Central Ward

Brisbane to become an even better destination for walking

Safety, shade, and accessibility are the focus of a new strategy that will help make Brisbane more walkable with our just released Walkable Brisbane Strategy 2023 draft.  Brisbane Civic Cabinet Chair for Transport Ryan Murphy today released the new draft Walkable Brisbane Strategy and invited residents to have their say. “Brisbane is the fastest growing [...]

Brisbane to become an even better destination for walking2023-11-20T23:32:11+00:00

Bringing ferries back to Dockside in 2024

Dockside Ferry Returns 2024 We are a river loving Ward and Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and I are proud to deliver better riverbank transport; our Green Bridges, riverside walkways, and the riverside parks & open spaces of the future like Howard Smith Wharves for our increasing population to rest and recreate. Delighted to [...]

Bringing ferries back to Dockside in 20242023-05-31T00:51:03+00:00

New FREE festival hits the stage in Brunswick Street this June

Vicki Is The Valley - Brunswick Street LIVE 2023 Brisbane’s home of music Fortitude Valley will have a brand-new festival on the line up this June, with the inaugural Brunswick Street Live. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the new and free all-ages event, held on June 10th 2023, is sure to create plenty [...]

New FREE festival hits the stage in Brunswick Street this June2023-05-30T23:52:31+00:00

City to South Bank Vision – Victoria Bridge Shade

    Brisbane’s city heart to South Bank corridor will be significantly enhanced under new plans unveiled by Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner. Decluttering Queen Street Mall, saving Reddacliff Place from development and providing shade for Victoria Bridge pedestrians are all key initiatives that will be delivered under Council’s new City to South Bank Vision. Cr [...]

City to South Bank Vision – Victoria Bridge Shade2023-05-16T02:11:35+00:00

Coffee With A Cop

No speeches or specific topics. Just informal conversations about what matters to our community - local crime. Unlike others, I don't want to defund the Police or believe they are racist and violent ; the benefit of police-community collaboration are immense so join me at our next Coffee with A Cop. Queensland Police Service data [...]

Coffee With A Cop2024-01-18T04:44:44+00:00

Your Invitation to Central Ward’s Green Heart Fair 2023

Learn how to go green at Brisbane City Council’s sustainable living festival on Sunday 28 May, while getting outdoors and reconnecting with nature on 64 hectares of open space and rolling hills at Victoria Park, Herston. This free, family and dog-friendly event will bring together Brisbane’s leading sustainability experts ready to share practical tips and tricks to [...]

Your Invitation to Central Ward’s Green Heart Fair 20232023-04-24T06:30:27+00:00

Contact Centre helps more than four million residents in five years

  Council’s award-winning Contact Centre remains the one-stop-shop for all Brisbane related queries, as it marks the four millionth call over five years.   What started as 40 council team members answering 1,200 calls a day almost 30 years ago has become a workforce 114 strong that averages 92 calls taken every hour.   Chair [...]

Contact Centre helps more than four million residents in five years2023-04-13T00:14:02+00:00

Works begin on Brisbane-first play space in the heart of the CBD

  Works are underway to deliver Brisbane’s first ever CBD sports court, giving people a free space to go and play sports like basketball and handball located  under the Turbot Street underpass, it's a Court near the Courts.   Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the new sports court at the intersection of Roma and Turbot [...]

Works begin on Brisbane-first play space in the heart of the CBD2023-04-12T23:16:20+00:00

100 homes for native Arboretum wildlife

  CREDIT - Phil Hargreaves Photographer Ducks, parrots, gliders and bats are moving in and calling Sherwood Arboretum home, with Council having delivered 100 nest boxes at the popular riverside park.   Chair for Environment, Parks and Sustainability Tracey Davis said the nest boxes that have been installed were already a hit with [...]

100 homes for native Arboretum wildlife2023-04-12T00:11:00+00:00

Diverse and vibrant Central Ward

I know that LGBTIQ community make a huge contribution to the political, economic, cultural and social fabric of this city. From the colour and vibrancy of Brisbane Pride activities, to the many authors and entrepreneurs, businessmen and women and community activists – everyone helps us shape our new world city and no place is seemingly [...]

Diverse and vibrant Central Ward2023-04-14T06:30:27+00:00
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