Newstead news and events
Great Easter Bunny Trail Brisbane’s Biggest Easter Weekend at Victoria Park with the Great Easter Bunny Trail. 18 April-21 April 2025, 9am-1pm FREE EVENT Get ready to hop into Easter fun at Victoria Park. Join us from 9am to 1pm, Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April, for egg-citing adventures with something [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Bust congestion - Clearway Action PlanBust congestion - Clearway Action Plan The Schrinner Council will undertake a review of suburban clearways to bust congestion and keep Brisbane moving across the city - including Central Ward's busy streets. Our Brisbane Clearway Action Plan – Keeping Brisbane Moving initiative will identify locations, where extending [...]
Koala capital of Australia A koala rescued from Brisbane’s south east has been returned to the wild as the very first success case of the Schrinner Council’s Koala Recovery and Resilience Project. The koala, named Fudge, was found in Burbank in November 2024 and was infected with deadly chlamydia, which impacts more [...]
Growing Precincts Together Growing Precincts Together – Free Business Support Programs Brisbane-based businesses within local retail precincts across the city have the opportunity to apply for various fully funded support programs to enhance their business’ quality, performance and distinctiveness. Work on your business (not just in it). Business coaching can help you reach [...]
Bubble Tea to the Singapore Symphony From Bubble Tea to the Singapore Symphony, the best of Asian culture and cuisine will be back on full display this year as BrisAsia Festival returns for the Year of the Snake. Our popular multicultural event is now in its 13th year, and more than [...]
New Farm Park Upgrades 2025 New Farm Park Upgrades 2025 are on the way with the Schrinner Council 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 are [...]
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 [...]
