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Slow Down in Our Street Backing Safer Suburbs for Brisbane Families Keeping Brisbane’s suburbs safe is a top priority for me and Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner, as we continue to deliver practical, community-focused initiatives that make a real difference where people live. My “Slow Down in Our Street” campaign is a clear example of this [...]
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 [...]
Brisbane Metro Federal Funding Brisbane Metro success strengthens case for Federal support The Brisbane Metro developed by the Schrinner Administration has delivered more than 10 million trips since services began, driving a surge in public transport patronage that is keeping Brisbane moving. The milestone is the equivalent of 3.49 million kilometres since the [...]
Climate Bloomberg Youth Grants Brisbane youth to take climate action with global Bloomberg backing Brisbane’s youth leaders will soon be able to turn their bold climate ideas into real world action with the help of a $70,000 ($50,000 USD) initiative from one of the world’s most prestigious organisations. Brisbane has officially [...]
BNELAX - Sister Cities New Brisbane-Los Angeles Sister City deal to deliver a lasting legacy A landmark new Sister City partnership will be signed between Brisbane and the world’s next host of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Los Angeles. The agreement with Los Angeles will be critical in helping build a [...]
Story Bridge Maintenance Works – Schrinner Council Delivering for Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and I continue to invest in the safe operation and long‑term maintenance of the city’s most critical infrastructure, including the iconic Story Bridge. As your local Councillor, I work closely with Council officers and the Schrinner Council to ensure essential maintenance [...]
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 [...]
Vicki, Empowering Strong Communities Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and I are offering a series of practical, hands-on opportunities designed to help community groups and organisations thrive. Learn how to write winning grant applications, discover strategies for building a resilient and sustainable organisation, and maximise your volunteer workforce. Whether you’re looking to secure [...]
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 [...]
Vicki Is The Valley Fortitude Valley will be revitalised under our new plan to deliver thousands of new homes and support the continued transformation of this inner-city lifestyle precinct, and, as this plan is the starting point, I want Brisbane residents and businesses to share their ideas and help us shape the future [...]
