Incorporating the suburbs of Aspley, Bald Hills, Bracken Ridge, Carseldine, Fitzgibbon and Zillmere
Thousands of Brisbane residents have cast their votes and declared a sunset snap as the People’s Choice winner for the 2023 Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner congratulated winner Lilly Walker on her image ‘Garden fit for a Queen’ which took...
Brisbane libraries are starting an exciting new chapter after experiencing a massive increase in visitor numbers over the last 12 months. New figures reveal Brisbane’s network of 33 libraries recorded more than 5 million visitors in 2022-2023, or about 14,000...
The Lord Mayor's Better Suburbs Community Facility Category has one round, opening on 21 August 2023 and closing on 9 October 2023. The Community Facility Category provides funding to improve, develop and maintain community facilities, with preference provided to...
More than 1,300 new green waste recycling bins have been ordered by Brisbane households after the Schrinner Council slashed the cost to less than $1-a-week. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the take-up of green bins in July was a threefold increase on the same month...
Brisbane’s green thumbs have spoken! The four fragrant front runners to represent Brisbane as the city’s newest floral emblem have now been revealed for public vote. The shortlist of native blooms include: Brisbane Wattle (Acacia fimbriata) Brisbane Lily (Proiphys...
Brisbane residents have even more to celebrate in their suburbs, with the Zillmere library and hall now reopened after major upgrades. It was wonderful to join Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and our community on Saturday at the official opening of the Zillmere Library....
A captivating image of a riverside alleyway has taken the top prize in the 2023 Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner congratulated local photographer, Conner Gouws on his win, which included a $5000 cash prize. “Brisbane is absolutely brimming...
Round 1, 2023/24 of the Community Support Category of the Lord Mayor’s Better Suburbs Grants are now open. This round will close for applications on 28 August 2023. The Community Support Category of the Lord Mayor’s Better Suburbs Grants is broad in scope, with...
Do you know of any individuals, community groups, schools, kindergartens or businesses going above and beyond to reduce their waste in Brisbane? We want to hear about them! Brisbane City Council’s WasteSMART Brisbane Awards are back for 2023 and nominations are open...