10 May, 2013
Referendum on constitutional recognition of local
Media Release9 May, 2013
Referendum on constitutional recognition of local
government good news for communities
The Lord Mayors of Australia's capital cities have welcomed today’s announcement by the Prime Minister that a
referendum will be held on 14 Se...
08 May, 2013
Brisbane Red Shield Appeal 2013
The Salvation Army Brisbane Red Shield Appeal is calling for volunteers to assist with their Doorknock Weekend on Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th May 2013.If you can lend a hand, please contact the Salvation Army on (07) 3221 3461 or visit http://salvos.org.au/about-us/red-shield-appeal/.. .
06 May, 2013
New Draft City Plan
Brisbane City Council is preparing a new City Plan to guide the future development of Brisbane and needs your input to ensure our city remains a great place to live and raise a family.The City Plan assists in indicating how land in Brisbane can be used and developed while helping pla...
03 May, 2013
Public feedback sought on draft new City Plan
Public feedback sought on draft new City PlanLord Mayor Graham Quirk is encouraging residents to have their say on Brisbane’s future by providing feedback on the draft new City Plan when formal consultation opens this month.
The Lord Mayor said community consultatio...
22 April, 2013
Indooroopilly Anzac Day Service 2013
Please join me at the Sherwood-Indooroopilly RSL Sub Branch Inc. ANZAC Day March & Service this Thursday, 25th April, 2013.Keating Park Memorial
Cnr Belgrave Road and Coonan Street, Indooroopilly
March starts: 7.50am
Service starts: 8.00am
Featuri...
11 April, 2013
TIME 4 KIDS Fundraiser
"Good afternoonYou wouldn’t believe what just happened to me!
A police officer has just walked into my office and slammed a summons on my desk.
It reads:
“Superintendent Debbie Platz of Brisbane West District Office has been summoned ...
08 April, 2013
City Hall mobility centre improves accessibility
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk is making it easier for all residents to experience our city with the official opening of a Mobility Centre at City Hall.
Cr Quirk said the opening of the Mobility Centre would coincide with celebrations of the $215 million City Hall restoration which ...
05 April, 2013
Council opens consultation for draft Youth Strategy
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has invited Brisbane’s 213,856 young people to help make Brisbane a better place to live, work, study and play by providing feedback on Council’s Draft Strategy for Young People 2013-2018.
Cr Quirk said the draft strategy presented 20 new initiative...
05 April, 2013
City Hall rededicated to the people of Brisbane
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk will open City Hall’s doors to the people of Brisbane on Saturday, 6 April, as part of celebrations for the historic building’s rededication and its $215 million restoration.The Lord Mayor said the community would be invited to visit the beautifully-restor...
11 February, 2013
Draft new City Plan consultation launched
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has begun consultation for the draft new City Plan, revealing a packed program of more than 70 information sessions city wide.Cr Quirk said the information sessions would be held in every corner of the city between 12 February and 28 May, to give residents, co...
01 February, 2013
Lord Mayor announces free music downloads at Council libraries
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has announced Brisbane City Council library members now have access to more than three million songs able to be downloaded free of charge.The Lord Mayor said members could download and keep up to three music tracks per week by simply logging in with their libr...
15 January, 2013
Majority of flood repairs complete: Quirk
Brisbane’s flood recovery continues to forge ahead, with repairs to the majority of council infrastructure such as parks, footpaths and bridges now 100 per cent complete, Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said today.Speaking on the second anniversary of the devastating flood event’s peak, ...
06 December, 2012
Council signs emergency pact with St John’s Ambulance
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has welcomed the signing of an official agreement with St John Ambulance (St John) this week to boost Brisbane’s emergency response capabilities.Cr Quirk said the MoU was developed following the 2011 floods and the release of the Queensland Floods Commission...
23 November, 2012
CCTV cameras to catch bus crimes
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has announced a bold plan to arm Brisbane’s bus fleet with CCTV cameras in a bid to better protect passengers and drivers.The Lord Mayor said council had recently completed a successful 12 month trial of closed-circuit cameras on 204 buses and would now spen...
14 November, 2012
Annual Christmas appeal helps those less fortunate
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has kicked off the 2012 Lord Mayor's Annual Christmas Appeal, helping to raise funds to spread Christmas cheer to those less fortunate in Brisbane.The Appeal is run by the Lord Mayor's Community Trust to support charities working in the fields of disability, h...
14 August, 2012
Council goes virtual at Ekka 2012
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk is inviting Ekka visitors to take a step onto the big screen, walk an interactive timeline, explore Brisbane’s exciting future and share their thoughts about the city at Brisbane City Council’s display, open from 9 – 18 August.Cr Quirk said this year’...
01 August, 2012
Lord Mayor invites City Hall time capsule contributions
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk is inviting residents to be a part of the $215 million City Hall restoration story by contributing to the Brisbane 2012 Time Capsule.The Lord Mayor said the time capsule would be placed in the City Hall auditorium next year, following the renovations.
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04 July, 2012
Lord Mayor rolls out free Wi-Fi to 20 parks
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has announced free wireless internet access in 20 new sites across the city, with the service now live.The Lord Mayor said the Wi-Fi hotspots rollout was part of his vision for Brisbane to be a more connected and accessible city.
“The populari...
22 June, 2012
Lord Mayor funds city’s economic growth
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has unveiled a $3.1 billion Budget for 2012/13 that focuses on boosting the city’s economic growth potential, maintaining a clean and green city and creating a more accessible city.The Lord Mayor’s Budget also includes a conservative average annual increas...
18 June, 2012
hack::Brisbane winners announced
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk today announced the hack::Brisbane competition winners, who have been recognised for creating apps that will make life easier for residents.hack::Brisbane was about helping improve Brisbane by creating new apps, websites or tools that use Council datasets such...
01 June, 2012
Sports stars lend hand to City Hall appeal
Major Brisbane and Queensland sporting codes have rallied together with Lord Mayor Graham Quirk to launch a public appeal to complete fundraising for the $215 million City Hall restoration project.In an historic show of unity, all six major sporting codes have rallied together to sup...
22 March, 2012
Brisbane named in top seven most liveable cities
Brisbane has been recognised as one of the seven most liveable cities in the world after receiving a ‘special mention’ at the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize in Singapore today.Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said Brisbane was the only Australian city named as a finalist for th...
07 March, 2012
City Hall open for event bookings for 2013
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk today announced the $215 million City Hall restoration project was on track and bookings were being received for events in 2013.More than 50 bookings have been received for wedding receptions, school speech nights, gala dinners, exhibitions, concerts, communit...
14 February, 2012
Lord Mayor unveils 20 year economic plan to boost jobs
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk today released a 20 year plan for Brisbane that will see the city capitalise on the global expansion of the resources sector to double its economy by 2031 and support an additional 343,000 workers during the next decade.The Brisbane Economic Development Plan 2...
13 February, 2012
Volunteers declare love for Brisbane on Valentine’s Day
Twelve of Brisbane’s most passionate residents will today be introduced to the world as members of the Brisbane Greeters program.Suitably decked-out in red, the program is made up of volunteers who will reveal the heart and soul of Brisbane and share their personal perspectives of ...
01 February, 2012
Brisbane ranked top ‘mature’ city for growth by 2020
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has welcomed an independent report that says Brisbane will grow faster than any other ‘mature’ world city by 2020.Cr Qurik said the report by Jones Lang La Salle "A New World of Cities: Redefining the Real Estate Investment Map" provides further evidence t...
31 January, 2012
Lord Mayor urges residents to be careful after ‘big wet’
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk is urging Brisbane residents to take extra care when using Council bikeways and parks following recent heavy rain.The Lord Mayor said over the past week, some sections of parks could not be mowed due to steady rain and bikeways may still be wet and slippery.
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19 January, 2012
Lord Mayor sells jobs blueprint to local businesses
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk today unveiled a strategic $125,000 national advertising campaign as part of his blueprint to encourage economic development and create jobs to continue growing Brisbane’s $114 billion economy.Cr Quirk said he would continue to visit as many local businesses...
08 December, 2011
City Hall celebrates a moment in time
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk and Her Excellency the Governor Penelope Wensley, AC, today celebrated the completion of the concrete pouring of the City Hall auditorium floor in a major milestone for the project.The Lord Mayor said the project would now enter its final year of restoration w...
07 December, 2011
LMCT helps out 52 Brisbane charities
The Lord Mayor’s Community Trust Christmas Appeal has raised more than $88,000 this year, helping out 52 of Brisbane’s most in-need charities with a combination of grants, food vouchers and toys.Lord Mayor Graham Quirk served up $88,158 in financial grants and $5000 in Foodbank v...
01 December, 2011
Lord Mayor cans library fines for Christmas
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk is giving Brisbane residents the chance to waive their library fines by donating a can of food throughout the month of December.Cr Quirk said the donated cans would go to Foodbank Queensland to distribute to families in need this Christmas.
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30 November, 2011
Lord Mayor puts disaster coordination centre to test
A band of severe storms today swept through the northern suburbs of Brisbane resulting in dozens of roofs being blown off, flash flooding and debris blocking roads, and widespread power outages.That’s the scenario more than 100 Brisbane City Council staff are facing today in a simu...
29 November, 2011
Techies battle to build Brisbane’s best app
More than forty of Brisbane’s best application and software developers will today battle it out to help improve Brisbane through the creation of new apps, websites or tools.Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said today’s HackFest competition would see participants use recently released Cou...
17 November, 2011
Economic development plan gives voice to business
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has reaffirmed his commitment to creating jobs and strengthening Brisbane businesses after receiving a blueprint of economic development for the city that focuses on how Council can better support businesses, encourage investment and create jobs.The Lord Mayor...
10 November, 2011
Council helps over 1000 homeless
Brisbane City Council has reached out to more than 1000 homeless people when it hosted its 12th Homeless Connect event at the RNA Showgrounds yesterday.Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said the important bi-annual event continued to help homeless people and people at risk of homelessness in B...
27 October, 2011
Lord Mayor serves new tennis facilities for schools
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has today announced a new partnership with Brisbane schools to improve their tennis facilities.
The Lord Mayor said the School Tennis Partnership Program was a $300,000 investment into the future of tennis for the city.
“This is a progr...
27 October, 2011
Brisbane goes wireless
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has announced that free wireless internet access will be available in another 20 sites across Brisbane by mid next year.
The Lord Mayor said he had allocated $2 million in this year’s budget to rollout Wi-Fi in 20 locations, as well as another $413,00...
27 September, 2011
Legacy Way creates 1,000th job, 4,000 more jobs coming
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has announced that more than 1,000 workers have started on Legacy Way, as construction on the project makes inroads at both the western and eastern worksites.Cr Quirk said the mark was a significant step towards the 5,000 jobs and $10.5 billion in economic be...
13 May, 2011
Lord Mayor Announces Free Pet Microchipping Day
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has announced pet owners will be able to microchip their dogs and cats for free tomorrow.He is inviting owners to come along to Council’s Warra Animal Shelter at Bracken Ridge and take an important step in protecting their pets and reducing the number of ani...
18 April, 2011
Lord Mayor Quirk to focus on improving suburbs
Councillor Graham Quirk was today officially appointed as Brisbane City Council’s 16th Lord Mayor and vowed to continue to focus on delivering better services for suburban households.Lord Mayor Quirk said he would continue the work done by outgoing Lord Mayor Campbell Newman to foc...
07 April, 2011
EzyGreen Update - New GreenPower Offer Launched
I’d like to draw your attention to a new offer that is now available through the EzyGreen energy-saving program and could save residents up to $75 a year off their power bill.EzyGreen now includes a new '10% GreenPower' product that offers residents:
- 10% GreenPower...
29 March, 2011
Cr Quirk Elected Lord Mayoral Nominee and Cr Schrinner as Deputy
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman has confirmed that his long term deputy Graham Quirk was today elected unopposed as the LNP Lord Mayoral nominee to succeed Cr Newman if his bid for preselection for the State seat of Ashgrove is successful.Cr Quirk has been the Deputy Lord Mayor since the ...
21 March, 2011
Unanimous support for action now on water prices
Brisbane City Councillors today unanimously backed a motion calling for the state government to bring forward the Queensland Competition Authority’s role to regulate water prices in SEQ effective immediately.Cr Newman said the State Government had decided to appoint the Queensland ...
21 March, 2011
Folk and country artists present free live gig at Brisbane Square Library
Folk and country music lovers are invited to Brisbane Square Library on Sunday March 27 to enjoy two live gigs as part of Brisbane City Council’s free monthly Acoustics on Sunday program.Audiences are in for a treat as Brisbane country-folk artist Phil Smith road tests his new sol...
16 March, 2011
Brisbane Seniors OnLine – Computers can be Fun
Seniors, do you want to have just as much fun with your home computer as your grandchildren do? Well , you can - with the help of Brisbane Seniors on Line.The team of volunteer mentors at BSOL can help you to find and enjoy the many fun activities already available on your computer...
14 March, 2011
City Hall Opens to Public for Up-Close Look
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman has paved the way for Brisbane residents and visitors to take an up-close look at the City Hall restoration works by opening the Visitor Experience Centre.Free interactive and educational displays and presentations tailored for adults and children detail ho...
14 March, 2011
City Hall Opens to Public for Up-Close Look
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman has paved the way for Brisbane residents and visitors to take an up-close look at the City Hall restoration works by opening the Visitor Experience Centre.Free interactive and educational displays and presentations tailored for adults and children detail ho...
11 March, 2011
Brisbane Business Summit Draws Branson and Giuliani
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman today announced that Virgin’s Sir Richard Branson, founder and president of Virgin Group and former Mayor of New York City, Rudy Giuliani, will headline Brisbane’s 2011 Asia Pacific Cities Summit (APCS).The APCS is a Brisbane City Council initiative des...
28 January, 2011
27 January, 2011
Indooroopilly Library Events
http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreat ion/whats-on/by-location/indooroopilly-library/ind ex.htmIndooroopilly Library - Sociable Seniors book club (Cost Fr...
12 January, 2011
Sand bag depot update
Please be advised that as at 11am Wednesday January 12 the sand bag depots are at the following Council Works Depots:- Darra, Shamrock Street
- Morningside, Redfern Street
- Zilmere, 33 Jennings Street
- Newmarket SES, 66 Wilston Road
- Stafford, 41 Lennon...
11 January, 2011
Walter Taylor Ward Flood Alert Information Update
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman has warned property owners along the Brisbane River and suburban creeks of the potential for increased flooding over the next fortnight.Cr Newman said the combination of heavy rain, necessary releases from Wivenhoe Dam, and higher than usual tides, meant t...
11 January, 2011
Brisbane Flood Concerns Escalate
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman today warned that Brisbane is facing a major flood event over the next few days.Cr Newman said that information provided by the Bureau of Meteorology at a Local Disaster Management Group Meeting at 10am today showed that the flood in Brisbane would be signi...
11 January, 2011
Brisbane Evacuation Centre Activated
Brisbane City Council advises an evacuation centre has been set up at the RNA Showgrounds at Bowen Hills for residents affected by floods.The evacuation centre has been established for those who wish to evacuate of their own accord and cannot be accommodated with family or friends. P...
11 January, 2011
More Than 900 Brisbane Streets Affected by Flooding
More than 900 Brisbane streets affected by flooding January 11, 2011Brisbane City Council advises that the attached streets have and will be affected by flooding in Brisbane this week.
Council also advises that more streets may be added to this list as Council continue...
11 January, 2011
Brisbane Streets Affected by Flooding
Lismore Street ACACIA RIDGEWatson Road ACACIA RIDGE
Colebard Street W ACACIA RIDGE
Beatty Road ACACIA RIDGE
Gregory Street ACACIA RIDGE
Loam Street ACACIA RIDGE
Allison Street ALBION
Dover Street ALBION
Crosby Road ALBION
Lucy Street AL...
11 January, 2011
Evacuation Centre Activated
Brisbane City Council advises an evacuation centre has been set up at the RNA Showgrounds at Bowen Hills for residents affected by floods.The evacuation centre has been established for those who wish to evacuate of their own accord and cannot be accommodated with family or friends. P...
10 January, 2011
BCC supports flood affected parts of Queensland
Brisbane City Council has offered a helping hand to Councils and residents in flood ravaged parts of Queensland by donating half a million dollars to support the recovery effort.Acting Lord Mayor Graham Quirk announced the $500,000 donation today, which will be distributed among seve...
17 December, 2010
BCC buses decked out for Christmas
Brisbane City Council buses looked more like Christmas wonderlands today, donning tinsel and baubles as part of Council’s annual bus decorating competition.Lord Mayor Campbell Newman said the team from Council’s Richlands bus depot took out first prize, impressing the judges with...
13 December, 2010
Indooroopilly to Benefit From Improved Infrastructure
Brisbane City Council is planning a number of community infrastructure upgrades for Indooroopilly as part of a draft neighbourhood plan endorsed for the area recently.Local Councillor Julian Simmonds said Council’s draft Indooroopilly Centre Neighbourhood Plan included a new footpa...
09 December, 2010
Council continues support for affordable housing
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman today congratulated Brisbane Housing Company Ltd on the announcement of their 1000th home, at Green Square in Fortitude Valley.Cr Newman said BHC, an independent, not-for-profit organisation which provides affordable housing, was gifted the land on which th...
08 December, 2010
Lord Mayor makes it even easier to learn your flood risk
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman has made it even easier for people to find out their flood risk with Council’s new look FloodWise Property Report.Cr Newman said Council has redeveloped the FloodWise Property Report to make it more user-friendly.
“Severe storms and flood...
08 December, 2010
Museum of Brisbane - Current Exhibitions
With the year drawing to a close and the holiday season almost upon us, the coming weeks are a great time to visit MoB. We’ve got some exciting and hands-on events and public programs happening around The Stoke exhibition and a special curator’s tour of the recently opened Mezzanine exhibition, ...01 December, 2010
Prepare for Summer with Early Warning Alert Service
On the first day of summer, Lord Mayor Campbell Newman is urging Brisbane residents to prepare for the summer storm season by registering for Council’s free Early Warning Alert Service.Cr Newman said 18,320 people had registered for the service, which allows residents to register f...
30 July, 2010
Centenary Highway maintenance works
The Department of Transport and Main Roads would like to advise that pavement repair works will be carried out on the Centenary Highway on Sunday 1 August 2010.The works will commence at 8pm and will be completed by 5am the following morning, weather permitting.
Moto...
14 July, 2010
Walter Taylor Budget Allocation - 2010/2011
WALTER TAYLOR BUDGET ALLOCATION 2010-2011Local Transport Network
• 2010-11 - $1,517,000
• 2011-12 - $1,463,000
Community festivals
• Indooroopilly State High - $6,000
Your Brisbane
• St Lucia Golf Links – Greens and ...
04 June, 2010
Historic Shingle Inn Finds Home at City Hall
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman has found a home for the original Shingle Inn in the restored City Hall from 2012.Cr Newman today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Shingle Inn owners, the Bellchambers family, to transfer ownership to the people of Brisbane.
“...
03 June, 2010
$1.4m In Library Fines Waived For Food Donation
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman has given 77,000 Brisbane residents the chance to waive their library fines by donating a can of food during an amnesty until the end of June.Cr Newman said Council would be waiving more $1.4 million in return for the donations that will be given to Foodban...
03 June, 2010
One Book, Many Stories About Brisbane
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman today launched a revamped version of the popular annual One Book Many Brisbanes anthology of short stories – now in its fifth year.The Lord Mayor launched the competition in 2005, which encourages amateur authors to submit short fiction stories about Bri...
20 May, 2010
Council Looking For Book Worms
Brisbane City Council is inviting primary school children across Brisbane to join its fourth annual Gold Star Reading Club from May 1 to September 3.Family and Community Services Chairman Geraldine Knapp said the free program aimed to encourage and develop reading and literacy skill...
14 May, 2010
Calling All Senior Superstars
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman today called on Brisbane residents over 55 years old to audition for the chance to be crowned the 2010 Senior Superstar.The Lord Mayor said the popular Brisbane City Council event was Australia’s largest talent quest for over 55’s. He said auditions wo...
12 May, 2010
Council helps Over 800 Homeless
Brisbane City Council was able to help more than 800 homeless or at risk people at its Homeless Connect event at the RNA showgrounds today.It was the eighth to be held since Lord Mayor Campbell Newman first introduced the bi-annual event in 2006 to provide Brisbane’s homeless with ...
11 May, 2010
Council Helping Homeless Beat Winter Chill
Brisbane City Council is offering the city’s homeless a free flu-shot, blankets and a hot meal today as part of its annual winter Homeless Connect event at the RNA showgrounds.Lord Mayor Campbell Newman introduced the bi-annual event in 2006 to provide Brisbane’s homeless with fr...
16 April, 2010
Temporary Road Closure- Stamford Rd Indooroopilly- Sunday 18th April 2010- 1am – 3pm
There will be a temporary Road Closure- Stamford Rd Indooroopilly, between Station Rd and Grosvenor Rd- Sunday 18th April 2010- 1am – 3pm.This closure is necessary for the purpose of hoisting air conditioning components onto the Indooroopilly Shopping Centre.
13 April, 2010
Council Grant Gives St Lucia Church New Life
A Council heritage grant has helped restore St Lucia’s historical St Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church to its former glory.Local Councillor Jane Prentice (Walter Taylor Ward) said the work was part of the Heritage Incentives Scheme brought in by Lord Mayor Campbell Newman in 200...
06 April, 2010
Sign Up Now For Extra Green Waste Service
Councillor Jane Prentice is offering western suburbs residents an extra bin for green waste such as grass clippings and garden rubbish to reduce waste to landfill and protect the environment.The voluntary user-pays service, to operate fortnightly, will be rolled out from April. Weste...
25 March, 2010
Kenmore Rugby Club Get New Roof
The Kenmore Districts Rugby Club at Chapel Hill is about to get a new roof after Walter Taylor Councillor Jane Prentice announced a $45,000 grant for the group today.Cr Prentice said the Kenmore Rugby Club was one of three community organisations in Brisbane’s western suburbs to s...
18 March, 2010
Supermarkets Go Wonky on Trolleys
Supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths have turned their backs on Brisbane’s abandoned trolleys, refusing to pay for the return of the shopping carts at a public tender.Lord Mayor Campbell Newman today said Council was left with no option but to sell the trolleys for scrap after t...
12 March, 2010
Vollies The Wesley Needs Morning Shift Volunteers
Are you a morning person?Do you live in the Western Suburbs and have some spare time to give to helping others? If so we need to hear from you.......
The Wesley Hospital Volunteer Department requires friendly people to assist with early morning admissions, commencing from 6a...
25 February, 2010
Underground Power Cable Upgrade between Tennyson and St Lucia
ENERGEX is investing over $11.5 million to upgrade the electricity networkbetween Tennyson and St Lucia to boost capacity in the area and ensure a reliable supply for the future.The project will involve the construction of underground power cables in the roadway between the Tennyson and St L...
19 February, 2010
The Glenleighden School Needs Your Help
Every Wednesday Early Childhood students form The Glenleighden School attends horse-riding lessons off site. The school bus that transports the students must be equipped with booster seats. Unfortunately the school does not have enough booster seats to fill the bus. If anyone has a spare booster sea...15 February, 2010
NRMA Grants Program
NRMA Insurance offer a rang of grants to community groups on an annual basis.The Community Grants Program provides funding to support community and not for profit organisations that are making our communities safer, particularly in the areas of crime prevention, road safety, emergenc...
03 February, 2010
The Queensland Youth Environment Council (QYEC)
The Queensland Youth Environment Council (QYEC) is a Ministerial Advisory Council set up to provide the Queensland Government with a youth perspective about key environmental sustainability issues. Since 2007, QYEC members have provided the Queensland Government with advice on renewable energy, ene...03 February, 2010
The Queensland Youth Environment Council (QYEC)
The Queensland Youth Environment Council (QYEC) is a Ministerial Advisory Council set up to provide the Queensland Government with a youth perspective about key environmental sustainability issues. Since 2007, QYEC members have provided the Queensland Government with advice on renewable energy, ene...22 January, 2010
Lord Mayor Honours Brisbane’s Unsung Heroes
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman last night announced the winners of his 2010 Australia Day Awards.The Lord Mayor’s Australia Day Awards honour the achievements of those who significantly improve the lives of others and contribute to the vision of a harmonious Brisbane.
T...
20 January, 2010
UICC World Cancer Declaration- How to Sign Up
Councillor Prentice has just signed the UICC World Cancer Declaration.If you are interested in signing this, please click here
What is the World Cancer Declaration?
Launched in 2006 and revised...
04 January, 2010
Storm Warnings By Phone or Computer
Brisbane City Council has launched a free early warning weather system to alert people to the danger of damaging storms, floods and other serious events such as bushfires.The Brisbane Early Warning Alert Service will run for 12 months on a trial basis.
Acting Lord Mayo...
19 December, 2009
CANCELLED: Walter Taylor Christmas Party in The Park
Due to wet weather the Walter Taylor Christmas Party in The Park, due to be held in Akuna Oval on Saturday the 19th of December at 4pm has been cancelled.We apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.
10 December, 2009
Lord Mayor and Cr Prentice Launches ‘Teleclassroom’
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman and Councillor Jane Prentice, today launched a videoconferencing project designed to forge closer links between schools in Brisbane and those in our international sister cities.Councillor Prentice flicked the switch on the ‘teleclassroom’ initiative whi...
08 December, 2009
Council Protects Heritage Properties
Brisbane City Council intends to add another 61 historic properties across the city to its Heritage Register to ensure they are safeguarded for the future.Neighbourhood Planning and Development Assessment Chair Amanda Cooper said investigations had revealed a raft of homes, schools, ...
03 December, 2009
Huge response to CPR in Libraries
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman is doubling the number of CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) lessons at Brisbane City Council libraries following a huge public response to last month’s announcement of 12-month pilot.Under the pilot, Council is offering Brisbane residents free CPR sessi...
10 November, 2009
BCC to offer free CPR courses
Brisbane City Council will offer free CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) sessions in 16 of its libraries as a pilot program from December this year for a period of 12 months.Families and Community Services Chair Geraldine Knapp said Council had partnered with community organisation...
09 November, 2009
Public Wants Bad Tees Removed
Brisbane City Council is set to allow the removal of ‘nuisance’ trees on public land that endanger public safety, or pose a risk to property, as part of a major policy overhaul.However Lord Mayor Campbell Newman said the proposed new policy, to go before Civic Cabinet on Monday, ...
09 November, 2009
Brisbane’s Future Needs You
Brisbane needs its residents to help plan the city’s future, is the clear message from Brisbane City Council from today.Council has today launched an unprecedented call to action to get residents involved in planning for the future of their suburb and city.
The camp...
09 November, 2009
Parking To Remain Free
Brisbane Deputy Mayor Graham Quirk says people will not be required to pay for permits to park outside their homes, despite a “vicious and desperate” rumour campaign by the Labor Opposition.Cr Quirk today blasted Labor Opposition leader Shayne Sutton for spreading a false rumour ...
26 October, 2009
The SignatureBrisbane Seed Grants
The SignatureBrisbane Seed Grants are designed to increase the environmental and cultural wealth of Brisbane in unique and creative ‘signature’ ways.They are awarded to individuals, groups or organisations for a project that either focuses on an environmental topic and has an ar...
01 October, 2009
Take an active role, contribute to Homeless Connect
The next Homeless Connect event will be held Wednesday 4 November 2009 from 9am–2pm. The event brings essential, practical services such as housing, legal, financial and personal care, for homeless people, together at one time in City Hall. It also provides an opportunity for participants to enjoy...23 September, 2009
LIONS - BRINGING OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER
Have you ever felt you should give back just a little of your time to your community?The Lions Club of Brisbane Inner West is seeking members to get involved in a number of projects to assist others in need.Projects on the horizon include: helping refugee children adapt to Australian...
19 September, 2009
Council Pools Now Open
Brisbane City Council pools will reopen today (Saturday September 19) after a five-month winter break.Southside and Westside residents will enjoy $2 million of improvements completed over the break at Hibiscus, Acacia Ridge, Runcorn and Bellbowrie pools.
Swimmers will ...
15 September, 2009
Queensland School Girl wins National Poetry Award
Friday September 4th, 2009 Chapel Hill State School Grade Seven student Robin Allsopp won the Dorothea Mackellar National Poetry Award 2009 for Upper Primary with her Poem “Sodden Dreams”.The Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards is the oldest and largest poetry competition for school student...
14 September, 2009
The Phase Out of Electric Hot Water Systems in Gas Reticulated Areas.
Please find below the link to the information on the phase out of electric hot water systems in gas reticulated areas.CLICK HERE
Currently the Queensland state gove...
12 September, 2009
Council Pools Reopen For Summer
Brisbane City Council pools will reopen for summer on Saturday September 19 after a five-month break.Southside and Westside residents will enjoy $2 million of work completed over the break at Hibiscus, Acacia Ridge, Runcorn and Bellbowrie pools featuring new interactive play features...
11 September, 2009
“Notes for Note$” - Giving More Than Music
The Queensland Philanthropic Orchestra (www.philanthropic.org.au) will perform two concerts on the 18th and 19th September, commencingat 7.30pm at All Hallows School in the Valley.
70 musicians will volunteer their time and talents to raise much needed funds, with all proceeds...
01 September, 2009
Lord Mayor's Multicultural Round Table Business Scholarships: Apply Now!
The Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Round Table is now accepting applications for the 2010 Business Scholarship program.Scholarships are available in Certificate IV Small Business Management and Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at Southbank Institute of Technology and Sarina ...
24 August, 2009
Call for application: Lord Mayor's Multicultural Round Table Business Scholarship Program
Scholarship opportunities are now available:The Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Round Table is now calling for scholarship applications from emerging entrepreneurs from multicultural backgrounds. Successful candidates will study to complete a Graduate Vocational Certificate in Enterpre...
05 August, 2009
City Hall To Be Filled With Senior Superstars
Families and Communities Services Chairman Geraldine Knapp announced the grand finalists for Brisbane City Council’s Senior Superstar competition today after two “red hot” semi finals over the weekend.The competition’s 26 semi-finalists played to packed houses over the weeke...
03 August, 2009
Community Grants- NOW OPEN
The Community Grants Program, Lord Mayor's Sustainability Grants, Environmental Grants Program, Wildlife Carer Funding Program and the Cultivating Community Gardens Grant opened on the 27th of July. Applications must be submitted by the 7th of September, with an anticipated outcome notification date...31 July, 2009
Senior Superstar 2009 Semi Finals
Australia's largest talent quest for over 50s will see bush poets, accordion players, tap dancers, whistlers and singers compete on August 1 and August 2 when Brisbane City Council presents the semi finals for Senior Superstar 2009.The two semi-final shows will take place at 2pm at ...
22 July, 2009
Lord Mayor Awards Spotless Suburb
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman today named Corinda as Brisbane’s cleanest suburb as part of his inaugural ‘Spotless Suburb’ competition.Corinda, in Brisbane’s southwest ward of Tennyson, beat 26 other suburbs in a contest backed by Keep Australian Beautiful that began in May this...
16 July, 2009
Lord Mayor Launches Artist Fellowship
Brisbane City Council has reached out across the world and drawn together 72 established Brisbane artists to act as a new resource to the city’s emerging artists.Each one of the 72 has previously received the Lord Mayor’s Fellowship Grant in their early careers and went on to est...
15 July, 2009
Lord Mayor Launches New Drink Wise Campaign
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman will next week launch a new drink wise campaign directed at Brisbane parents, in a bid to stem alcohol misuse among teenagers.DrinkWise Australia’s national DRINKWISE Parents 5-Point Plan campaign will launch across the country in every Capital City this ...
14 July, 2009
Lord Mayor’s Australia Day Awards
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman is calling on the city to nominate its top residents, as he launches his search for winners of the Lord Mayor’s Australia Day Awards.A total of eight awards including Citizen of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year, and Young Citizen of the Year are now ...
03 July, 2009
Council Offers Free Immunisation
Brisbane City Council has announced the locations for the next 300 free immunisation sessions for infants and schoolchildren.Fourteen clinics will offer immunisation from July to December for Hepatitis B, Chicken Pox, Diphtheria, Tetanus, whooping cough, rubella and Human Papilloma V...
23 June, 2009
Tackling Mozzies Begins In Your Backyard
Residents are being urged to do their bit to limit backyard mozzie breeding, after recent heavy rains and storms.Council’s $3.5 million mosquito management program has been stepped-up to target about 3,000 public area breeding hotspots each week to limit the spread of mozzies.
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19 June, 2009
Free Home Tutoring Online
Brisbane City Council is delivering free home tutoring to families with children aged 9-17 years - and assisting parents in the financial squeeze.Online sessions available through its library website have been ramped up from 250 sessions a month to 725 to meet demand from both primar...
19 June, 2009
CBD Units Recycling Is Council-First
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman will introduce permanent bulk-recycling collections to Brisbane’s inner city - for the first time in Brisbane City Council history - as part of his record $3.4 billion budget.City Business Chair Cr David McLachlan today hailed the Lord Mayor’s 10-month ...
19 June, 2009
Lord Mayor Supports Brisbane Communities
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman has dished out the latest round of community funding, ensuring the combined boost of over $838,000 in cash for Brisbane’s community groups.Families and Communities Chair Geraldine Knapp said about 50 local projects had received funding through the second ...
17 June, 2009
Brisbane Plans For the Future
Five Neighbourhood Plans will be started across Brisbane this year, as Council grapples with State Government demands to made room for more people.The new Neighbourhood Plans – for Mount Gravatt Central, Indooroopilly, Racecourse precinct/ Hendra/ Doomben, Lower Oxley Creek, and To...
17 June, 2009
Lord Mayor Lends A Hand To SES
BRISBANE’S State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers will get up to $500 a year volunteering to help the community during wild weather.Lord Mayor Campbell Newman has included annual ‘thank you’ payments in a bid to keep SES workers in training and ready to render assistance.
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17 June, 2009
New Lawn Bins, Extra Recycling
RATEPAYERS are to be offered new green waste bins, and an extra recycling bin.Lord Mayor Campbell Newman said the new bins were not compulsory, and would be provided on a user-pays basis from July 1, 2010.
The new green waste bins would cost $55, plus an annual collect...
11 June, 2009
Trust Supports The Disabled
New therapy rooms will be built at Kenmore charity SPACE (Specialised Programs and Community Endeavours) under a $100,000 boost from Lady Mayoress Lisa Newman.The Lady Mayoress, Chair of the Lord Mayor’s Community Trust, will today present SPACE with the major grant under her annual giving...
09 June, 2009
Council Aids Ratepayers in Need
Brisbane City Council’s Independent Rates Relief Tribunal continues to come to the aid of people unable to pay their rates bill, Finance Chairman Adrian Schrinner said today.Council will next week approve over $37,000 to assist 15 ratepayers based on the recommendation of the IRRT....
09 June, 2009
Riverside Cafe Opening 22nd June 2009
Dreamed of having a relaxing coffee by the river in Fig Tree Pocket?Now you can - at the Riverside Cafe at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary! Located near the administration building near the public carpark, there are plenty of FREE places to park.
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05 June, 2009
Council Helps ‘Oldies’ Invade Social Networks
Brisbane City Council libraries are currently brimming with older generations learning how to sign up to the social networking revolution, Families and Community Services Chair Geraldine Knapp revealed today.Some 331 people attended sessions on how to use online communication tools ...
26 May, 2009
Council’s Flood Response Continues
The floods may have receded, but Lord Mayor Campbell Newman said Brisbane City Council would continue to focus its efforts on coordinating flood relief and the enormous clean up effort following recent severe weather.Up to 320mm of rain fell in a 24 hour period in some parts of Brisb...
22 May, 2009
New Garbage Deal Cuts Waste Emissions
Brisbane’s inefficient split system garbage trucks will be gone in less than two years under a new household waste collection deal awarded by the Brisbane City Council.The deal, worth about $200 million over eight years, will see the old ‘Euro 2’ emissions garbage trucks replac...
21 May, 2009
Onya Woolies, C’mon Coles
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman today praised supermarket giant Woolworths for introducing a trolley lock system in a bid to stop trolleys being abandoned on city streets.Brisbane City Council has collected over 4000 abandoned trolleys from Brisbane’s streets in recent months, including...
20 May, 2009
***FLOODING CONTACT NUMBERS
If you are experiencing any difficulties due to the current flooding please phone one of the following services:Flood Hotline - 3247 8943
Energex – 13 19 62
State Emergency Services (SES) – 13 25 00
Translink - 13 12 30
Telstra - 13 22 03
Optus...
15 May, 2009
Construction of Stormwater Drainage
Oxford Terrace to Princess Street, TARINGAThe Brisbane City Council wishes to advise that construction of stormwater drainage works will be conducted in your street. Work is expected to begin on or about Monday 18th May 2009, with completion anticipated to be within 6 Months of co...
12 May, 2009
Premier's Awards for Queensland Seniors
Senior volunteers make a significant and positive difference in many areas of the community. Whether it's through the arts, social welfare, education, or health, Queensland benefits enormously from their generous input.The Premier’s Award for Queensland Seniors recognises Queensla...
12 May, 2009
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Brisbane City Council offers a free service, where you can safely dispose of your Hazardous Waste. Please see below details for the next Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event:Where: Willawong Transfer Station, Sherbrooke Rd, Willawong
When: Saturday 6th June 2009<...
12 May, 2009
Home Owners Flock to Council Website
Brisbane City Council’s new and improved Planning and Building website is the most clicked link on Council’s homepage – with visits already up 153 percent.The site was officially launched last month as part of the Lord Mayor’s commitment to making Brisbane City Council Austr...
11 May, 2009
Brisbane Goes Red For Women and Heart Disease
To increase the awareness of heart disease amongst women, the Heart Foundation is running the campaign, ‘Brisbane Goes Red for Women’ during the month of June 2009.Councillor Prentice is encouraging Walter Taylor residents to get behind this campaign, and wear something red on th...
01 May, 2009
New Water Restrictions Now Apply For SEQ
Target 200With recent rains, South East Queensland’s dams have reached a combined capacity of 50 per cent. The Extra water has allowed us to move fro High to Medium Level Water Restrictions, which means every person, can use 200 litres of water each day. That’s Target 200.
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01 May, 2009
Kerbside Clean Ups- Green Waste
Brisbane City Council offers a free kerbside green waste collections for residents. Walter Taylor Ward residents can put their green waste out this month for collection, please visit the website below for exact dates in your suburb.This service will help you to clean up around your g...
30 April, 2009
The University of Queensland Drive Retirement Initiative
The University of Queensland Drive Retirement Initiative(UQDrive) was developed based on the needs of current and retired driversWhat is UQDrive?
UQDrive is a 6 week group program that runs one morning per week and focuses on issues with regards to driving and life after drivi...
29 April, 2009
Brisbane’s Shopping Trolley Stockpile Revealed
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman has challenged major supermarket chains to get serious about shopping trolleys after Council collected 1500 abandoned trolleys in the past month.Cr Newman described the situation as “unacceptable” and said supermarkets and shopping centres had to do mor...
26 April, 2009
Council Fair Launches Greenfest 2009
Brisbane City Council will help launch Australia’s largest free green festival today, as part of its goal to make Brisbane Australia’s greenest city.Lord Mayor Campbell Newman said the pre-launch of Greenfest 2009 at Council’s Green Heart CitySmart Neighbourhood Fair at Taring...
23 April, 2009
10,000 Steps Brisbane
There are lots of fabulous reasons to start walking – you’ll feel more energised, increase your social networks and feel more connected to your community. Walking is low cost, easy to start and you’ll help the environment by reducing your carbon footprint.
Start your 10...
23 April, 2009
Brisbane Student Ambassador
Do you love living in Brisbane? Want to play an active role in marketing the city?What is the Brisbane Student Ambassador Program?
The Brisbane Student Ambassador Program is an exciting opportunity to be involved in promoting Brisbane to future international students w...
23 April, 2009
City Plan Review
Brisbane City Council is undergoing a formal review of the City Plan.If you take part in the review, you can help write the rules that will guide Brisbane’s future development.
The City Plan review is legally required by state legislation called the Integrated Plan...
20 April, 2009
Happy 100th Birthday!
I am delighted to wish Mrs Ruth Young ( St Lucia ) and Mr Arthur Errington ( Indooroopilly ) happy 100th birthday. I hope that your special day is surrounded with friends and family.Mrs Young will celebrate her 100th birthday on the 23rd of April and Mr Errington will celebrate his s...
20 April, 2009
One Book Many Brisbanes Winners Announced
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman today announced the five winning entries selected to feature in this year’s special B150 edition of Council’s One Book Many Brisbanes anthology.A mixture of published and unpublished writers feature in the annual compilation of short stories – which h...
17 April, 2009
Fete De lL Musique Entries Open
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman is today calling for unusual performance venues - from butcher shops to florists – for this year’s Fête de la Musique Brisbane on Sunday 21 June.The Lord Mayor said Fête de la Musique Brisbane was a free music festival, by the people for the people, d...
14 April, 2009
Homeless Connect
The next Homeless Connect event will be held 27 May 2009 from 9am – 2pm at Brisbane City Hall. The event brings essential, practical services such as housing, legal, financial and personal care, for homeless people, together at one time in City Hall. It also provides an opportunity for participant...06 February, 2009
Council Seeks Feedback on Mountain Biking
Council seeks feedback on mountain bikingBRISBANE City Council wants to know what you think about mountain biking in Brisbane.
Environment, Parks and Sustainability Chair Peter Matic today announced Council had launched an on-line consultation between February 6 and Ap...
23 January, 2009
Free Council Plants for Walter Taylor Ward Residents
Free Council Plants for Walter Taylor Ward ResidentsCouncillor for The Walter Taylor Ward, Jane Prentice is please to announce that Brisbane City Council’s first free plants of the year are now on offer to residents of the Walter Taylor Ward, with your rates notic...
12 December, 2008
Nominate local applicants for Australia Day Awards
As Australia Day fast approaches, nominations are coming to a close for the Lord Mayor’s 2009 Australia Day and Green Heart Awards.Cr. Jane Prentice encourages local residents to nominate before 14 November, when nominations close.
“The Lord Mayor’s Australia Day Awards, offer t...
18 November, 2008
Popular request on Green Up Afternoon
At the weekend, many local residents requested information regarding the live entertainment at our Green Up Afternoon.In response to your enquiries, I promised to place the information on my website.
The jazz group who performed is Azul Jazz. They are available for all t...
24 October, 2008
Residents invited to forum with the Lord Mayor
Walter Taylor Ward residents are offered the opportunity to express and discuss their views on local issues with Lord Mayor, Campbell Newman and the Civic Cabinet at a ‘Listen Forum’ next month.Cr. Jane Prentice encourages all Walter Taylor Ward residents to utilise this opportunity.
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22 August, 2008
BIFF IN THE BURBS cancelled
This evening's scheduled community event sponsored by the Lord Mayor's Suburban Initiative Fund, BIFF IN THE BURBS, has been cancelled due to unfavourable weather forecasts.The event was to be hosted at Perrin Park, Toowong.
Councillor Jane Prentice apologises for the su...
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