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Essential cash injections through our Better Suburb Grants

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 [...]

Essential cash injections through our Better Suburb Grants2023-11-09T01:09:22+00:00

Bold plan to green-up Brisbane with one million plants by 2032

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 [...]

Bold plan to green-up Brisbane with one million plants by 20322023-11-27T00:47:41+00:00

Vicki is Valley Fiesta

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 [...]

Vicki is Valley Fiesta2023-10-19T03:09:41+00:00

Outdoor Adventure Festival Victoria Park

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 [...]

Outdoor Adventure Festival Victoria Park2023-08-24T02:32:43+00:00

Central Ward Budget 2023/24 – Rates cheapest in South East Queensland

Brisbane residents continue to pay less and get more than other councils Brisbane general rates for owner occupiers will increase by just 3.45 per cent on average - less than half the city’s current rate of inflation. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the increase of around $1.50-a-week is far lower than the spiralling cost of [...]

Central Ward Budget 2023/24 – Rates cheapest in South East Queensland2023-06-14T01:59:17+00:00

Brisbane to become an even better destination for walking

Safety, shade, and accessibility are the focus of a new strategy that will help make Brisbane more walkable with our just released Walkable Brisbane Strategy 2023 draft.  Brisbane Civic Cabinet Chair for Transport Ryan Murphy today released the new draft Walkable Brisbane Strategy and invited residents to have their say. “Brisbane is the fastest growing [...]

Brisbane to become an even better destination for walking2023-11-20T23:32:11+00:00

Coffee With A Cop

No speeches or specific topics. Just informal conversations about what matters to our community - local crime. Unlike others, I don't want to defund the Police or believe they are racist and violent ; the benefit of police-community collaboration are immense so join me at our next Coffee with A Cop. Queensland Police Service data [...]

Coffee With A Cop2024-01-18T04:44:44+00:00

Your Invitation to Central Ward’s Green Heart Fair 2023

Learn how to go green at Brisbane City Council’s sustainable living festival on Sunday 28 May, while getting outdoors and reconnecting with nature on 64 hectares of open space and rolling hills at Victoria Park, Herston. This free, family and dog-friendly event will bring together Brisbane’s leading sustainability experts ready to share practical tips and tricks to [...]

Your Invitation to Central Ward’s Green Heart Fair 20232023-04-24T06:30:27+00:00

Diverse and vibrant Central Ward

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 [...]

Diverse and vibrant Central Ward2023-04-14T06:30:27+00:00

Council to trial alternative approach to composting in New Farm

  Council is turning coffee grounds and eggshells into community compost as part of a new food organics collection system trial at the popular New Farm Community Composting Hub.   Residents will be invited to dispose of household food scraps at the Community Composting Hub in New Farm Park, which will then be turned into [...]

Council to trial alternative approach to composting in New Farm2023-03-31T00:17:59+00:00
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