Victoria Park Master Plan unveiled. A wetland, an adventure valley and tens of thousands of trees to create a giant 60 per cent canopy will all be incorporated over the next decade into Brisbane’s biggest new park. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the release of the Victoria Park/Barrambin Master Plan meant the transformation of the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
“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 [...]
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 [...]
