Teneriffe news and events

Great Australian Dream – First homeowners reap rewards

Great Australian Dream - Home Ownership   First homeowners reap rewards from Council rates rebate   Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s First Homeowners Rates Remission scheme has helped more than 2000 first-time buyers pockets the savings after purchasing their own piece of Brisbane.   A 50 per cent rates discount was introduced on October [...]

Great Australian Dream – First homeowners reap rewards2020-06-02T05:48:58+00:00

Dog Parks Reopen

Brisbane’s popular fenced dog parks re-open from today   Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has announced Council’s popular off leash dog parks will progressively re-open across the city from today, after they were shut in March due to the escalation of coronavirus cases.   All 131 dog parks are expected to be open by tomorrow morning [...]

Dog Parks Reopen2020-05-08T02:26:22+00:00

Journey to an ELECTRIC future

We've just announced that we are future-proofing Brisbane City Council’s bus fleet, calling for future bus build bidders to provide a long-term plan for transitioning to cleaner power sources.   Making the switch to electric was a natural evolution for Brisbane’s transport network and will ensure the current fleet, which is one of Australia’s largest, [...]

Journey to an ELECTRIC future2020-02-20T02:10:57+00:00

Activating Empty Shopfronts

Best New Cafe in Teneriffe - BARKO & Co   Emerging businesses are setting up in empty shopfronts and bringing new life to our suburbs as part of Brisbane City Council’s plan to fill unused spaces and provide more opportunities to shop locally.   Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the new Suburban Shopfront [...]

Activating Empty Shopfronts2020-02-21T00:40:56+00:00

Lord Mayor Launches Brisbane Buy Local Blitz to Counter Coronavirus Economic Threat

  Today Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has launched a renewed Buy Local push to counter the coronavirus crisis threatening to blow a billion-dollar hole in the city’s economy.   Cr Schrinner has also called on the State Government to include Brisbane in a tourism advertising campaign aimed at stimulating tourism in the wake of [...]

Lord Mayor Launches Brisbane Buy Local Blitz to Counter Coronavirus Economic Threat2020-02-06T02:17:05+00:00

Happy High Rise Gardening

We've all been there - outside on a Brisbane summer's day, the sun's bearing down, your mouth is parched and all you can think about is a cool, refreshing drink. During our hot summer days, it can be a struggle to stay hydrated, and the same is true for our plants. Whether you are new [...]

Happy High Rise Gardening2020-01-13T03:33:26+00:00

Food Waste in the Summer Festive Season

We all know the Summer festive season is a time to celebrate with family and friends, often with a fantastic feast, but these special occasions can also lead to a lot of wasted food. I am passionate about reducing food waste in Brisbane, which is why we are funding three vans used by OzHarvest to [...]

Food Waste in the Summer Festive Season2020-01-13T03:11:15+00:00

Celebrate Christmas in Central Ward

              Celebrate Christmas in Brisbane Oh what fun it is to celebrate Christmas in Brisbane! Brisbane is aglow again this festive season, with magical sights and sounds.  From 29th November – 24th December across The City, South Bank and Roma Street Parkland, Christmas in Brisbane features an exciting program of fun events for all ages. [...]

Celebrate Christmas in Central Ward2019-11-25T00:02:13+00:00

Vicki commits $3M in new homeless support funding

      We are stepping-up Brisbane’s response to homelessness and rough sleeping by massively increasing funding for support program by $3 million over three years. This the new funding was all about backing the fantastic organisations that are helping people out of a life on the streets. “ We are establishing the Pathways out [...]

Vicki commits $3M in new homeless support funding2023-11-30T00:17:36+00:00

Community Sustainability and Environmental Grants 2019-20

Environment and Sustainability Grants Open til 9 December 2019 Lord Mayor's Community Sustainability and Environmental Grants program 2019-20 I want to grow your Brisbane lifestyle and with the Lord Mayor's Community Sustainability and Environmental Grants program, we are supporting local community groups, non-profit organisations and registered native wildlife carers. Applications for the two [...]

Community Sustainability and Environmental Grants 2019-202019-10-30T05:00:47+00:00
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