Newstead news and events
WasteSMART Brisbane Awards Voting Sisters helping recycle plastic into prosthetic limbs, an eco-friendly hair salon and schools that are successfully fighting the war on waste are among 24 finalists for the 2021 WasteSMART Brisbane Awards. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner encourage Brisbane residents to get involved, saying voting is now under way for Cleanaway’s People’s Choice [...]
Underwater Photographic Artist Beth Mitchell 2021 The 2021 Brisbane Portrait Prize has displayed its strongest exhibition of artists yet with acclaimed local art photographer Beth Mitchell claiming the prestigious $50,000 Lord Mayor’s Prize for her captivating self-portrait titled No Land In Sight. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said more than 550 entries were received, with [...]
Brisbane River resilient river Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is celebrating another clean and green milestone with the Brisbane River announced as the world’s first resilient river. Cr Schrinner welcomed the International River Foundation’s decision to recognise efforts to ensure the Brisbane River recovers and evolves following extreme weather events. “We [...]
Council's compost rebate program Thousands of Brisbane households have become cleaner and greener thanks to the Schrinner Council’s successful compost rebate program. More than 10,000 Brisbane households benefit from Council compost rebate Thousands of Brisbane residents are flexing their green thumbs and helping to reduce landfill by investing in home [...]
Homeless Connect Donations Open Brisbane Showgrounds will host the 25th Homeless Connect donation drive this November with more than 1000 meals and hundreds of health checks expected to be provided to our most vulnerable residents. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has put the call out for Brisbane residents to make donations ahead [...]
Valley Fiesta lineup announced It’s all fiesta, no siesta next month, with Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner announcing the return of one of Brisbane’s biggest annual parties, Valley Fiesta from 28-30 October. Cr Schrinner said more than 20 venues across Fortitude Valley would come alive over three days to feature more than 150 [...]
Brunch spots, bar hops, picnic places and hidden spaces… all at the new, free Brisbane App Brunch spots, bar hops, picnic places and hidden spaces… the best of Brisbane is at your fingertips with the launch of the new, free Brisbane App. Unveiling the initiative alongside musician Amy Sheppard and Masterchef [...]
Brisbane Metro final design The design of the Brisbane Metro vehicle has been finalised with more than 35 major design enhancements that will significantly improve the accessibility and sustainability of what will be one of the most advanced electric vehicles in the world. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said Council had been working [...]
Asia Pacific Cities Summit City leaders and business chiefs from more than 70 cities have shrugged off the spectre of the COVID-19 pandemic to be part of Brisbane’s acclaimed Asia Pacific Cities Summit. Renowned for its inspiring speakers, high-calibre networking opportunities and top-level insights, the three-day summit officially began in Brisbane [...]
Free Green Waste Disposal Brisbane residents are being encouraged to take advantage of free green waste disposal over the next three weekends to prepare their properties for the upcoming storm and bush fire seasons. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said residents could head to any of Council’s resource recovery centres in Chandler, Nudgee, [...]
