Spring Hill news and events

Rain Event Update – Saturday 26.02.22

Despite this weekend's significant rain event, the majority of water is in the River, our creeks, drains, greenspaces and parks.    Some roads are experiencing overflow on and off,  but have mostly remained open today.  Some homes and businesses have experienced some water but in general the feedback has been good.    Unfortunately we are [...]

Rain Event Update – Saturday 26.02.222022-02-26T22:56:47+00:00

Summer Always – Attracting Tourism to Brisbane

Summer Always Lord Mayor launches new campaign to attract southern tourists to vibrant Brisbane   A new campaign showcasing Brisbane’s “Summer Always” climate and diverse array destinations is being launched to attract southern tourists to the Queensland capital.   Unveiling the trendy new-look campaign highlighting the city’s outdoor lifestyle and rich mix of [...]

Summer Always – Attracting Tourism to Brisbane2022-02-20T23:34:19+00:00

Recycling incentive leads to 30,000 free bins delivered to residents

Free bigger recycling bins   More than 1650 free bigger recycling bins are being delivered to Brisbane residents every month after the Schrinner Council waived the $30 fee.    Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the removal of the establishment fee in July 2020 had been extraordinarily successful with the 30,000th large recycling bin [...]

Recycling incentive leads to 30,000 free bins delivered to residents2022-01-31T06:18:14+00:00

Spring Hill Loop extension

For many years, with your help, we have been seeking funding support from the State Government for an extension of the FREE Spring Hill Loop. Most bus routes in Brisbane are funded by the State Government. Brisbane City Council and St. Andrew’s Hospital have fully funded the Free Loop until now and we are very [...]

Spring Hill Loop extension2022-01-27T07:38:16+00:00

School holidays made easy with 100s of free and low cost activities

Children's Entertainment this Summer   The Schrinner Council is putting on hundreds of free and low-cost activities to help keep children entertained these summer holidays.   Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said there are more than 790 activities planned across Brisbane during the summer break, with something for children of all ages.   “I know holiday [...]

School holidays made easy with 100s of free and low cost activities2021-12-09T02:24:22+00:00

What makes a Brisbetter Day Out after dark?

Brisbane’s nighttime economy survey The Lord Mayor and our Schrinner Council are taking action to help rebuild Brisbane’s nighttime economy.  That action is part of my duties as both your local councillor, and as the Council Chair of Community , Arts and Nighttime Economy.   We all go out at night.   Whether it be to [...]

What makes a Brisbetter Day Out after dark?2021-12-24T00:58:29+00:00

Lord Mayor sleighs bus fares for Christmas

Bus travel for Brisbane commuters will be free throughout the two weekends before Christmas, Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has announced.   Cr Schrinner said the Free Festive Bus Fares initiative on Council’s 1200 buses was a thank you to commuters who continued to use public transport and key part of his plan to help retailers [...]

Lord Mayor sleighs bus fares for Christmas2021-11-30T02:52:31+00:00

Lord Mayor names fresh batch of local artists to watch in 2022

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has revealed the names of the up-and-coming Brisbane musicians set to kickstart their careers by taking part in the Schrinner Council’s highly-regarded music program, The QUBE Effect. Cr Schrinner said 24 musicians, including hip hop artists, an indie rock band and solo singers, had been chosen to be part of the QUBE Effect program which has helped launch the careers of some of [...]

Lord Mayor names fresh batch of local artists to watch in 20222021-11-26T01:31:06+00:00

Schrinner Council blueprint for reviving Brisbane’s city centre

  Streamlining street closures for events, investigating more pedestrian crossings and facilitating the conversion of buildings from commercial to residential form part of the Schrinner Council’s blueprint for reviving Brisbane’s city centre.   Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said Brisbane’s CBD had been hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Brisbane City Centre Master Plan [...]

Schrinner Council blueprint for reviving Brisbane’s city centre2021-11-22T22:55:24+00:00

Lord Mayor’s Fellowships offer $100,000 in support – music to creative ears

The Lord Mayor’s Creative Fellowships are giving creatives the means to pursue their passions, with artists interested in snaring a share of $100,000 in funding able to access information sessions from tomorrow.   Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the grants of up to $10,000 for individuals and $30,000 for organisations would help cover the cost [...]

Lord Mayor’s Fellowships offer $100,000 in support – music to creative ears2021-11-22T03:16:51+00:00
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