Newstead news and events

Valley Fiesta 2018 Line Up

Vicki Launching Valley Fiesta Line-up revealed for all-new Valley Fiesta   A jam-packed program of music and events, including nightly cabaret shows straight from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, will take over Fortitude Valley from 29 August to 2 September for Brisbane’s biggest street party.   Local Councillor Vicki Howard said Brisbane City Council’s revamped [...]

Valley Fiesta 2018 Line Up2018-08-13T06:34:46+00:00

Wilson’s Outlook to undergo major makeover

  Brisbane City Council will soon commence a major makeover of Wilson’s Outlook Reserve, as part of plans to transform it into an iconic Brisbane lookout.   Local Councillor Vicki Howard said the upgrade would connect the reserve to the city’s newest lifestyle destination, with lifts linking Wilson’s Outlook and Bowen Terrace to the Howard [...]

Wilson’s Outlook to undergo major makeover2018-11-09T07:13:54+00:00

Community composting helping me keep Brisbane sustainable

                              Community composting across Central   Brisbane residents have saved 20,000 litres of food scraps from ending up in landfill, through Brisbane City Council’s Community Composting Hubs.   Council’s 14 public composting hubs are helping contribute to a clean, green and [...]

Community composting helping me keep Brisbane sustainable2018-10-19T01:09:49+00:00

Monthly Mobile Office

My monthly mobile offices  - Pollies on the Pavement - are your opportunity to see me on the Weekend. I know it’s difficult for those who work full time to make an appointment during the week.  That’s why, ever since being elected, I’ve been out there on Saturday mornings for you. I’ve held over 700 [...]

Monthly Mobile Office2026-02-13T06:28:02+00:00

Teneriffe, Newstead and New Farm study finalised

                                        Brisbane City Council has received more than 6,000 submissions on congestion, parking, safety and connectivity as part of a comprehensive traffic study in Teneriffe, Newstead and New Farm.   The study has identified key issues [...]

Teneriffe, Newstead and New Farm study finalised2018-04-26T00:14:08+00:00

EMPLOYMENT SKILLS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Youth Employability Program           Do you know someone aged 17-25 who is looking to boost their job prospects? Council’s 2018 Youth Employability Program offers young people opportunities to develop their employment skills. The pilot scheme will focus on different topics to help participants realise their potential in the workplace, [...]

EMPLOYMENT SKILLS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE2018-04-13T04:21:44+00:00

Botanic Gardens Riverwalk Project

New riverwalk to transform garden’s edge   Along with Deputy Mayor Adrian Schrinner I have unveiled plans for a new Riverwalk alongside the City Botanic Gardens, that will complete a missing link in a popular pedestrian and cyclist route between the CBD and South Bank.   Cr Schrinner said the new Riverwalk would allow thousands [...]

Botanic Gardens Riverwalk Project2018-02-20T06:36:39+00:00

New Farm Park Ferry Terminal set to be revitalised

      Public and Active Transport Chairman Adrian Schrinner has today announced that the New Farm Park Ferry Terminal is set to benefit from an upgrade to improve accessibility and boost capacity. The terminal upgrade is part of a $52 million investment by Council to continue delivering Australia’s most modern public transport along the [...]

New Farm Park Ferry Terminal set to be revitalised2017-10-09T06:21:14+00:00

Plan Your Brisbane

  Dear Central Ward I know all of us are committed to making Brisbane the best it can be.  The 2016 Australian Census confirms more people than ever are choosing to call Brisbane home and it’s not hard to see why. Brisbane is a city that offers unparalleled lifestyle and leisure options, it’s a city [...]

Plan Your Brisbane2017-09-28T07:15:07+00:00

Valley Fiesta line-up revealed

Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has today announced a cracker line-up for the 2017 Valley Fiesta, with Brisbane’s The Jungle Giants and hip-hop sensation Fatman Scoop set to star in the event’s 21st edition. Up to 65,000 fans were expected to enjoy a packed program of music across three live stages in the Chinatown and Brunswick [...]

Valley Fiesta line-up revealed2017-09-20T05:27:40+00:00
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