Contact Centre helps more than four million residents in five years

  Council’s award-winning Contact Centre remains the one-stop-shop for all Brisbane related queries, as it marks the four millionth call over five years.   What started as 40 council team members answering 1,200 calls a day almost 30 years ago has become a workforce 114 strong that averages 92 calls taken every hour.   Chair [...]

Contact Centre helps more than four million residents in five years2023-04-13T00:14:02+00:00

State Land Valuations a slap in the face to flood victims

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has called on the State Government to scrap newly-released land valuations for parts of Brisbane and elsewhere in South East Queensland that were devastated during recent flooding.   Cr Schrinner said it was completely unacceptable that valuations released today by the State Government were based on assessments undertaken in October last [...]

State Land Valuations a slap in the face to flood victims2022-03-31T05:09:57+00:00

Vote now for Brisbane’s cleanest and greenest community heroes

WasteSMART Brisbane Awards Voting Sisters helping recycle plastic into prosthetic limbs, an eco-friendly hair salon and schools that are successfully fighting the war on waste are among 24 finalists for the 2021 WasteSMART Brisbane Awards. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner encourage Brisbane residents to get involved, saying voting is now under way for Cleanaway’s People’s Choice [...]

Vote now for Brisbane’s cleanest and greenest community heroes2021-10-08T02:52:59+00:00

Thousands of discounted compost bins and worm farms purchased.

Council's compost rebate program   Thousands of Brisbane households have become cleaner and greener thanks to the Schrinner Council’s successful compost rebate program.   More than 10,000 Brisbane households benefit from Council compost rebate   Thousands of Brisbane residents are flexing their green thumbs and helping to reduce landfill by investing in home [...]

Thousands of discounted compost bins and worm farms purchased.2023-01-19T05:56:35+00:00

Council – Adapting to the potential impacts of a changing climate

We recognise that while climate change is a global issue that requires a global response, local governments have an important role to play. Councils must take action to reduce their operational impact and help residents and businesses to do the same. Brisbane City Council has been a leader in sustainability practices for more than 20 [...]

Council – Adapting to the potential impacts of a changing climate2020-02-18T03:31:26+00:00

Vicki rewards responsible dog lovers with registration discount

  We are rewarding responsible pet ownership by offering registration discounts of up to 65 per cent for some dog owners.   Brisbane was a dog-friendly city with more than 107,000 registered dogs and this new discount reflected Council’s commitment to give back to responsible dog owners.   “Bringing a new dog home is an [...]

Vicki rewards responsible dog lovers with registration discount2019-07-18T05:13:06+00:00

Council readies residents for pre-summer backyard cleanout

  #CentralSpringClean                                                     Thousands of Brisbane residents are expected to have a spring cleanout this weekend, with Brisbane City Council cutting green waste costs for residents who ready [...]

Council readies residents for pre-summer backyard cleanout2018-10-04T02:11:17+00:00

City Reach Waterfront Master Plan Opportunities

                          Brisbane has grown up around the City Reach Waterfront, from its early role as a maritime centre, to the important professional services and lifestyle centre we know today. The City Reach Waterfront Master Plan will set a common vision for the waterfront [...]

City Reach Waterfront Master Plan Opportunities2018-10-04T02:05:35+00:00

Desexing program to help claw back unwanted pets

  Brisbane City Council is joining forces with Animal Welfare League Queensland to claw back on the number of unwanted cats, with more than 2,000 impounded in Brisbane’s animal rehoming centres last financial year.   Residents can help reduce the number of abandoned pets by taking advantage of Council-funded discounts on pet desexing.   Council [...]

Desexing program to help claw back unwanted pets2018-09-05T03:08:50+00:00

Valley Fiesta 2018 Line Up

Vicki Launching Valley Fiesta Line-up revealed for all-new Valley Fiesta   A jam-packed program of music and events, including nightly cabaret shows straight from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, will take over Fortitude Valley from 29 August to 2 September for Brisbane’s biggest street party.   Local Councillor Vicki Howard said Brisbane City Council’s revamped [...]

Valley Fiesta 2018 Line Up2018-08-13T06:34:46+00:00
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