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Future Founders Bursury – apply now
Know a young person with a business idea? Council’s Future Founders Bursary provides free access to business skills training, mentoring, learning resources and networks to help bring their ideas to life. Available to Brisbane-based students entering Year 10 or Year 11...
2026/27 Environment Grant
Brisbane City Council's Environment Grants program is now open and will close Monday 2 November 2026. This grant enables community groups and non-profit organisations to deliver environmental initiatives and develop and maintain community gardens on Council-owned...
Orange Grove Road Crossing, Safety Petition
Councillor Griffith's is launching a second community petition to improve the safety of the zebra crossing at Orange Grove Road (Lilian Avenue). Locals have been raising their concerns over the safety of the zebra crossing for decades. Five years ago, Brisbane City...
Funding win! Tarragindi Kindergarten
Great news for families in the Ward! The Tarragindi War Memorial C&K Kindergarten has recently installed new security screen doors funded by the Lord Mayors safer suburbs grant. Councillor Griffiths was happy to support the Kindy in applying for funding to improve...
Dollis Street Infill Planting
Infill planting at Dollis St Park has been completed! Council staff have planted Seven different native species in the small section of bush-land separating the park from the road. This follows on from the removal of weeds throughout the undergrowth. The introduction...
Bracken Street Drainage Upgrade – Moorooka
Brisbane City Council have began drainage improvement works on Bracken Street, Moorooka to improve stormwater flow and drainage performance in the local area. The project includes the installation of new stormwater pipes, gullies and maintenance holes, as well as...
Growing Together in the Native Gardens
I recently visited the The Murri School's Native Gardens and was pleased to support this fantastic project through a donation of native plants. During the visit, I joined the Young Rangers and Early Years students in planting the new additions to the garden and...
Stable Swamp Creek Restoration Works Underway at Fauna Parade Park
Brisbane City Council is undertaking creek restoration works within Fauna Parade Park along Stable Swamp Creek to improve the long-term health of the waterway and surrounding environment. The project includes: Removing invasive trees and grasses Installing...
Nominate your primary school for Council’s 2027 Active School Travel program
Create a healthy and active school community while improving kids’ road safety skills by applying for the 2027 Active School Travel program today! The Active School Travel (AST) program is Brisbane City Council’s free, three-year program aiming to improve road safety...
Official opening – Salisbury BMX track
The new BMX jump track at the Salisbury Recreation Reserve is ready to ride and we're ready to officially open the track on Sunday 30 August, 9am-12 midday. We will be providing two one-hour workshops with qualified instructors who will help you improve your riding...