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 [...]
Climate Bloomberg Youth Grants Brisbane youth to take climate action with global Bloomberg backing Brisbane’s youth leaders will soon be able to turn their bold climate ideas into real world action with the help of a $70,000 ($50,000 USD) initiative from one of the world’s most prestigious organisations. Brisbane has officially [...]
BNELAX - Sister Cities New Brisbane-Los Angeles Sister City deal to deliver a lasting legacy A landmark new Sister City partnership will be signed between Brisbane and the world’s next host of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Los Angeles. The agreement with Los Angeles will be critical in helping build a [...]
Clippings into climate wins Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and I will lock in the largest residential green waste processing operation in Australia, securing a panel of five local operators to support the city’s long-term waste future. The new agreement secures Brisbane’s green waste processing for up to 20 years, creating local jobs while ensuring [...]
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 [...]
Short stay accommodation Brisbane reforms - Almost 500 homes operating as short stay accommodation in Brisbane’s suburbs will be advised to cease operating and return to the long-term rental market by 30 June 2026.Under landmark reforms to Brisbane’s short stay accommodation framework, Council will write to these owners to inform them they either do not [...]
Queen Street Mall expansion - Delighted to let you know the first stage of the Queen Street Mall Expansion is to open this year. For the first time in 15 years, Queen Street Mall Central Ward will be expanded, with Albert Street undergoing a major renewal as part of Cross River Rail. Following [...]
Anti-sprawl plan launched More than 600 people move to Brisbane every single week, and we urgently need more homes while also resisting the sprawl that impacts on bushland and adds to traffic congestion. By unlocking the areas close to Indooroopilly, Carindale and Nundah new residents can have access to great transport [...]
Valley Fiesta 2025 LINEUP Valley Fiesta 2025 LINEUP revealed as Brisbane’s biggest free street party Valley Fiesta returns on Saturday 11 October 2025, taking over Fortitude Valley with an unmissable celebration of live music. Hockey Dad, Brisbane’s own Sycco and Keli Holiday (of ARIA-winning duo Peking Duk) lead this year’s electric lineup. They will be joined [...]
Improving shade, comfort, and walkability in time for the 2032 Games. As Brisbane prepares to welcome the world for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we’re taking bold steps to ensure our city leaves a legacy that goes well beyond the sporting arena with our Olympic Tree Planting Program. That’s why Lord Mayor [...]
