Fortitude Valley news and events
Kerbside Collection in 2025 Residents will be able to dispose of large household items for free, saving costs and reducing illegal dumping in our suburbs. Items must be placed on the kerbside by 6am on the first day of the collection period and should not obstruct the footpath. The annual calendar helps [...]
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 [...]
BNBN Commercial Road Upgrade We all know how much we value our high frequency buses in the New Farm, Teneriffe and Newstead area – they are fast, frequent and reliable. In Brisbane, buses do the heavy lifting, carrying two-thirds of public transport passengers. The much-loved high-frequency Blue and Maroon CityGliders are proof of [...]
Metro One Million Passengers Delighted to let you know that more than one million passengers have jumped on board the first permanent Brisbane Metro services since we launched this service for you. This is an incredible milestone highlights and how Brisbane Metro is keeping Brisbane moving by offering more services more often for [...]
Bust congestion - Clearway Action PlanBust congestion - Clearway Action Plan The Schrinner Council will undertake a review of suburban clearways to bust congestion and keep Brisbane moving across the city - including Central Ward's busy streets. Our Brisbane Clearway Action Plan – Keeping Brisbane Moving initiative will identify locations, where extending [...]
Growing Precincts Together Growing Precincts Together – Free Business Support Programs Brisbane-based businesses within local retail precincts across the city have the opportunity to apply for various fully funded support programs to enhance their business’ quality, performance and distinctiveness. Work on your business (not just in it). Business coaching can help you reach [...]
QUBE Effect 2024 - Cast your vote Cast your vote to sing the praises of local talent Music lovers can now vote for their favorite music video in the Schrinner Council’s 2024 QUBE Effect’s People’s Choice Award. This free professional development program has enabled 18 talented musicians to learn from industry [...]
Back our buses Brisbane The viability of Brisbane’s bus network is under threat from a decade of chronic under-investment by the State Government. Brisbane is growing quickly and unfortunately the State Government’s under-investment in Brisbane’s bus network is making congestion even worse. The State pockets every cent commuters pay for their bus [...]
Waste reforms to help households recycle more and spend less The Schrinner Council will launch a detailed investigation into waste reforms to investigate cost-effective ways to help residents reduce the amount of waste thrown into red bins and landfill. The investigation will add to commitments detailed in the Schrinner Council’s Towards Zero [...]
New rules coming as Brisbane Budget 24/25 - Short Stay Accommodation includes reform Major reforms to help strike a better balance between the need for short-stay accommodation and the concerns of neighbours will be introduced by the Schrinner Council. The reforms are the result of a year-long inquiry by the Short Stay Accommodation [...]
