Posted on Friday, 1 February, 2013
As the city recovers from the severe weather, clean-up efforts are in full swing to ensure our streets return to their clean and green state. To help residents, all Council transfer stations are now open for free tipping of storm-related green waste or general waste. Stations are open from 6.30am to... ... more
Posted on Friday, 1 February, 2013
With many Brisbane residents still feeling the effects of significant blackouts across the city, Council has placed more than 50 skip bins in key areas of Brisbane affected by power outages to assist residents in the disposal of food waste.
These areas include suburbs where power has been out for m... ... more
Posted on Friday, 1 February, 2013
With the worst of the weekend’s storm now behind us, our attention turns to helping residents and properties affected by the flood event. While the storm did impact our city, we have learnt from past events and have been able to respond quickly and decisively.
To complement our Contact Cen... ... more
Posted on Monday, 21 January, 2013
Clean Up Australia Day is on again and 2013 will mark its 23rd year and Brisbane City Council's ongoing support for this event. In March 2012 tens of thousands of residents joined in the massive clean up effort around Brisbane. With your help 23,303 volunteers across 371 registered sites in Brisbane... ... more
Posted on Thursday, 17 January, 2013
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has revealed that major upgrades of Kingsford Smith Drive and Wynnum Road could be brought forward after council received a ground-breaking offer to take control of the operations of the Legacy Way tunnel and Go Between Bridge.
The Lord Mayor also used today’s announce... ... more
Posted on Friday, 11 January, 2013
Brisbane City Council is pleased to confirm that construction on the Gateway North Bikeway project will be commencing in early 2013. Once finished, the bikeway will improve safety and access for cyclists and pedestrians by completing the missing link between Nudgee Road and the existing Moreton Bay ... ... more
Posted on Thursday, 29 November, 2012
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has thrown his full support behind an innovative plan to secure the future of Brisbane’s iconic twin horse-racing tracks by transforming them into a world-class community and entertainment hub.
This afternoon the Lord Mayor will lead his LNP team in a vote of support f... ... more
Posted on Tuesday, 27 November, 2012
Looking for a fabulous night out!! Front Row Theatre Company presents the Works of William Shakespeare in 6 shows nightly at the Hamilton Library from 30 November through to 15 December. For more information, please visit the website: www.frontrow.org.auFor Tickets, please email: bookings@front... ... more
Posted on Monday, 26 November, 2012
For those seeking to tickle their creative funny bone the Brisbane Institute of Art offers a wide variety of classes for students of any age or experience level. BIA allows students to enjoy interaction with other creative people who share an interest in art and its making. Tucked ... ... more
Posted on Thursday, 22 November, 2012
A program of work for improving the accessibility at various ferry terminals has been developed following consultation with groups representing people with a disability.Work is scheduled to start from Monday 19th November until late December at Apollo Road and Bretts Wharf Ferry Terminals. The... ... more