Vicki, Empowering Strong Communities Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and I are offering a series of practical, hands-on opportunities designed to help community groups and organisations thrive. Learn how to write winning grant applications, discover strategies for building a resilient and sustainable organisation, and maximise your volunteer workforce. Whether you’re looking to secure [...]
Clippings into climate wins Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and I will lock in the largest residential green waste processing operation in Australia, securing a panel of five local operators to support the city’s long-term waste future. The new agreement secures Brisbane’s green waste processing for up to 20 years, creating local jobs while ensuring [...]
Kerbside Collection in 2025 Residents will be able to dispose of large household items for free, saving costs and reducing illegal dumping in our suburbs. Items must be placed on the kerbside by 6am on the first day of the collection period and should not obstruct the footpath. The annual calendar helps [...]
Short stay accommodation Brisbane reforms - Almost 500 homes operating as short stay accommodation in Brisbane’s suburbs will be advised to cease operating and return to the long-term rental market by 30 June 2026.Under landmark reforms to Brisbane’s short stay accommodation framework, Council will write to these owners to inform them they either do not [...]
Delivering Road Safety Improvements New State Government Support Unlocks Long-Needed Safety Upgrades for Dangerous Intersections Some of Brisbane’s busiest and most dangerous intersections will finally see long-awaited upgrades, with the new State Government backing critical local road safety infrastructure — including much-needed new lights at St Paul’s Terrace / Quarry Street. Under the [...]
Queen Street Mall expansion - Delighted to let you know the first stage of the Queen Street Mall Expansion is to open this year. For the first time in 15 years, Queen Street Mall Central Ward will be expanded, with Albert Street undergoing a major renewal as part of Cross River Rail. Following [...]
Future Founders Bursary Open Launch Your Big Idea with the Future Founders Bursary Are you aged 15–18 in 2026, living or studying in Brisbane, and bursting with creative energy and a business idea you’re ready to explore? The Future Founders Bursary is your chance to turn that idea into action — with fully [...]
Splash - Swim - Soak $2 Dips Return Brisbane’s favourite summer splash is back — and it’s cheekier than ever! 💦 We’re thrilled to announce the return of $2 Dips imitative (from December 2025) giving locals access to our Brisbane City Council pools across the city for just two dollars. Whether you’re cooling [...]
Melt Festival 2025 – Brisbane’s Bold Celebration of Creativity and Pride Brisbane is set to shine brighter than ever as Melt Festival 2025 returns from 22 October to 9 November, bringing 18 days of art, music, theatre, comedy, parades and pure joy to venues right across the city. 🌈 From dazzling river parades [...]
Anti-sprawl plan launched More than 600 people move to Brisbane every single week, and we urgently need more homes while also resisting the sprawl that impacts on bushland and adds to traffic congestion. By unlocking the areas close to Indooroopilly, Carindale and Nundah new residents can have access to great transport [...]
