Free Parking Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has announced Brisbane’s parking meters will be turned off and fees halved at the Council’s two major car parks from tomorrow. Cr Schrinner said his Council’s latest economic stimulus measure would help the thousands of Brisbane businesses hit hard by a downturn in trade throughout the [...]
$5 million relief package for struggling businesses and community groups Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has revealed $5 million in fees, rents and charges will be waived for Brisbane businesses and community groups being heavily impacted by the spread of coronavirus. Cr Schrinner said his Council’s latest economic relief package will benefit [...]
Cutters Landing Riverwalk Rehabilitation Stage 2 works – temporary partial riverwalk closure and detour WHAT WORKS ARE COMING UP? Works are required to repair and replace elements of the riverwalk to ensure the riverwalk remains safe for ongoing community use. This includes repairing and replacing some deck panels and supporting beams, concrete repair works [...]
Fodder for thought The Schrinner Council’s special feeding program for Brisbane’s koala population is experiencing continued demand. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said Council’s koala fodder plantation in Wacol harvested around 40 stems a week for sick koalas. “Koalas are such special creatures and we want to ensure they survive and thrive in our [...]
Vicki Howard Composting HUB Brisbane residents are being reminded to stay sustainable this holiday season to ensure our city stays clean and green as the festive cheer is dialled up. Civic Cabinet Chair for City Standard Kim Marx said residents already did a great job at recycling and reducing waste, [...]
Brisbane’s first new ferry terminal in seven years has been opened by the Schrinner Council, giving residents and visitors river access to one of the city’s most popular destination, Howard Smith Wharves. Civic Cabinet Chair for Transport Ryan Murphy said the new ferry infrastructure at Howard Smith Wharves was the 23rd terminal to [...]
Children's Entertainment this Summer The Schrinner Council is putting on hundreds of free and low-cost activities to help keep children entertained these summer holidays. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said there are more than 790 activities planned across Brisbane during the summer break, with something for children of all ages. “I know holiday [...]
Bus travel for Brisbane commuters will be free throughout the two weekends before Christmas, Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has announced. Cr Schrinner said the Free Festive Bus Fares initiative on Council’s 1200 buses was a thank you to commuters who continued to use public transport and key part of his plan to help retailers [...]
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has revealed the names of the up-and-coming Brisbane musicians set to kickstart their careers by taking part in the Schrinner Council’s highly-regarded music program, The QUBE Effect. Cr Schrinner said 24 musicians, including hip hop artists, an indie rock band and solo singers, had been chosen to be part of the QUBE Effect program which has helped launch the careers of some of [...]
Shoppers Returning to Mall Pedestrian traffic in Queen Street Mall has begun bouncing back since mask restrictions were eased earlier this month, Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has revealed. Cr Schrinner said the immediate increase in foot traffic was encouraging however the number of people in the city centre still remained well down on [...]
