Central Ward
Safety Camera Location Survey As your local Councillor, I’m always looking for ways to improve our neighbourhood—and your input plays a vital role in that. The Schrinner Council is committed to standing up for Brisbane residents on community safety. With recent funding from the State Government, I’m pleased to share that we’ll be [...]
Delights in the Dark Get ready, Brisbane for Delights in the Dark – Night Feast is back and tastier than ever! From 15 October to 9 November our Brisbane Powerhouse transforms into a glowing riverside wonderland of gourmet eats, immersive art, and electric entertainment. Think fire pits, dessert bars, roaming performers, and DJ [...]
Green Bin Rollout Continues Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner's and my citywide green bin rollout is almost 20 per cent complete, with more than 28,000 new green bins delivered to residents across the suburbs. Green bins are now part of Council’s core waste collection service, which includes red bins, yellow bins, kerbside collections, [...]
Pontoons for Tourism Opportunities Pontoons for Tourism Opportunities - Brisbane pontoons and jetties to be opened for tourism opportunities The Schrinner Council is unlocking Brisbane’s pontoons and jetties for more tourism and hospitality use, creating new ways for visitors to enjoy the river and boosting opportunities for local businesses. From dining on the [...]
Brisbane Metro sustainable transport Brisbane Metro sustainable transport Brisbane Metro has secured Queensland’s highest-ever sustainability rating, setting a new benchmark for transport projects while keeping the city moving. Under the Infrastructure Sustainability Council’s (ISC) rating scheme, the project achieved a score of 82.86, earning a prestigious ‘Leading’ rating – the top category [...]
Riverstage Glow Up Plans The Schrinner Council will seek a private partner to upgrade and operate Brisbane’s popular Riverstage – ensuring these costs aren’t borne by residents. An expression of interest campaign will open next month to seek proposals from experienced venue operators. Venue operators will be asked to submit options to transform [...]
New city tunnel ready to keep Brisbane moving I am pleased to let you know that they new city-changing Adelaide Street tunnel in Central Ward will officially open for bus and metro services from Monday 29 September. The 213-metre tunnel will carry more than 1400 bus and metro trips every weekday, reducing congestion [...]
Arts Precinct Plan Approved Green light for Yeronga Paint Factory arts village A proposal to transform the former Yeronga Paint Factory into Australia’s first fully integrated arts village has been approved. The site at 115 Hyde Road was once home to the Taubmans paint manufacturing plant, which closed in 2015. The proposal spans [...]
Valley Fiesta 2025 LINEUP Valley Fiesta 2025 LINEUP revealed as Brisbane’s biggest free street party Valley Fiesta returns on Saturday 11 October 2025, taking over Fortitude Valley with an unmissable celebration of live music. Hockey Dad, Brisbane’s own Sycco and Keli Holiday (of ARIA-winning duo Peking Duk) lead this year’s electric lineup. They will be joined [...]
Latest flood maps help residents plan and prepare Latest Flood Map Preparation with more than 17,000 properties has been updated to ensure a safer, more flood-resilient Brisbane. Flood studies were completed for Breakfast Creek, Jindalee and Lota Creek Catchments last year and will be incorporated into Brisbane City Plan’s flood overlay mapping [...]
