Growing Precincts Together Growing Precincts Together – Free Business Support Programs Brisbane-based businesses within local retail precincts across the city have the opportunity to apply for various fully funded support programs to enhance their business’ quality, performance and distinctiveness. Work on your business (not just in it). Business coaching can help you reach [...]
Kangaroo Point Bridge More than 315,000 people have crossed the Kangaroo Point Bridge in just one month, massively exceeding forecasts by more than 75 per cent. We knew the Kangaroo Point Bridge would be incredibly popular but it’s well and truly exceeding all expectations. By creating a direct connection between the CBD and Kangaroo Point [...]
New Farm Park Upgrades 2025 New Farm Park Upgrades 2025 are on the way with the Schrinner Council delivering a significant drainage upgrade in New Farm next year to improve flood resilience and protect residents, businesses, and public spaces during severe weather events. While flooding can’t be entirely prevented in Brisbane, we are [...]
Race to Gold Transport Artificial intelligence could be the key to getting people home sooner and safer on our roads, as the Schrinner Council prepares to upgrade Brisbane’s aging traffic management system as we deliver our Race to Gold Transport Plan. An industry briefing this week will bring together experts from [...]
Moon Festival Fortitude Valley One of the most auspicious dates on the Asian calendar, Moon Festival Moon Festival Fortitude Valley(or Mooncake Festival), occurs on the date when the moon is at its fullest. The cultural parade is just the start of the colour and fun that is the Moon Festival, a traditional and [...]
Victoria Park A landmark agreement between the Australian Government, State Government and mayors of South East Queensland will deliver a $120 million injection into the ongoing transformation of Victoria Park. More than 20 South East Queensland projects will benefit from $285.8 million in funding through the South East Queensland (SEQ) Liveability Fund. [...]
QUBE Effect 2024 - Cast your vote Cast your vote to sing the praises of local talent Music lovers can now vote for their favorite music video in the Schrinner Council’s 2024 QUBE Effect’s People’s Choice Award. This free professional development program has enabled 18 talented musicians to learn from industry [...]
CityCats Lifestyle Win CityCats bring 500 per cent passenger increase at Howard Smith Wharves The arrival of CityCats at Howard Smith Wharves has proven popular with a 500 per cent increase in passengers travelling by river from the lifestyle precinct. Almost 20,000 CityCat trips have been made from the Howard Smith Wharves [...]
CCTV cameras for safety CCTV bushland boost after rise in reports at Mount Coot-tha The Schrinner Council has deployed new safety cameras to Mount Coot-tha following a rise in concerning incidents along popular walking trails. The new mobile and fixed cameras are the first in a new “rapid deployment solution” which is part [...]
Central Ward Generosity Shines Brisbane’s generosity shines through Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust Grant Round Brisbane residents donated more than $112,500 to the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust in the past six months through their quarterly $15 rates discount. The $15 “pay on time” discount is applied to every residents’ rates bill with an [...]
