Focus on safety and sustainability as residents prepare to dive into spring
Residents can dive into spring with a visit to one of Council’s 22 pools across Brisbane which are reopening for the season this Saturday.
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More than 225 Council activities to bring spring school holiday fun
More than 225 free or low-cost boredom-buster activities will be part of Brisbane City Council’s spring school holiday schedule.
Lord Mayor delivers super sandbag weekends to help residents prepare
Brisbane residents are being urged to take advantage of Council’s three “super sandbag weekends” ahead of another season of potentially severe weather.
Record $1.1 billion spent with local businesses
A record $1.1 billion has been spent with local businesses in the past 12 months as part of Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s Buy Local Policy.
FIRST LOOK: New Cultural Centre Station
Transforming the Cultural Centre station will be just one of the huge benefits of our Brisbane Metro project.
Multibillion dollar CBD investment heralds bright future for Queen Street Mall as it marks 40 years
Queen Street Mall’s reputation as Australia’s best outdoor mall is set to soar thanks to massive investment into new hotel, restaurant, office and transport developments…
Tender opens for $35 million International Cycle Park ahead of Brisbane 2032 Games
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is calling for tenders to set the wheels in motion for a $35 million world-class cycling track and potential 2032 Brisbane…
Brisbane Metro goes to the EKKA with 59 more vehicles on the way
Another 59 Brisbane Metros will be purchased after the pilot vehicle successfully completed more than 1000 tests.
Targeted tree planting to protect local koalas
More than 260,000 plants will be planted in a 20-hectare green corridor as part of the Schrinner Council’s commitment to supporting our koala population.
Golfing champion to be awarded Keys to the City
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner will honour Cameron Smith, the 2022 winner of the world’s longest-running golf tournament, by awarding him the Keys to the City.
Thousands of $20 deals to launch on the Brisbane App
Brisbane residents and visitors are being encouraged to Rediscover Brisbane, with more than 5000 deals designed to drive support for local businesses to be part…
Image of flood devastation takes out photographic prize
A black-and-white photo capturing resident’s emotions to the devastation of the 2022 Brisbane floods has won this year’s Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards.
Schrinner Council’s Hanlon Park rejuvenation complete with community celebration
The radical transformation of one of Brisbane’s oldest open concrete drains into a 5.2 hectare urban parkland oasis for all residents is complete.
Big and bold ideas to help make Brisbane even better
Big and bold ideas to revitalise and reimagine popular inner-city precincts ahead of the Brisbane2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games have been unveiled.
Work begins on key Brisbane Metro station
Thousands of university students and staff are set to benefit from the construction of a new Brisbane Metro station at UQ Lakes, as the review…
Community and sports clubs given $1 million in grants
Brisbane community and sporting groups are being encouraged to apply for their share of $1 million in funds available to improve and maintain their facilities.
Council takes Origin rivalry to streets, as buses go head-to-head in competition
Brisbane City Council’s famous State of Origin tradition is back, with Deputy Mayor Krista Adams today revealing the winner of the annual Maroon versus Blue bus…
Camilla returns to Brisbane for charity runway show
The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust has joined forces with fashion icon Camilla Franks for a Brisbane charity fashion runway show on August 12.