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.
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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.
East Brisbane Park renamed after century-old family legacy
A Brisbane family that helped shape transport for our city has been honoured with an East Brisbane park adopting the family’s name – Watt Park.
Get the best of Brisbane via new app; fortnight of freebies to celebrate launch
Brunch spots, bar hops, picnic places and hidden spaces… the best of Brisbane is at your fingertips with the launch of the new, free Brisbane…
Student safety front of mind with $1.2 million Kuraby State School carpark upgrade
Teachers, parents and students will benefit from a new and improved carpark at Kuraby State School in Brisbane’s south which is being delivered by the…
Sunny days were made for Brisbane’s newest outdoor gallery
Spring has sprung and a new free outdoor art exhibition – Springfinity – is inviting people back into the city and outdoors to celebrate.
Brisbane residents urged to prep for storm season as wet summer approaches
Brisbane’s unpredictable storm season is predicted to be wetter than usual with Lord Mayor urging residents to act early to prepare their homes, families and…
Council’s core business partnership with more than 3000 local business brings $950 million boost
More than 3000 South East Queensland businesses have shared in $950 million in contracts over the past 12 months under the Schrinner Council’s successful Buy…
Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust provides $300,000 lifeline for local charities
More than 40 Brisbane charities in Brisbane will benefit from the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust August grant round, which includes a $100,000 Carla Zampatti enduring…
Sport and community clubs urged to apply for new funding in Schrinner Council’s $3 million grants program
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has extended a new lifeline to sports clubs and other community groups hit by COVID restrictions, urging them to apply for…
Schrinner Council’s footpath care and construction enough to fill more than 15 Suncorp Stadium fields
The Schrinner Council poured enough concrete into new and improved footpaths across Brisbane last financial year to cover Suncorp Stadium’s hallowed turf more than 15…