Newstead news and events
Melt 2023MELT Festival, Brisbane’s forward and fearless annual celebration of queer art, artists, allies and ideas is back for an eighth edition with a vibrant and eclectic 2023 program. Featuring ground-breaking home-grown music artists alongside international sensations, provocative and hilarious theatre, exhibitions showcasing exquisite photography, textile art and installations as well as a book launch and [...]
Breakfast Creek Bridge The Breakfast Creek Green Bridge has hit a major construction milestone with the arrival of the 300-tonne steel arch on-site. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said installing the pre-assembled arch would bring the project to 90 per cent completion. “Over the past 11 months, the steel arch bridge [...]
Better Suburbs Grants Delivered More than 50 clubs, community groups and non-for profit organisations across Brisbane will share in over $400,000 as beneficiaries of the Lord Mayor’s Better Suburbs Grants. I'm delighted our local arts organisations continue to receive support from Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner to help continue their great work of [...]
Brisbane Metro - Vicki Howard All-electric Brisbane Metro depot nears completion The construction of Australia’s largest electric bus depot is almost complete. Inspecting works on the facility today, Brisbane Civic Cabinet Chair for Transport Ryan Murphy said the depot at Rochedale would soon deliver the turn-up-and-go Metro services, which start in [...]
Dive-in Movie ELF Night Join us for an experience like no other! Grab your friends and family for a unique Dive-in movie experience at Centenary Aquatic centre Get ready to lounge on inflatable floats, soak up the summer breeze, and enjoy a festive movie under the stars. Date: Saturday 18th November 2023 Time: 4.30 PM Film Screening [...]
One Million Trees Planned The green and gold runway to Brisbane 2032 is about to become much greener, thanks to a bold new partnership that will see one million more native plants established before the Olympic and Paralympic. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the new partnership with Greening Australia will take [...]
Vicki is Valley Fiesta Join the street party and soak up the atmosphere as Valley Fiesta returns on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 November 2023. Brisbane City Council's biggest annual party returns to the streets of the Valley with outdoor stages featuring a huge line-up of acts including headliners Mallrat, Mildlife and Hatchie supported by the best [...]
Come and experience Moon Festival in the heart of the Fortitude Valley and enjoy the unique flavours and vibrant culture that the Valley has to offer for Moon Festival 2023 Brisbane. Book a table with family and friends at one of the Valley’s top Asian restaurants to mark this auspicious occasion and enjoy the roving [...]
Outdoor Adventure Festival Victoria Park THIS weekend - Calling adventure seekers, nature lovers and those who find solace in the great outdoors - Victoria Park’s inaugural Outdoor Adventure Festival is on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 August 2023 from 10am to 5pm. The park will be pulsing with - heart-racing activities, workshops, inspiring conversations, live music [...]
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. [...]
