Newstead news and events
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. [...]
Thousands of new homes will be created under Council’s new Brisbane’s Sustainable Growth Strategy, released today by Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner - we are Delivering Homes Preserving Greenspace. Cr Schrinner said the strategy struck the right balance between ensuring Brisbane can meet housing demand while preserving character and greenspace. “Brisbane is Australia’s fastest [...]
I'm proud to deliver Lunar New Year 2023 in the heart of Central Ward in Fortitude Valley. As Chairman of Communities, Arts and the Nighttime Economy, I know Fortitude Valley is one of our city’s greatest cultural assets. That's why we continued to invest and deliver more to see and do for residents and visitors. [...]
And in our world of plenty we can spread a smile of joy Throw your arms around the world at Christmas time. Boy George - Band Aid 1984 It’s been a tough year for many local residents and, with the impact of a devastating flood and now a nationwide cost-of-living crisis, it has never [...]
More than $112,000 has been awarded to 37 community groups, non-profit organisations, and Native Wildlife Carers in the first round of the 2022-23 Lord Mayor’s Community Sustainability and Environmental Grants Program. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the funding, awarded through the Cultivating Community Gardens Grants and Native Wildlife Carer Grants, will go towards [...]
