Seniors clock 10 million free public transport trips
Brisbane’s seniors have taken 10 million free trips and saved more than $13 million as part of Council’s free seniors’ off-peak travel initiative.
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Gates swing open at Nudgee Recreation Reserve
The transformation of a former landfill site into Brisbane’s newest multi-sports and recreation reserve is complete.
250,000 Free Native Plants Growing Brisbane’s Green Credentials
The Schrinner Council’s free native plant program has gifted more than 250,000 plants to residents.
School’s out with over 1000 free and affordable activities this summer
The Schrinner Council is making holidays even better in Brisbane with over 1,000 free and affordable activities on offer over the summer break.
Next big names in music announced as QUBE Effect finalists
A heavy metal thrash band, a pop singer songwriter and a local indie ‘supergroup’ are among this year’s finalists of The QUBE Effect.
$2 Dips a cool way to save this summer
More than 15,000 residents a day are set to save this summer thanks to the Schrinner Council’s $2 Summer Dips.
Win for wildlife with green grants awarded
Twenty-seven of Brisbane’s most committed wildlife carers and community groups will share in $145,000 in grants.
$2 Summer Dips less than a week away
The Schrinner Council’s much-anticipated $2 Summer Dips initiative kicks off in less than a week.
Schrinner Council expands food waste recycling to thousands more Brisbane residents
Brisbane’s food waste recycling service will expand to include more than 5,290 new households from February 1 next year.
Brisbane’s rapid transit future is Metro
A network of bus rapid transitways (BRT) serviced by fully-electric Metro vehicles is the key to Brisbane’s public transport future, Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said.
Kangaroo Point Green Bridge ready to reach new heights
Preparation works for the installation of the masthead on the Kangaroo Point Green Bridge are finished, bringing the project to 60 per cent completion.
From Dumplings to Dragons, BrisAsia brings the heat in 2024
BrisAsia’s 2024 program will celebrate the Year of the Dragon with music, dance and a dumpling festival across the suburbs.
New Marchant Councillor Danita Parry joins Team Schrinner
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has welcomed his team’s ongoing renewal heading into 2024.
No time to waste helping Brisbane households avoid State’s “bin tax”
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has released a detailed plan to help Brisbane residents avoid the rapidly escalating cost of the State Government’s “bin tax”.
Finish line in sight for Breakfast Creek Green Bridge
The Breakfast Creek Green Bridge has hit a major construction milestone with the arrival of the 300-tonne steel arch on-site.
Final free green waste drop-off this weekend
Brisbane residents are encouraged to take advantage of the Schrinner Council’s final free green waste drop-off weekend.
Christmas comes early with launch of holly-jolly holiday program
Dust off the decorations and hang the stockings with care – the countdown to Christmas has begun.
All-electric Brisbane Metro depot nears completion
The construction of Australia’s largest electric bus depot is almost complete.