Planning changes to unlock more rooms in Brisbane
The Schrinner Council will introduce practical changes to support industry in delivering more suburban pub stay experiences. The changes could give residents more options for…
Read more
Brisbane’s library love affair grows with 5.5 million visits
Brisbane libraries were visited more than 5.5 million times in 2025-26 as residents embraced everything from crime thrillers and literary classics to children’s favourites. Visits…
New AI trial to keep Brisbane swimmers safe
New technology that can help lifeguards spot swimmers in trouble sooner will be trialled at two Brisbane pools as part of a push to make…
Future takes shape along Kedron Brook
Brisbane residents are being invited to help shape the city’s biggest vision yet for Kedron Brook. The Kedron Brook Revitalisation 20-year draft vision maps the…
Preferred design chosen for key west-to-city bikeway
A safer, more direct bike ride between Brisbane’s western suburbs and the city is a step closer, with the preferred design for the Sylvan Road…
Dead animal service lives on
Coorparoo has claimed the title of being Brisbane’s dead animal capital for the third consecutive year as the city’s long-running collection service is renewed for…
Footage reveals hero bus driver rushed to trapped motorist
Shock CCTV footage has revealed a veteran Brisbane bus driver rushing to help a trapped motorist after her car crossed a median strip and became…
Brisbane braces for swooping season
Swooping season has returned to Brisbane, with residents encouraged to stay alert and keep one eye on the sky. As Australia’s lifestyle capital, Brisbane shares…
Brisbane comes into focus in Lord Mayors Photographic Awards
The winners of the 2026 Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards have been crowned, showcasing everything from rainy city streets and backyard summers to local wildlife and…
Smarter roads to drive Operation Smooth
New asphalt technology is helping the Schrinner Council deliver a record road resurfacing program across some of Brisbane’s busiest streets. After successful testing, new asphalt…
Brisbane unveils legacy blueprint
Brisbane’s new Legacy Plan has been unveiled, setting out practical ways we can use the Games to benefit residents and deliver better transport, more homes…
Brisbane’s City markets set to get even bigger
Brisbane City Markets are getting a major expansion, with up to 80 vendors, Friday night markets and new family-friendly experiences set to transform the heart…
50 cent Metro fares unlock Brisbane
Exploring Australia’s lifestyle capital has never been easier or more affordable, with nearly 12 million Brisbane Metro trips taken for just 50 cents since services…
More play, less pay these school holidays
Brisbane families have more reasons than ever to get outside, with a wave of upcoming playground improvements and more than 2,100 parks to make the…
Winter school holidays packed with free family fun
The Schrinner Council’s holiday program is back, giving families hundreds of free and affordable ways to stay active, creative and entertained throughout the winter break.…
Budget backs long-term renewal of Queensland’s iconic Story Bridge
The Schrinner Council will invest $135 million towards the Story Bridge Renewal Project ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Story Bridge…
New ‘Move Well’ program gets Brisbane moving
The Schrinner Council’s 2026-27 Budget will deliver the biggest boost to free and affordable activities in Brisbane’s history, with $5.6 million to be invested in…
2026-27 Budget delivers more to see and do for less
The Schrinner Council will invest nearly $900 million in the 2026-27 Budget to cement Brisbane’s reputation as Australia’s lifestyle capital. As cost-of-living pressures continue to…