Central Ward
Deputy Mayor and Public and Active Transport Chairman Cr Adrian Schrinner has announced Council is increasing convenience for public transport users, with a pilot program offering USB charging points on Brisbane buses. Cr Schrinner said 10 buses in Council’s fleet would each be fitted with USB charging sockets, in a pilot program to determine their [...]
Brisbane’s New Year’s Eve city fireworks display go off over South Bank and will be at 8.30pm and midnight (each show is 10 minutes). The best viewing spot is from South Bank from the Clem Jones Promenade. There will be food trucks and family-friendly flicks in the Cultural Forecourt, and City Sounds artists (including super [...]
In the October-December edition of the published newsletter, we look at construction projects to revitalise Edward Street and the World Water Congress and City Leaders’ Forum being held in Brisbane. These projects will contribute to boosting trade for businesses in our CBD and suburbs. As we approach the summer storm season, it’s important to be [...]
Councillor HOWARD: Thank you, Madam Chairman; my question is to the Chair of the City Planning Committee, Councillor SIMMONDS. Over the past two years, we have seen senior members of the Palaszczuk Government come out strongly against in-fill development for political purposes. Could you please explain to the Chamber why this type of development is [...]
Brisbane Metro Subway System is one of Brisbane’s most significant public transport projects. With much of the inner-city bus network already at capacity, Brisbane Metro Subway System will deliver a high-frequency subway system that will cut travel times, reduce CBD bus congestion and free up more buses to deliver more services across the suburbs of [...]
Brisbane City Council wishes to advise the speed limit on Kingsford Smith Drive between Cooksley Street and Racecourse Road has been reduced from Monday 5 September 2016 to facilitate the next phase of construction in the Kingsford Smith Drive upgrade. Speed limit changes will be clearly marked. Information on the upgrade is available at www.ksdupgrade.com.au [...]
Vernon Terrace tree removal request Recently Council was asked by the Body Corporate at Winchcombe Carson Woolstores, to look at removal of three street trees in front of their property because they are damaging their building. Council officers assessed the request and, based on the damage being done to the Winchcombe Carson property, and the [...]
Starting in the historic area of Teneriffe and following the river down to the Brisbane Powerhouse and New Farm Park, the New Farm ride is up there as one of Brisbane’s most beautiful rides.
Enjoying Christmas shopping and attending festive fun will be easier from this week, with a raft of discounted parking and extended public transport options, Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has announced. “Christmas in Brisbane is family-friendly experience with over 150 free events, as well as world-class retail options in the CBD and suburbs, and Council is [...]
Come and celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year in the Chinatown Mall on Saturday, 28 January 2017 (5-10pm) Get involved in the festivities with lion dancers, fire shows, traditional music, cultural performances, Asian market stalls, interactive workshops, roving street performers and a special Chinese New Year Parade. 2017 is the Year of the Rooster, following the [...]
