Newstead news and events
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 [...]
CityCats to Howard Smith Wharves - Budget 24/25 - Election Commitments Delivered The 2024-25 Budget confirms our Schrinner Council’s commitments to keep Brisbane moving while taking pressure off household rates and rents. The $4 billion Budget incorporates Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s suite of election commitments, including the return of $2 Summer Dips, new [...]
Keeping Our Community Safe - Council Balanced Budget 2024/25 I'd delighted to let you know the Council Balanced Budget 2024/25 will retain the cheapest residential rates in south east Queensland under the Schrinner Council’s 2024-25 Budget. The $4 billion Budget meets Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s election commitment to restrain spending, prioritise addressing rising living costs and [...]
Fixing Potholes - Keeping Brisbane Moving Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and I thank the hard-working Council crews for their efforts filling potholes which have increased as a result of recent weather events. Water is enemy number one when it comes to the conditions of our roads. The extraordinary rain events we continue to [...]
