New Farm news and events
Story Bridge to close over summer Operation Smooth rolls on. The road deck of Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge is getting a makeover, with a large portion to be resurfaced over the summer Christmas period. It’s the latest key arterial road set to be resurfaced as part of the Schrinner Council’s Operation Smooth program. The initiative [...]
Brunswick Street Clearway Proposal We all know New Farm is one of Brisbane’s most loved destinations. As Time Out says as they designated it the 29th coolest suburb in the planet last week - “…Perched right on the Brisbane River and seamlessly linked to the city by walking and cycling paths, New Farm [...]
Welcome to MELT 2026 MELT Festival: Celebrating Arts, Culture and Community As Brisbane City Councillor and Chair of Arts and Communities, I am passionate advocate for cultural events that strengthen our city's creative identity, support local artists and bring communities together. MELT continues to be one of Brisbane's most significant arts festivals, providing [...]
Win tickets to New Farm Queer Film Festival 2026 Councillor Vicki Howard Welcomes the Return of the New Farm Queer Film Festival I am delighted to once again support the New Farm Queer Film Festival as it returns to Brisbane, celebrating diverse stories, creative expression, and the power of cinema to bring communities [...]
Vicki Howard Street Art More to see, less to spend: Where you can see free art in Brisbane Free art, outdoor galleries and budget-friendly weekends are taking over Brisbane as Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and invite residents rediscover the city’s creative side. At a time when cost-of-living pressures are top of mind for [...]
Riverwalk Maintenance Closures 2026 🚧 Keeping Brisbane Moving – New Farm Riverwalk Update As part of the Lord Mayor's and my ongoing commitment to maintaining Brisbane’s world‑class riverwalk network, essential servicing works will be carried out on the New Farm Riverwalk swing bridge. 🗓 Tuesday 14 April 2026 ⏰ 7am–4pm (weather permitting) What [...]
LGBTIQ Bursary Building an Inclusive, Confident Brisbane Brisbane is at its best when everyone has the opportunity to participate, contribute and succeed. As our city grows, it is more important than ever that we invest not only in infrastructure, but in people — particularly young people who are shaping Brisbane’s future with [...]
Housing for all generations …More homes for young people and downsizers in middle‑ring suburbs The Schrinner Council’s “More Homes, Sooner” initiative will help unlock thousands of additional homes for younger buyers and downsizers in well‑serviced middle‑ring suburbs. Building heights, parking requirements and minimum lot sizes will be updated to reduce construction costs and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
