Newstead news and events
Currently the State Government controlled QLD Electoral Commission is redrawing ward boundaries with the Brisbane City Council area . There is a suggestion before the State Electoral Commission that Newstead be removed from Central Ward and placed with the boundary of Hamilton Ward. These suggestions are currently out for public consultation. I’m not [...]
Vicki planting the first of the 2500 new roses in New Farm Park 2018 We are always planning for the future whilst considering and caring for the past. New Farm Park is one of the 35 State listed heritage parks located in Brisbane New Farm Park covers 15 hectares of land and has been used [...]
Along with Trevor Evans MP I’m asking that you to consider sharing in the spirit of ANZAC Day and attending one of the services in our area - Vicki Howard Your Local ANZAC Services ANZAC Eve - 24th April 6.00 pm Nurses Memorial ANZAC Square Brisbane City ANZAC DAY [...]
I’m so excited to welcome MELT: Festival of Queer Arts and Culture back to the wonderful Brisbane City Council Powerhouse, our premier venue for arts and culture. Now in its fifth year, this highly-anticipated event continues to grow, and in 2019 is bigger and better, welcoming local LGBTIQ+ artists as well as international [...]
Councillors Adrian Schrinner and Vicki Howard announcing Howard Smith Wharves new Ferry Terminal Below is an extract of my speech to the Brisbane City Council Chamber on the election of Brisbane's new Lord Mayor Cr Adrian Schrinner and Deputy Mayor [...]
Clean Up Australia inspires and empowers communities to help us at Council clean up, fix up and conserve our environment. You can grab your mates, local community members, family members or just get out there by yourself on the day. Anyone and everyone can participate so don't miss your chance to make a difference this [...]
Personal safety Brisbane is a safe and vibrant 24-hour city. Our friendly and welcoming attitude, beautiful subtropical lifestyle and culturally diverse population, makes us a great city to visit and live in. Like any big city, crime does happen. The safety of all residents and visitors is a major priority for Brisbane City Council. It's [...]
Lord Mayor’s Green Heart Photography Competition The annual Lord Mayor’s Green Heart Photography Competition challenges Brisbane residents to capture creative, emotive and inspiring images of our natural environment. This year we want to see how you interpret the theme ‘Colours of Brisbane’ through an environmental lens. Explore your local park, backyard or natural [...]
#CentralSpringClean Thousands of Brisbane residents are expected to have a spring cleanout this weekend, with Brisbane City Council cutting green waste costs for residents who ready [...]
As more people choose to call our wonderful area home, it’s important we keep pace with the growing community and your expectations. Late last year I was approached by residents to make improvements to Newstead’s Waterfront Park and in February I went out and listened to the community about how we could make the part [...]
