New Farm news and events
Brisbane residents continue to pay less and get more than other councils Brisbane general rates for owner occupiers will increase by just 3.45 per cent on average - less than half the city’s current rate of inflation. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the increase of around $1.50-a-week is far lower than the spiralling cost of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Council is turning coffee grounds and eggshells into community compost as part of a new food organics collection system trial at the popular New Farm Community Composting Hub. Residents will be invited to dispose of household food scraps at the Community Composting Hub in New Farm Park, which will then be turned into [...]
Thousands of new homes will be created under Council’s new Brisbane’s Sustainable Growth Strategy, released today by Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner - we are Delivering Homes Preserving Greenspace. Cr Schrinner said the strategy struck the right balance between ensuring Brisbane can meet housing demand while preserving character and greenspace. “Brisbane is Australia’s fastest [...]
I'm proud to deliver Lunar New Year 2023 in the heart of Central Ward in Fortitude Valley. As Chairman of Communities, Arts and the Nighttime Economy, I know Fortitude Valley is one of our city’s greatest cultural assets. That's why we continued to invest and deliver more to see and do for residents and visitors. [...]
Three ferry terminals that were extensively damaged during the February floods will reopen to passengers this week. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said Sydney Street, Holman Street and QUT Gardens Point would open from first service Thursday morning. “This was one of the worst floods Brisbane has ever experienced with record-breaking rainfall and river, [...]
More bus services more often will be delivered to commuters as part of Council’s plan to evolve transport in Brisbane with Brisbane’s New Bus Network. Civic Cabinet Chair for Transport Ryan Murphy said Brisbane’s New Bus Network will ensure Brisbane has the services needed to meet future demand. “Brisbane is Australia’s fastest growing capital city [...]
