Must-have Brisbane App hits 100k downloads
More than 100,000 people have downloaded the Brisbane App introduced by the Schrinner Council less than six weeks ago.
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Outdoor dining trumps COVID-19 as Brisbane businesses go alfresco
From bars in the sunshine to alfresco eateries, Brisbane’s love affair with outdoor dining has only deepened in the face of COVID-19, with more restaurants,…
Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Award winners reveal skill diversity from kitchen to care home
From a lounge room-based business that’s gone global to a pastry chef serving up internationally-renowned fare, the 2021 Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Awards for Business have…
Major construction begins at Brisbane Metro Depot
Major works are underway in Brisbane’s south to deliver a state-of-the art depot that will support up to 170 local jobs, store and maintain a…
World-leading innovation, technology and entrepreneurship take centre stage in 2021 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards
Brisbane’s leading innovators and entrepreneurs have been recognised in the annual Lord Mayor’s Business Awards which has showcased the talented leaders creating jobs and spearheading…
Brisbane businesswomen urged to apply for inaugural Women in Business Grant
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has launched the first-ever Women in Business Grant, with $250,000 available to help women business owners grow and develop their companies.
Resident’s photograph of daily life in a pandemic takes out prize
A Brisbane resident who perfectly captured what has become a part of daily life during a pandemic has been announced as the winner of the…
Final bridge design revealed ahead of 2022 construction start
The final design for the Breakfast Creek Green Bridge has been released, with construction of the key piece of Olympics infrastructure to start early next…
New cafes and restaurants on the menu for suburbs across Brisbane
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has revealed Brisbane’s economic recovery is gathering pace with more than 850 new cafes, restaurants and other food business opening across…
Brisbane’s Olympic volleyballer serves up fourth double-decker CityCat
After 33,000 hours of construction, a brand-new double-decker CityCat has today officially been launched by Queensland Olympic medalist Taliqua Clancy.
More than $200k in Schrinner Council business grants fund makeovers and pop-up shops
Local shop owners are being offered $200,000 in cash grants to help boost the street appeal of their businesses and attract more customers as part…
Funding shines light on further twenty clubs up for solar
The Schrinner Council is helping Brisbane’s sporting and community clubs save money and be more environmentally friendly with a further $400,000 commitment to the successful…
2021 Brisbane Portrait Prize winners impress in strongest field yet
The 2021 Brisbane Portrait Prize has displayed its strongest exhibition of artists yet with acclaimed local art photographer Beth Mitchell claiming the prestigious $50,000 Lord…
Brisbane ferry terminals helping keep local industry afloat
More than 100 local workers from over 30 local suppliers have been involved in the construction of the new Howard Smith Wharves ferry terminal and…
Beer beats COVID-19 pandemic
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has revealed a record number of boutique breweries and other beverage producers are now operating in Brisbane despite the impact of…
500 activities to celebrate city’s seniors
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is encouraging Brisbane’s senior residents to kick up their heels and join in an assortment of fun-filled activities this Queensland Seniors…
Clean and green win for the Brisbane River, named world’s first resilient river
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is celebrating another clean and green milestone with the Brisbane River announced as the world’s first resilient river.
Thousands of discounted compost bins and worm farms purchased as households go green
Thousands of Brisbane households have become cleaner and greener thanks to the Schrinner Council’s successful compost rebate program.