Spring Hill news and events
Story Bridge to close over summer Operation Smooth rolls on. The road deck of Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge is getting a makeover, with a large portion to be resurfaced over the summer Christmas period. It’s the latest key arterial road set to be resurfaced as part of the Schrinner Council’s Operation Smooth program. The initiative [...]
Welcome to MELT 2026 MELT Festival: Celebrating Arts, Culture and Community As Brisbane City Councillor and Chair of Arts and Communities, I am passionate advocate for cultural events that strengthen our city's creative identity, support local artists and bring communities together. MELT continues to be one of Brisbane's most significant arts festivals, providing [...]
Bedford Park Spring Hill Brisbane City Council is currently seeking community feedback on a proposal for the temporary, shared use of a portion of Bedford Park near to where you live. I am writing to seek your views. This proposal has arisen following changes to school access to spaces in Victoria Park, and [...]
Vicki Howard Street Art More to see, less to spend: Where you can see free art in Brisbane Free art, outdoor galleries and budget-friendly weekends are taking over Brisbane as Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and invite residents rediscover the city’s creative side. At a time when cost-of-living pressures are top of mind for [...]
LGBTIQ Bursary Building an Inclusive, Confident Brisbane Brisbane is at its best when everyone has the opportunity to participate, contribute and succeed. As our city grows, it is more important than ever that we invest not only in infrastructure, but in people — particularly young people who are shaping Brisbane’s future with [...]
Housing for all generations …More homes for young people and downsizers in middle‑ring suburbs The Schrinner Council’s “More Homes, Sooner” initiative will help unlock thousands of additional homes for younger buyers and downsizers in well‑serviced middle‑ring suburbs. Building heights, parking requirements and minimum lot sizes will be updated to reduce construction costs and [...]
Kerbside Collection in 2025 Residents will be able to dispose of large household items for free, saving costs and reducing illegal dumping in our suburbs. Items must be placed on the kerbside by 6am on the first day of the collection period and should not obstruct the footpath. The annual calendar helps [...]
BNBN Commercial Road Upgrade We all know how much we value our high frequency buses in the New Farm, Teneriffe and Newstead area – they are fast, frequent and reliable. In Brisbane, buses do the heavy lifting, carrying two-thirds of public transport passengers. The much-loved high-frequency Blue and Maroon CityGliders are proof of [...]
Safer Schools Program I wanted you to be aware that Brisbane Central State School has been included in the Brisbane City Council Safer Schools Program for Term 2, 2025. While we understand the challenges faced in navigating school zone drop-off and pick-up, it is crucial to prioritise safety. We all want to encourage [...]
Metro One Million Passengers Delighted to let you know that more than one million passengers have jumped on board the first permanent Brisbane Metro services since we launched this service for you. This is an incredible milestone highlights and how Brisbane Metro is keeping Brisbane moving by offering more services more often for [...]
