The Latest Breaking News from Adrian Schrinner

61 more flood-impacted Brisbane homes to be acquired by the government

Mayor Adrian Schrinner says the latest list of properties earmarked for acquisition is a "good outcome" for flood-ravaged suburbs.

ABC News · Nov 1, 2022

Brisbane mosquito and midge invasion due to warm, wet weather

Wet conditions during the year and a recent spike in temperature means mosquitoes and midgies are out in force across the south-east as the region's councils band together on an ambitious spraying program.

ABC News · Nov 1, 2022

Brisbane City Council approves Brisbane Racing Club's takeover of Stafford Bowls Club lease

Despite concerns over transparency, Brisbane City Council has approved a behind-the-scenes transfer of a lease of the former Stafford Bowls Club from Crushers Leagues Club to Brisbane Racing Club.

ABC News · Oct 27, 2022

Brisbane mayor calls for a daylight saving trial in Queensland 30 years after state's last referendum

The start of daylight saving for most states has again shown the north/south divide in Queensland, with the Townsville mayor saying it would not be worth it for northern regions.

ABC News · Oct 2, 2022

Wild supercell storms ahead over spring and summer for Australia's east coast, BOM warns

Monster supercell storms, intense rainfall and flooding could hit anywhere, anytime in coming months, 'really loading the dice' for more unpredictable, extreme weather for Australia's east coast, the Bureau of Meteorology warns.

ABC News · Sep 23, 2022

Free sandbags in Brisbane amid flood fears

Brisbane City Council is opening up four sandbagging stations for residents amid growing concerns about renewed floods inundating the city this summer.

AAP · Sep 13, 2022

Petition asking Brisbane council to fly Indigenous flags on Story Bridge gains hundreds of signatures

A petition calling for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags to be installed on the landmark bridge gains huge support within hours of being launched.

ABC News · Sep 8, 2022

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner calls for dam level review before summer wet season to manage flood risks

Brisbane City Council Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner says Enoggera Reservoir is at 100 per cent and both Wivenhoe and Somerset dams are also close to capacity.

ABC News · Sep 6, 2022

Brisbane mayor wants more water supplies

Brisbane's mayor says the city needs more water supplies to give dam operators more freedom to release water ahead of floods.

AAP · Sep 6, 2022

Brisbane City Council moves on flood review recommendations

Brisbane City Council says it has completed 12 recommendations from this year's flood review as the opposition ramps up calls for more sandbagging facilities and details on new evacuation centres.

ABC News · Sep 1, 2022