New Councillor Penny Wolff hits the ground running in Walter Taylor Ward
Experienced business woman and former teacher Penny Wolff will be sworn in next week as the new councillor for Walter Taylor Ward.
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Brisbane takes out UN golden gong as a world class sustainable city
Brisbane’s reputation as the cleanest, greenest and most sustainable city in Australia continues to win global recognition.
Brisbane gifts next generation a greener city for 133rd Arbor Day
Brisbane will celebrate 133 years of shading our city by giving away thousands of free plants to schools this Arbor Day.
Lord Mayor secures lasting legacy for Brisbane veterans
The historically significant former Australian Red Cross Centre at Greenslopes will soon be transformed into a new park and home for Legacy.
Women in Business Grant returns to support female innovation in Brisbane
Brisbane businesswomen looking to take their company to the next level can apply for a share of up to $250,000 through the Lord Mayor’s Women…
Residents urged to prepare for a trifecta of wild weather
A trifecta of wild weather could lash Brisbane with storms, bushfires and heatwaves predicted over the coming months.
Brisbane asked to dig deep for Homeless Connect donations
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is urging Brisbane organisations and residents to donate to next month’s Homeless Connect event.
Mallrat, Mildlife and Hatchie headline free Fiesta in the Valley
Brisbane’s music scene is ready to party this spring with the return of Valley Fiesta from 3 – 4 November.
Residents warned of pest plant black market trap
A black market of dangerous and invasive plants is catching out Brisbane residents with more than 380 destruction notices issued over the past three years.
Brisbane’s blooming good native floral emblem revealed
After months of public voting by Brisbane residents, the city’s highest horticultural honour has been awarded to the Brisbane Wattle Flower.
Bumper year for budget friendly Seniors Month activities
Brisbane’s senior residents are invited to experience a smorgasbord of free and affordable activities to celebrate Seniors Month.
Bold plan to green-up Brisbane with one million plants by 2032
The green and gold runway to Brisbane 2032 is about to become much greener, thanks to a bold new partnership that will see one million…
Hundreds of free and affordable events on offer during school holidays
More than 500 free and affordable events for the whole family are being supported by the Schrinner Council during the September school holidays.
The Great Gig in the Sky-dome: Pink Floyd comes to Brisbane planetarium in September
Brisbane music lovers and stargazers alike can journey around the universe with the Queensland exclusive of Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon Planetarium…
Brisbane’s Ballet Legend honoured with Keys to the City
Queensland Ballet legend Li Cunxin AO will be honoured with the Keys to the City to recognise his outstanding contribution to Brisbane.
Kingfisher Creek corridor concept calls for community consultation
Urban gardens, waterplay and sports courts have all been incorporated in draft plans to revive and revitalise one of Brisbane’s most important creek corridors.
Free green waste weekends expanded throughout spring
A free green waste drop-off weekend will be held every month in spring for the first time as part of Council’s bushfire preparedness plan for…
Time to par-tee as brand-new Brisbane golf course opens
Brisbane’s first new public golf course in more than 70 years has swung into action with thousands of residents already booked in to tee off.