Central Ward Budget 2023/24 – Green waste recycling bin fees SLASHED

Green waste recycling bin fees will be slashed from July 1 so Brisbane households can cut costs and stay sustainable. Under the Schrinner Council’s $80 million commitment to cost-of-living reduction measures, the annual green waste recycling bin fee will be cut from $93 to $45. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said his Council team was dedicated [...]

Central Ward Budget 2023/24 – Green waste recycling bin fees SLASHED2023-06-14T02:07:03+00:00

Central Ward Budget 2023/24 – Rates cheapest in South East Queensland

Brisbane residents continue to pay less and get more than other councils Brisbane general rates for owner occupiers will increase by just 3.45 per cent on average - less than half the city’s current rate of inflation. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the increase of around $1.50-a-week is far lower than the spiralling cost of [...]

Central Ward Budget 2023/24 – Rates cheapest in South East Queensland2023-06-14T01:59:17+00:00

Central Ward Budget 23/24 – Summer pool prices slashed to deliver affordable fun

  Brisbane residents will pay just $2 to enter Council’s 22 pools throughout summer.   Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner today confirmed pool entry prices will be slashed in the 2023-24 Council Budget to help tackle rising living costs.   “Our Council is committed to ensuring Brisbane residents have access to free and affordable events and [...]

Central Ward Budget 23/24 – Summer pool prices slashed to deliver affordable fun2023-06-14T02:39:14+00:00

Brisbane to become an even better destination for walking

Safety, shade, and accessibility are the focus of a new strategy that will help make Brisbane more walkable with our just released Walkable Brisbane Strategy 2023 draft.  Brisbane Civic Cabinet Chair for Transport Ryan Murphy today released the new draft Walkable Brisbane Strategy and invited residents to have their say. “Brisbane is the fastest growing [...]

Brisbane to become an even better destination for walking2023-11-20T23:32:11+00:00

Bringing ferries back to Dockside in 2024

Dockside Ferry Returns 2024 We are a river loving Ward and Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and I are proud to deliver better riverbank transport; our Green Bridges, riverside walkways, and the riverside parks & open spaces of the future like Howard Smith Wharves for our increasing population to rest and recreate. Delighted to [...]

Bringing ferries back to Dockside in 20242023-05-31T00:51:03+00:00

New FREE festival hits the stage in Brunswick Street this June

Vicki Is The Valley - Brunswick Street LIVE 2023 Brisbane’s home of music Fortitude Valley will have a brand-new festival on the line up this June, with the inaugural Brunswick Street Live. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the new and free all-ages event, held on June 10th 2023, is sure to create plenty [...]

New FREE festival hits the stage in Brunswick Street this June2023-05-30T23:52:31+00:00

City to South Bank Vision – Victoria Bridge Shade

    Brisbane’s city heart to South Bank corridor will be significantly enhanced under new plans unveiled by Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner. Decluttering Queen Street Mall, saving Reddacliff Place from development and providing shade for Victoria Bridge pedestrians are all key initiatives that will be delivered under Council’s new City to South Bank Vision. Cr [...]

City to South Bank Vision – Victoria Bridge Shade2023-05-16T02:11:35+00:00

Rainbow Street for Fortitude Valley – Turning the Grey to Great 

  “A gift from the Council to anyone that embraces diversity,” said Cr Vicki Howard about her new rainbow road treatment outside the iconic Wickham Hotel. “The LGBTIQ+ community makes a huge contribution to our city,” Cr Howard said. “The makeover of Alden Street reflects the colours of the LGBTQ+ Pride flag and our solidarity with [...]

Rainbow Street for Fortitude Valley – Turning the Grey to Great 2023-04-14T06:29:51+00:00

Works begin on Brisbane-first play space in the heart of the CBD

  Works are underway to deliver Brisbane’s first ever CBD sports court, giving people a free space to go and play sports like basketball and handball located  under the Turbot Street underpass, it's a Court near the Courts.   Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the new sports court at the intersection of Roma and Turbot [...]

Works begin on Brisbane-first play space in the heart of the CBD2023-04-12T23:16:20+00:00

Hundreds of free activities bust boredom these school holiday

  Brisbane kids will be hopping into action with more than 270 free or affordable activities bolstering Council’s Easter school holiday program.    Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said from 1 to 16 April, there will be boredom busting activities for kids of all ages as families explore Brisbane’s backyard.   “School holidays are the perfect [...]

Hundreds of free activities bust boredom these school holiday2023-03-29T23:19:56+00:00
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