More than 100 refugees welcomed to Brisbane
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner will today officially welcome more than 100 people from refugee backgrounds at an official ceremony held at Brisbane City Hall.
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Green grants boost environment and community group flood recovery
More than 20 community clubs and environmental groups will benefit from the latest round of the Schrinner Council’s more than $1.2 million sustainability and environmental…
Ferry Services return to New Farm and Hawthorne
The restoration of Brisbane’s much-loved river services has taken another step forward, with the Hawthorne and New Farm ferry terminals to be reopened from next…
$600,000 in Council funding gives clubs green light for major works
Three sports clubs will undertake significant improvements to their facilities under the latest funding round of the Schrinner Council’s Community and Sport Partnership Program.
Next chapter begins to deliver new super-sized Everton Park Library
The Schrinner Council is continuing to transform libraries across Brisbane, with the next chapter for Everton Park library underway.
Brisbane libraries popular as ever, with reading habits revealed
Thrillers, mysteries and locally-written stories of romance have been Brisbane’s most sought after novels, with nearly 550,000 library loans over the past year.
Key city stretch of bikeways and boardwalks now open
Residents can now walk, run or ride the full stretch of Toowong to Howard Smith Wharves, with two major CBD riverside travel connections now open.
Straight to work for first Brisbane Metro vehicle
The game-changing Brisbane Metro project has taken another giant leap forward with the first pilot vehicle set to start testing in Brisbane.
Commemorations on track as ANZAC Day Brisbane Greeters tours launched
The Schrinner Council is on track to have the city’s war memorials ready for ANZAC Day commemorations to honour those who served and sacrificed for…
Drive safe for top marks as Council installs new SAM signs
Safety around Brisbane schools will be improved with 28 new Speed Awareness Monitors (SAM’s) to be installed over the next few weeks by the Schrinner…
100+ deals as Dine BNE takes over city this May
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has announced Dine BNE will return to the city this May, luring people back to one of Brisbane’s best dining destinations…
Flood affected reminded to apply for rates relief
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is urging flood-affected property owners to apply now for a $250 rebate off their next rates notice.
Hop in to Brisbane’s newest parks this Easter
Brisbane parks and playgrounds keep getting better, with a slate of upgrades delivered by the Schrinner Council in time for Easter.
Landmark dining destination part of Brisbane’s newest green bridge
Plans to create a landmark Queensland dining destination on top of the much-anticipated new Kangaroo Point Green Bridge are being progressed quickly by the Schrinner…
Brisbane-first touchless pedestrian button trial launches
The Schrinner Council is rolling out Brisbane’s first touchless crossing button trial in a bid to improve safety and accessibility for all pedestrians.
Brisbane bus stops 900 shades cooler with new plantings
The Schrinner Council will plant hundreds of trees at bus stops across Brisbane to help commuters stay cool and sun safe.
Brisbane’s bikeways in motion for school holidays
The majority of Brisbane’s bikeways are back operating during the school holidays after being hit hard during the recent devastating flood events.
Chocolate eggs bring joy to vulnerable children this Easter
Thousands of vulnerable residents will receive a sweet surprise this Easter, with Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner announcing the recipients of the 2022 Lord Mayor’s Charitable…