Lunar New Year – Fortitude Valley 2023
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 [...]
Open Hearts – Cost of Living
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 [...]
Community groups win grants to help improve sustainability across Brisbane
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 [...]
Help the Homeless this Christmas – Reuse Pinkenba Quarantine Facility NOW
It’s just heart breaking people are living on the street, in cars and in tents when there are hundreds of beds sitting empty at Pinkenba. These beds are available right now and [...]
Community not-for-profits given grant boost in Lord Mayor’s Better Suburbs Grants
Better Suburbs Grants Announced More than $400,000 will be given to Brisbane not-for-profit community organisations as part of the first round of the 2022-23 Lord Mayor’s Better Suburbs Grants’ Community Support Category. A total [...]
Three more ferry terminals open after extensive flood damage
Three ferry terminals that were extensively damaged during the February floods will reopen to passengers this week. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said Sydney Street, Holman Street and QUT Gardens Point would open from first [...]