21 May, 2013
Lord Mayor welcomes new 5-star hotel for Brisbane
Lord Mayor welcomes new 5-star hotel for BrisbaneLord Mayor Graham Quirk has welcomed news that the former District and Supreme Courts will be redeveloped into a mixed-use precinct including a five star hotel.
The State Government today announced it had finalised the s...
21 May, 2013
Council helps rugby clubs to save energy and money
Council helps rugby clubs to save energy and moneyLord Mayor Graham Quirk today launched a new partnership between Council and the Queensland Rugby Union and Queensland Reds to help rugby supporters and clubs to save energy and save money.
The Lord Mayor also announced...
10 May, 2013
Public feeback 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...
10 May, 2013
European Red Fox Management Program
Brisbane City Council will be implementing a European Red Fox management program between the 13/05/2013 and the 14/06/2013 at the following locations:100 St Helens Road Mitchelton (St Helens Road Park)
168 Fernberg Road Paddington (Government House)
501 Gooderham Road W...
10 May, 2013
Lord Mayor accounces new 'weed-fighting' assistance program
Lord Mayor announces new ‘weed-fighting’ assistance programLord Mayor Graham Quirk is lending a hand to individuals and groups helping to restore and repair Brisbane’s bushland areas, today announcing the successful recipients of Council’s Community Conservation Initiatives ...
09 May, 2013
Referendum on Constitutional recognition of local government good news fo communities
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 September ...
06 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...
26 April, 2013
Lord Mayor names company to rebuild Riverwalk
Lord Mayor names company to rebuild RiverwalkLord Mayor Graham Quirk has announced John Holland as the successful tender to undertake the Riverwalk reconstruction to reconnect New Farm to the CBD for cyclists, pedestrians and joggers.
Works will start next month to rec...
11 April, 2013
Lord Mayor rolls-out pedestrian countdown timers
Lord Mayor rolls-out pedestrian countdown timersLord Mayor Graham Quirk has completed the roll-out of additional pedestrian countdown timers today, including the city’s first pedestrian countdown timer at Fortitude Valley.
The Lord Mayor said new timers were fitted at three...
05 April, 2013
City Hall rededicated to the people of Brisbane
City Hall rededicated to the people of BrisbaneLord 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...
05 April, 2013
Council opens consultation for draft Youth Strategy
Council opens consultation for draft Youth StrategyLord 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.
...
04 April, 2013
Council transformation of Eagle Lane gets underway
Council transformation of Eagle Lane gets underwayLord Mayor Graham Quirk is delivering Council’s latest Vibrant Laneways program, with construction works now underway to transform Eagle Lane into an artistic, pedestrian-friendly outdoor space.
Neighbourhood Plannin...
02 April, 2013
Brisbane Time Capsule locked inside City Hall
Brisbane Time Capsule locked inside City HallLord Mayor Graham Quirk will capture present-day Brisbane for future generations, with a time capsule to be locked inside City Hall today (Tuesday, 2 April).
The Lord Mayor said it was fitting that the time capsule be buried...
27 March, 2013
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium re-opens with star power
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium re-opens with star powerLord Mayor Graham Quirk is welcoming visitors to the new Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium following a $1.063 million upgrade, including a new ‘Megastar’ optical star projector.
The Lord Mayor said the venue wo...
25 March, 2013
Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards winners announced
Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards winners announcedLord Mayor Graham Quirk has announced the three winners of the 2013 Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards, with their artworks to be showcased in King George Square from Tuesday.
The Lord Mayor congratulated the winners...
14 March, 2013
Council boosts free inner-city motorcycle parking
Council boosts free inner-city motorcycle parkingLord Mayor Graham Quirk is delivering additional free inner-city motorcycle and scooter parking for Brisbane residents, today announcing the 100th new parking space installed in the CBD.
Deputy Mayor and Infrastructure Chairman...
14 March, 2013
Beautification works in Paddington set to blossom
Beautification works in Paddington set to blossomLord Mayor Graham Quirk has announced a beautification project for Paddington, with more than 100 shade-producing street trees and new gardens to be added along the popular areas of Given and Latrobe Terraces.
The Lord M...
13 March, 2013
Beautification works in Paddington set to blossom
Beautification works in Paddington set to blossomLord Mayor Graham Quirk has announced a beautification project for Paddington, with more than 100 shade-producing street trees and new gardens to be added along the popular areas of Given and Latrobe Terraces.
The Lord M...
07 March, 2013
Council's green thumb giveaways
Council’s green thumb giveawaysLord Mayor Graham Quirk is encouraging the city’s green thumbs to take advantage of Council’s free native plants program, with more than 20 new plant species on offer this year.
The Lord Mayor said the program gave away an average o...
07 March, 2013
Lord Mayor trials way finding audio signs in CBD
Lord Mayor trials way finding audio signs in CBDLord Mayor Graham Quirk is today undertaking an Australian-first trial of audio signage that will assist people with a visual impairment to more easily find their way around Queen Street Mall.
Called ‘Step Hear’ audib...
07 March, 2013
National Medal of Honour for Brisbane SES
National Medal of Honour for Brisbane SESLord Mayor Graham Quirk will present Australia’s highest emergency service medal of honour to 72 Brisbane men and women tonight (Thursday), in recognition of their selfless contribution to the city during the January 2011 floods.
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01 March, 2013
Residents encouraged to lend a hand on clean-up Australia Day
Residents encouraged to lend a hand on clean-up Australia DayLord Mayor Graham Quirk is encouraging residents to roll up their sleeves this Sunday for
Clean-up Australia Day to help Brisbane recover from recent weather events.
Cr Quirk said while substantial p...
21 February, 2013
Hot start for Brisbane Business Hotline 133BNE
Hot start for Brisbane Business Hotline 133BNEThe Brisbane Business Hotline 133 BNE has reported an excellent first seven months in operation, with Lord Mayor Graham Quirk reporting almost 6,500 calls from business owners between July 2011 and January this year.
The Lord Mayo...
21 February, 2013
Lord Mayor makes in-roads to reduce traffic congestion
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk is making significant headway to minimise traffic congestion on the city’s suburban road network, with the delivery of its seventh major road project for this financial year.The Lord Mayor said the completion of the latest road project at Upper Kedron Road o...
19 February, 2013
Lord Mayor scraps "Rolls Royce" ferry terminal designs
Lord Mayor scraps “Rolls Royce” ferry terminal designsLord Mayor Graham Quirk has scrapped the Bligh Government’s international ferry terminal competition in favour of a more practical design with a higher flood resilience after discovering the winning pitch would leave ratepay...
15 February, 2013
Fortitude Valley black spot upgrade progresses
Fortitude Valley black spot upgrade progressesLord Mayor Graham Quirk is making steady progress on the black spot upgrade of Ann and Gipps Street, with works beginning this weekend to improve the footpath near Chinatown.
The Lord Mayor said work on the $1.9 million pro...
08 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
Eight Animal Microchipping and Registration Event
I would like to inform you about the eight animal microchipping and registration events being held in partnership with the National Pet Register - Lost Dogs Home (LDH). The eight locations are being held all over Brisbane allowing for dog owners to easily pick and choose a suitable time and locatio...31 January, 2013
Lord Mayor announces free music downloads at Council libraries
Lord Mayor announces free music downloads at Council librariesLord 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 a...
31 January, 2013
Toowong Library hosts John Hickman
Toowong Library hosts John HickmanLord Mayor Graham Quirk has announced Toowong Library will host local author John Hickman on Wednesday, 13 March when the writer discusses his ‘warts and all’ tribute to his father in the book ‘Reluctant Hero’.
Local Councillor Peter Matic (To...
29 January, 2013
Emergency Media Release - Residents advised to conserve water usage
EMERGENCY MEDIA RELEASETuesday, 29 January 2013, 12.40pm
Residents advised to conserve water usage
Customers are advised to conserve water usage effective immediately due to
reduced levels of potable water supplies.
Seqwater has advised that due to record turbidit...
29 January, 2013
SANDBAGS
MEDIA ALERT:Lord Mayor Graham Quirk will lend council staff and volunteers a hand filling sandbags ahead of tonight's potential flooding in riverside suburbs.
He is also encouraging residents to follow some simple tips for the sandbags to ensure they have the best cha...
29 January, 2013
SANDBAG TIPS FOR RESIDENTS
Flood Fact SheetSandbag tips
for residents
This fact sheet contains advice for residents and businesses about sandbagging – including filling, stacking, disposal and safety.
Filling sandbags
• Sandbags should be roughly two-thirds full - do not overfill sandba...
25 January, 2013
Lord Mayor urges resident to get ready for rainfall
Lord Mayor urges residents to get ready for rainfallLord Mayor Graham Quirk is warning residents to secure their property and plan ahead this Australia Day long weekend, with ex- tropical cyclone Osmond predicted to bring wet and windy conditions to parts of Brisbane.
...
22 January, 2013
Lord Mayor to honour Brisbane Heat with Keys to City
Lord Mayor to honour Brisbane Heat with Keys to CityLord Mayor Graham Quirk is congratulating the Brisbane Heat Twenty20 cricket team for their win last night (Saturday, 19th January) in the Big Bash premiership, by bestowing them with the Keys to the City.
The Lord M...
22 January, 2013
Lord Mayor gives childhood immunisation debate a boost
Lord Mayor gives childhood immunisation debate a boostLord Mayor Graham Quirk has reaffirmed council’s long-standing commitment to providing free childhood immunisations as the debate over whether children should be vaccinated continues to flare.
The Lord Mayor wil...
21 January, 2013
Lord Mayor to honour Brisbane Heat with Keys to City
Lord Mayor to honour Brisbane Heat with Keys to CityLord Mayor Graham Quirk is congratulating the Brisbane Heat Twenty20 cricket team for their win last night (Saturday, 19th January) in the Big Bash premiership, by bestowing them with the Keys to the City.
The Lord M...
14 January, 2013
Majority of flood repairs complete
Majority of flood repairs complete: QuirkBrisbane’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 sec...
20 December, 2012
Lord Mayor moves back to City Hall
Lord Mayor moves back to City HallLord Mayor Graham Quirk moved back into City Hall today (Thursday, 20 December) marking another milestone in the three-year restoration.
Cr Quirk said the $215 million project remained on time and on budget, and was now about 90 per c...
18 December, 2012
Lord Mayor says yes to fluoride and saves $150 million
Lord Mayor says yes to fluoride and saves $150 millionLord Mayor Graham Quirk today announced Brisbane residents would continue to receive fluoride in their drinking water in a move that saves ratepayers about $350 per household in costs to set up a non-fluoride water distribution ne...
07 December, 2012
Foodbank donations required
Foodbank is a non-denominational, non-profit organisation which acts as a pantry to the charities and community groups who feed the hungry.It was established in 1992 in NSW and now has a presence in every state and the Northern Territory with distribution centres in all state capital...
30 November, 2012
Brisbane's Spotless Suburb Competition 2013
A Media Release/COMMUNITY MESSAGE from Councillor Peter MaticBRISBANE’S SPOTLESS SUBURB Competition – an opportunity for you to enter.
Here is an opportunity for you and your friends to help keep our local environment clean and litter-free.
“As you...
30 November, 2012
Storm’s aftermath sees 2,000 tonnes of waste dumped
Storm’s aftermath sees 2,000 tonnes of waste dumpedLord Mayor Graham Quirk’s free green waste disposal week has been a success following the recent storms that ripped through Brisbane, with nearly 2,000 tonnes of storm-related deliveries dumped last week.
Cr Quirk ...
30 November, 2012
Council ex-library books a bargain
Council ex-library books a bargainLord Mayor Graham Quirk is encouraging residents to support a good cause by picking up an ex Brisbane City Council library book at a bargain price.
The Lord Mayor said that books from Council’s 33 Libraries would be on sale for up t...
16 November, 2012
Council makes changes to inner city off-peak parking
Council makes changes to inner city off-peak parkingBrisbane City Council will provide more opportunity for people to find a car park on weekends and evenings by extending metered hours for on-street parking in the CBD, Fortitude Valley and South Brisbane at less than half the normal...
03 November, 2012
Brisbane Square Library hosts author Peter FitzSimons
Brisbane Square Library hosts author Peter FitzSimonsThe Lord Mayor’s Writers in Residence program will host one of Australia's most successful authors, Peter FitzSimons, when he talks about his new book Eureka: The Unfinished Revolution on Saturday, 3 November.
Lord...
01 November, 2012
The Australian Garden History Society - Survey of Heritage Gardens in Queensland
The Australian Garden History Society needs input to develop a list of Queensland’s gardens, places and landscapeswith heritage significance. We are searching for old gardens, landscapes and plantings of all types – public parks and
reserves; public plazas; botanic gardens; memori...
24 October, 2012
War memorial maintenance for Remembrance Day
War memorial maintenance for Remembrance DayLord Mayor Graham Quirk is preparing Brisbane memorials for Remembrance Day on November 11, with additional maintenance work being undertaken throughout the city.
Local councillor Peter Matic (Toowong Ward) said maintenance w...
08 October, 2012
3 more Council Grant Programs Open
Three more Council Grant Programs have opened for applications this week.1. Community Sport Clubs Grant Program
Closing on 12 November 2012
A new grant program to provide strategic funding to community-based, not-for-profit sporting clubs who plan to d...
05 October, 2012
Last Chance to take a tour of the City Hall Restoration
Last chance to take a tour of the City Hall restorationLord Mayor Graham Quirk is encouraging residents to grab the last chance to experience the $215 million City Hall restoration before the building reopens in early April next year.
The Lord Mayor said City Hall would open ...
03 October, 2012
GRANT PROGRAMS NOW OPEN
1. Men’s Shed GrantsClosing on 29 October 2012
- Annual grant program that supports community organisations
who are operating or looking to develop a Men’s Shed in Brisbane.
- Guidelines and application forms are locate...
25 September, 2012
Brisbane 2012 Time Capsule and Schools Design Competition
An opportunity is being given for Brisbane residents to share a story for the Brisbane 2012 Time Capsule that will be placed inside the Main Auditorium during City Hall's redidication ceremony in April 2013.Residents are invited to upload a photo and short story up to 250 words by cl...
25 September, 2012
Free Minibus Tour of Brisbane Botanic Gardens
Enjoy a free minibus tour of Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha with your friendly informative driver/gardener Roy.This entertaining tour takes you throughout the gardens' smaller pathways incorporating garden highlights and the 27ha Australian Plant Communities.
...
12 September, 2012
Prepare For Summer
Click on the link below for tips on how to prepare and survice a bushfire.Bush Fire Survival Plan Booklet
09 August, 2012
Lord Mayor invites families to join 2012 Children's Book Week
Lord Mayor invites families to join 2012 Children’s Book WeekLord Mayor Graham Quirk is encouraging Brisbane children and their families to get involved in reading and writing as part of this year’s Children’s Book Week.
Local Councillor Peter Matic (Toowong War...
31 July, 2012
Toowong residents can support tree planting day
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk is supporting a Toowong tree planting day by way of a $2,500 donation to local environmental group, the Cubberla-Witton Catchments Network.The Lord Mayor encouraged the community to take part in the day and increase their awareness of local environmental issue...
31 July, 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.
...
31 July, 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.
...
11 July, 2012
Lord Mayor encourages young readers to ‘go for gold’
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk is reminding primary school students there’s still time to take part in the fifth annual Gold Star Reading Club program, currently taking place at Council libraries.Cr Quirk said the free Council program ran until the end of August and was designed to develo...
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