Newstead news and events
Cultural Centre Platform1 Complete as the first stage of the Cultural Centre station transformation is complete with the busy precinct being redesigned ahead of the introduction of Brisbane Metro. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the recommencement of bus services from the upgraded Platform 1 marked a significant milestone for the game-changing Brisbane Metro project. [...]
Brisbane residents continue to pay less and get more than other councils Brisbane general rates for owner occupiers will increase by just 3.45 per cent on average - less than half the city’s current rate of inflation. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the increase of around $1.50-a-week is far lower than the spiralling cost of [...]
Safety, shade, and accessibility are the focus of a new strategy that will help make Brisbane more walkable with our just released Walkable Brisbane Strategy 2023 draft. Brisbane Civic Cabinet Chair for Transport Ryan Murphy today released the new draft Walkable Brisbane Strategy and invited residents to have their say. “Brisbane is the fastest growing [...]
No speeches or specific topics. Just informal conversations about what matters to our community - local crime. Unlike others, I don't want to defund the Police or believe they are racist and violent ; the benefit of police-community collaboration are immense so join me at our next Coffee with A Cop. Queensland Police Service data [...]
Our national spirit of remembrance has found a home on ANZAC Day which marks that brave and fateful moment in 1915, when 16,000 Australian troops landed at Gallipoli. That spirit was reinforced on the Western Front and the battles of subsequent conflicts such as World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars. This year [...]
“A gift from the Council to anyone that embraces diversity,” said Cr Vicki Howard about her new rainbow road treatment outside the iconic Wickham Hotel. “The LGBTIQ+ community makes a huge contribution to our city,” Cr Howard said. “The makeover of Alden Street reflects the colours of the LGBTQ+ Pride flag and our solidarity with [...]
I know that LGBTIQ community make a huge contribution to the political, economic, cultural and social fabric of this city. From the colour and vibrancy of Brisbane Pride activities, to the many authors and entrepreneurs, businessmen and women and community activists – everyone helps us shape our new world city and no place is seemingly [...]
Music fans have the chance to vote for the next generation of local talent with finalist videos of the QUBE Effect now live online. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said locals can pick which of the 23 professional music videos is worthy of the People’s Choice Award. “Brisbane is renowned for having a [...]
Council helps makers craft better business strategy Calling all makers! Applications are now open for Council’s next Maker Entrepreneurship Program; an initiative that helps Brisbane’s creative makers grow their business. A maker is someone who creates a tangible item either by design or fabrication and could be an artist, sewist, potter, metalsmith, or [...]
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said Time’s recognition of Brisbane was welcome but not a moment too soon. “While this is a fantastic accolade for our city, it’s also about time!” Cr Schrinner said. “Our residents already know Brisbane is the best place in the world to live and just keeps getting better. [...]
