Fortitude Valley news and events
Touchless pedestrian button trial launched by the Schrinner Council as we roll out Brisbane’s first touchless crossing button in a bid to improve safety and accessibility for all pedestrians. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said motion sensor buttons were popping up in cities around the world and were now installed at two locations in Herston [...]
I'm delighted to be helping the Micah Projects' Brisbane Domestic Violence Services team as they announce their Spread the Warmth campaign 2022 is underway. We are accepting donations of robes for women who have experienced domestic violence and provide them to women in crisis accommodation and refuges throughout Brisbane on Mother’s Day. This is a great [...]
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has called on the State Government to scrap newly-released land valuations for parts of Brisbane and elsewhere in South East Queensland that were devastated during recent flooding. Cr Schrinner said it was completely unacceptable that valuations released today by the State Government were based on assessments undertaken in October last [...]
As you are probably aware, widespread rainfall across the Brisbane Local Government Area is still continuing and as of this afternoon, over the last 24 hours, an average rainfall total of 253mm fell across the Brisbane area. Based on the latest advice from the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane is forecast to receive further [...]
Despite this weekend's significant rain event, the majority of water is in the River, our creeks, drains, greenspaces and parks. Some roads are experiencing overflow on and off, but have mostly remained open today. Some homes and businesses have experienced some water but in general the feedback has been good. Unfortunately we are [...]
Summer Always Lord Mayor launches new campaign to attract southern tourists to vibrant Brisbane A new campaign showcasing Brisbane’s “Summer Always” climate and diverse array destinations is being launched to attract southern tourists to the Queensland capital. Unveiling the trendy new-look campaign highlighting the city’s outdoor lifestyle and rich mix of [...]
Women Business More than 50 local female-led businesses have snared a share of $250,000 under the inaugural Lord Mayor’s Women in Business Grant program to help them combat the impacts of the pandemic and grow their business. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the 54 grant recipients range from theatre company operators [...]
Brisbane’s first new ferry terminal in seven years has been opened by the Schrinner Council, giving residents and visitors river access to one of the city’s most popular destination, Howard Smith Wharves. Civic Cabinet Chair for Transport Ryan Murphy said the new ferry infrastructure at Howard Smith Wharves was the 23rd terminal to [...]
Children's Entertainment this Summer The Schrinner Council is putting on hundreds of free and low-cost activities to help keep children entertained these summer holidays. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said there are more than 790 activities planned across Brisbane during the summer break, with something for children of all ages. “I know holiday [...]
Brisbane’s nighttime economy survey The Lord Mayor and our Schrinner Council are taking action to help rebuild Brisbane’s nighttime economy. That action is part of my duties as both your local councillor, and as the Council Chair of Community , Arts and Nighttime Economy. We all go out at night. Whether it be to [...]
