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

Bernard Fanning backs Brisbane’s music talent in The QUBE Effect

  Music fans have the chance to vote for the next generation of local talent with finalist videos of the QUBE Effect now live online.   Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said locals can pick which of the 23 professional music videos is worthy of the People’s Choice Award.   “Brisbane is renowned for having a [...]

Bernard Fanning backs Brisbane’s music talent in The QUBE Effect2023-03-29T06:22:15+00:00

We’re crafting better business strategies

Council helps makers craft better business strategy   Calling all makers! Applications are now open for Council’s next Maker Entrepreneurship Program; an initiative that helps Brisbane’s creative makers grow their business.   A maker is someone who creates a tangible item either by design or fabrication and could be an artist, sewist, potter, metalsmith, or [...]

We’re crafting better business strategies2023-03-19T23:13:48+00:00

Brisbane’s time to be recognised as one of the best places in the world

  Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said Time’s recognition of Brisbane was welcome but not a moment too soon.   “While this is a fantastic accolade for our city, it’s also about time!” Cr Schrinner said.   “Our residents already know Brisbane is the best place in the world to live and just keeps getting better. [...]

Brisbane’s time to be recognised as one of the best places in the world2023-03-16T22:58:34+00:00

Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust grants tackle homelessness and cost-of-living crisis

  The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust’s first grant round of 2023 has awarded more than $159,000 to 21 charities through the March General Grant Round.   Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said this year’s applications highlighted the serious impacts of the housing and cost-of-living crisis, with more than half of grants awarded to charities supporting victims [...]

Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust grants tackle homelessness and cost-of-living crisis2023-03-16T05:29:20+00:00

Brisbane gardens glow after dark as Botanica returns

As the sun goes down, Brisbane’s City Botanic Gardens will once again become illuminated with the return of Botanica: Contemporary Art Outside in May. For ten evenings from 12-21 May Brisbane’s City Botanic Gardens will serve as a backdrop to a rich program of art installations and artist performances. Residents can plan their perfect evening [...]

Brisbane gardens glow after dark as Botanica returns2023-03-16T05:28:28+00:00
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