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Budget 2025 – Cheapest Residential Rates in South East Queensland

Brisbane residents get cheapest rates in south east Queensland Brisbane residents get cheapest rates in south east Queensland Brisbane residents will pay the cheapest rates in south east Queensland under the Schrinner Council’s balanced 2025-26 Budget. This is a balanced and responsible Budget that ensures Brisbane rates are the lowest in south east [...]

Budget 2025 – Cheapest Residential Rates in South East Queensland2025-06-18T02:10:00+00:00

New CCTV to boost safety in our suburbs

Mobile CCTV to boost safety Mobile CCTV Safety Boost - Safety is being boosted in Brisbane’s suburbs with the roll out of 26 new mobile safety cameras. The new cameras are part of the Lord Mayor’s Safer Suburbs initiative which was a commitment made by our team at the recent local elections. All [...]

New CCTV to boost safety in our suburbs2025-05-02T04:23:33+00:00

Brisbane New Bus Network – Commercial Road Upgrade

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 [...]

Brisbane New Bus Network – Commercial Road Upgrade2025-04-29T03:45:18+00:00

Metro One Million Passengers

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 [...]

Metro One Million Passengers2025-06-06T00:51:15+00:00

👵 Supporting Seniors in Brisbane

Supporting Seniors in Brisbane Supporting Seniors in Brisbane Brisbane City Council is proud to support our city’s older residents through a wide range of programs, services, and discounts that help make life easier, safer, more affordable — and more connected. Whether you're out exploring the city, enjoying your local community, or staying active [...]

👵 Supporting Seniors in Brisbane2025-06-23T00:23:41+00:00

Parking cameras to keep Brisbane moving

Parking Cameras Bust Congestion Parking Cameras Bust Congestion as illegally and dangerously parked vehicles cause headaches and will be the focus of our new initiative to keep Brisbane moving.   Central Ward's a winner with signage and enforcement cameras to be installed at locations that attract complaints from our residents about illegally parked [...]

Parking cameras to keep Brisbane moving2025-04-03T23:26:59+00:00

Building Constriction Management Team (BCMT)

Building Constriction Management Team The past few years have tested our resilience—from lockdowns and job losses to rapid changes in how we live, work, and connect.   But now, as we move beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, a new chapter is being written in South East Queensland as we all strive for a better city [...]

Building Constriction Management Team (BCMT)2025-06-23T02:55:50+00:00

Brisbane open for business after TC Alfred

Brisbane Favours the Bold A new campaign is set to inject tens of millions of dollars back into Brisbane’s economy following a $68 million hit to local businesses due to ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Launched today, the Brisbane Favours the Bold campaign employs notable Brisbane locals including comedian Christian Hull, Traditional Custodian and Djawun Tours [...]

Brisbane open for business after TC Alfred2025-03-18T01:14:49+00:00

Urban poetry that catches someone’s eye – Voting opens for best streetside artwork

Urban poetry - Vote for Street Art Brisbane residents can now vote on their favourite designs from the annual Artforce competition, which transforms traffic signal boxes into vibrant street artwork. The 84 entries pushed the creativity to new levels, with designs featuring colourful patterns inspired by our suburbs to a kangaroo caricature abseiling [...]

Urban poetry that catches someone’s eye – Voting opens for best streetside artwork2025-02-07T03:18:00+00:00
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