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Sydney Morning Herald
21-06-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘Deeply disturbing': Bus driver bashed in South Brisbane
Brisbane's lord mayor has labelled the assault of a bus driver in South Brisbane 'deeply disturbing', with police launching an investigation into the attack. Video footage posted to community Facebook page Brisbane Incident Alerts on Saturday shows a bus driver trying to remove a man from a bus, allegedly for refusing to pay the 50-cent fare. The passenger responds by punching the driver repeatedly in the shoulder and arm, stopping briefly to leave the bus before returning and punching him in the head. The incident occurred about 6pm on Friday, but was only reported to police the following afternoon. Queensland Police confirmed on Sunday that an investigation had been launched, and urged anyone with information to come forward. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner reposted footage of the assault on Instagram with a caption that read: 'This kind of behaviour is deeply disturbing and has no place in our city. 'No one deserves to face violence in their workplace, especially from a single individual whose reckless actions endangered the safety of everyone on board. 'My thoughts are with the bus driver who was subjected to this appalling and completely unacceptable attack while simply doing his job.' Schrinner continued that while council, which manages Brisbane's bus network, has strong safety protections for drivers, 'we shouldn't need them, which is why we continue to stand up for Brisbane against crime to keep our community safe'.
The Age
21-06-2025
- The Age
‘Deeply disturbing': Bus driver bashed in South Brisbane
Brisbane's lord mayor has labelled the assault of a bus driver in South Brisbane 'deeply disturbing', with police launching an investigation into the attack. Video footage posted to community Facebook page Brisbane Incident Alerts on Saturday shows a bus driver trying to remove a man from a bus, allegedly for refusing to pay the 50-cent fare. The passenger responds by punching the driver repeatedly in the shoulder and arm, stopping briefly to leave the bus before returning and punching him in the head. The incident occurred about 6pm on Friday, but was only reported to police the following afternoon. Queensland Police confirmed on Sunday that an investigation had been launched, and urged anyone with information to come forward. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner reposted footage of the assault on Instagram with a caption that read: 'This kind of behaviour is deeply disturbing and has no place in our city. 'No one deserves to face violence in their workplace, especially from a single individual whose reckless actions endangered the safety of everyone on board. 'My thoughts are with the bus driver who was subjected to this appalling and completely unacceptable attack while simply doing his job.' Schrinner continued that while council, which manages Brisbane's bus network, has strong safety protections for drivers, 'we shouldn't need them, which is why we continue to stand up for Brisbane against crime to keep our community safe'.
Sydney Morning Herald
19-06-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Lord Mayor calls for 80-20 split on Story Bridge, as new footpath details revealed
The new footpath deck on the Story Bridge will be similar to the South Bank boardwalk, Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner says, as he calls for an 80-20 funding split with the federal government on the full restoration. The Brisbane City Council budget, released on Wednesday, includes $18 million for the Story Bridge over the next 12 months, including $6.9 million to install a replacement footpath deck and repairs to other parts of the bridge. Schrinner pointed to the $786 million Bridgewater Bridge in Tasmania, which was opened this month and received $628 million in federal funding, as evidence the Albanese government should help pay for the Story Bridge restoration. About 22,000 vehicles a day were expected to use the Tasmanian bridge versus 100,000 daily on the Story Bridge. 'I'm simply asking for a similar deal to what people in Tasmania would get,' Schrinner said. 'Eighty-twenty is the funding split when talking about Bruce Highway upgrades – this is the Bradfield Highway ... this is not a local road. It is used by 42 per cent of people from outside Brisbane every day.' Last month, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused the council of letting the bridge go into disrepair, and described it as a local road. The federal government has contributed to a $5 million business case for the full restoration, with that document expected to be delivered next year, and Schrinner said work on the overall restoration would be done progressively over 15 to 20 years. A similar bridge in Canada, the Jacques Cartier Bridge, underwent a $225 million deck restoration in the mid-2000s, and other works including reinforcement, cleaning and painting cost $118 million.
The Age
19-06-2025
- Business
- The Age
Lord Mayor calls for 80-20 split on Story Bridge, as new footpath details revealed
The new footpath deck on the Story Bridge will be similar to the South Bank boardwalk, Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner says, as he calls for an 80-20 funding split with the federal government on the full restoration. The Brisbane City Council budget, released on Wednesday, includes $18 million for the Story Bridge over the next 12 months, including $6.9 million to install a replacement footpath deck and repairs to other parts of the bridge. Schrinner pointed to the $786 million Bridgewater Bridge in Tasmania, which was opened this month and received $628 million in federal funding, as evidence the Albanese government should help pay for the Story Bridge restoration. About 22,000 vehicles a day were expected to use the Tasmanian bridge versus 100,000 daily on the Story Bridge. 'I'm simply asking for a similar deal to what people in Tasmania would get,' Schrinner said. 'Eighty-twenty is the funding split when talking about Bruce Highway upgrades – this is the Bradfield Highway ... this is not a local road. It is used by 42 per cent of people from outside Brisbane every day.' Last month, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused the council of letting the bridge go into disrepair, and described it as a local road. The federal government has contributed to a $5 million business case for the full restoration, with that document expected to be delivered next year, and Schrinner said work on the overall restoration would be done progressively over 15 to 20 years. A similar bridge in Canada, the Jacques Cartier Bridge, underwent a $225 million deck restoration in the mid-2000s, and other works including reinforcement, cleaning and painting cost $118 million.
7NEWS
18-06-2025
- Business
- 7NEWS
Brisbane's 2025–26 budget revealed: rate hikes, service fee rises and major infrastructure plans
Brisbane ratepayers will pay more in the coming financial year, but Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner insists it remains the cheapest council in southeast Queensland. 'We are the cheapest. We are staying the cheapest. We are committed to staying the cheapest,' he said. 'If you're living in Logan, Redlands, Ipswich, Moreton Bay — you're already paying hundreds more than what people in Brisbane are paying.' The latest rate hikes come with a citywide green bin rollout and millions in Story Bridge repairs. The average rates bill will rise by around $100, with an additional $49 waste charge for households without a green bin. Of that, $33 is blamed on the state government's landfill levy — what Schrinner calls 'a straight tax grab.' 'We're trying to avoid the state government's waste levy, which is their bin tax,' he said. 'Effectively, that has pushed up the bin charge by $33 alone this year.' Standalone homes will automatically receive a green waste bin unless they opt out. They will be rolled out from August through to December. Schrinner says it will reduce landfill, boost recycling, and ultimately save residents money long-term. Footpath fix and federal funding fight The Council will also spend $18 million on the ageing Story Bridge, including $6.9 million to replace the closed footpath, which is due to reopen by the end of the year. Schrinner is calling on the federal and state governments to contribute, citing a recent $628 million federal investment in a bridge in Hobart. 'All we're asking for is a similar deal to what people in Tasmania would get,' he said. 'It was 80 per cent funded by the federal government and 20 per cent funded by the Tasmanian Government.' 'This is not a local road. 'It is used by 42 per cent of people from outside of Brisbane every day, which means people from Logan, Redlands, Ipswich, Moreton Bay are using the Story Bridge each and every day. 'This is an asset that serves a national transport purpose.' Work is already underway to replace the closed Story Bridge footpath with the manufacturing of new decking expected to take up to 17 weeks, Schrinner revealed. Installation will then begin, with much of the work done overnight to minimise disruption to commuters and traffic. 'Money is not the issue for the footpath here,' Schrinner said. 'We've allocated all of the money that is required to do this job… we're going to be working as fast as we can.' Schrinner confirmed at least one footpath will be reopened by the end of the year, Inner-city units, fees and fairness Inner-city unit owners will also feel the change, with a rates increase aimed at closing the gap between apartments and suburban homes. 'Ninety per cent of all units across Brisbane are only paying the minimum rate — about $228 a quarter,' Schrinner said. From October 1 people who buy units will pay up to $100 per year more. 'This tries to rectify that gap to make sure that everyone's paying their fair share.' The average rates bill across the city will rise by 3.87 per cent, though the exact increase for unit owners will depend on individual property values and location. Fees for services including pet registration and home improvements will also rise by about 4 per cent, adding further pressure to family budgets. But Schrinner insists the increases are modest compared to neighbouring councils. 'We've worked hard to keep the costs down.' Despite a challenging economic environment, Schrinner promised the Council will reduce debt by more than 20 per cent over four years — from $3.6 billion to $2.9 billion — while still investing in core services. 'Roads, rates, rubbish — and now rapid transit,' he said. 'This is a responsible budget. We're spending what we can afford, and not putting unnecessary costs on Brisbane households.'
