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 [...]
Holiday Fun delivered by Vicki Howard School Holiday Fun - From stargazing to storytelling, the Schrinner Council’s winter school holiday program is back, creating more to see and do in the suburbs. Brisbane is Australia’s lifestyle capital and we want to make it easier to keep kids active and engaged while enjoying everything [...]
East Street drain upgrade East Street, Fortitude Valley Storm water management is especially important in subtropical regions like Brisbane because of the intense, seasonal rainfall patterns and the rapid urban growth we are experiencing. East Street Drain Works are upcoming Council is undertaking rehabilitation works to the stormwater drain between Wickham Street [...]
Vicki Leads 25% Festival Funding Boost Across Brisbane Local Councillor Leads 25% Festival Funding Boost Across Brisbane Brisbane’s thriving arts and music scene is set to reach new heights, with a 25% increase for all 128 Suburban and Multicultural Festivals as part of Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s 2025-26 Budget — championed by the [...]
