Newstead news and events
New Farm Park Upgrades 2025 New Farm Park Upgrades 2025 are on the way with the Schrinner Council is delivering a significant drainage upgrade in New Farm next year to improve flood resilience and protect residents, businesses, and public spaces during severe weather events. While flooding can’t be entirely prevented in Brisbane, we [...]
Race to Gold Transport Artificial intelligence could be the key to getting people home sooner and safer on our roads, as the Schrinner Council prepares to upgrade Brisbane’s aging traffic management system as we deliver our Race to Gold Transport Plan. An industry briefing this week will bring together experts from [...]
Moon Festival Fortitude Valley One of the most auspicious dates on the Asian calendar, Moon Festival Moon Festival Fortitude Valley(or Mooncake Festival), occurs on the date when the moon is at its fullest. The cultural parade is just the start of the colour and fun that is the Moon Festival, a traditional and [...]
Holiday Fun delivered by Vicki Howard There is so much to see and do in our suburbs these school holidays - Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and my teams have organised more than 450 free and affordable activities - there is something for all ages and interests. Because we have the experience and track [...]
A detailed plan to keep Brisbane moving and deliver a long-term transport legacy beyond the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been released by Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner. The Race to Gold: Brisbane’s Games Transport Legacy outlines 18 initiatives, including a massive expansion of the Brisbane Metro bus rapid transit project to 22 new stations [...]
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 [...]
New Farm Park Rose Prune 2024 A team of gardeners have rolled up their sleeves and started the annual pruning of more than 7000 roses at New Farm Park. The important tradition helps the much-loved floral display bloom bigger, better and more vibrant come springtime. New Farm Park is a [...]
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 [...]
