South Bank Smart Bins Recycling Milestone

South Bank Smart Bins Recycling Milestone

August 22, 2025 – Celebrating Members, Sustainability

South Bank Corporation has reached a key milestone with their Containers for Change (COEX) Smart Bins, diverting over 65,000 containers from landfill last financial year.

Introduced in November 2023, these solar-powered Smart Bins were the first of their kind in Queensland, making it easier to recycle at South Bank.

Members wanting to use the Smart Bins can find them on Grey Street and in the parklands.
 

Griffith University Named ‘Australian Olympic Pathway University’

Griffith University Named ‘Australian Olympic Pathway University’

August 22, 2025 – Celebrating Members

BSB member, Griffith University and the Australian Olympic Committee has announced a new partnership which will name the Queensland education institution an “Australian Olympic Pathway University”. 

This partnership will result in increased financial and academic support for student athletes, recognising Griffith University’s longstanding commitment to supporting elite athletes. 

Griffith left an indelible mark on the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, setting a new benchmark for university sports achievements on the global stage. With 50 athletes competing, comprising students, alumni, and swimming squad members, the University contributed 36 medals including 12 gold, 11 silver and 13 bronze.

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Brisbane Festival Announce New Artistic Director

Brisbane Festival Announce New Artistic Director

August 8, 2025 – Celebrating Members

Brisbane Festival has announced Ebony Bott as the new Artistic Director to deliver the 2026 festival. 

BSB would like to recognise outgoing Artistic Director Louise Bezzina, presenting her final festival in 2025 after six years at the helm. 

Brisbane Festival will return to the precinct from 5-27 September. 

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Name Reveal for South Bank’s New Theatre

Name Reveal for South Bank’s New Theatre

July 24, 2025 – Celebrating Members, Community, Featured

Glasshouse Theatre is the chosen name for Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) newest venue, which will welcome audiences in 2026. 

Glasshouse Theatre will be the fifth venue at QPAC, making it Australia’s largest performing arts centre under one roof. 

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BSB Annual Survey

BSB Annual Survey

July 10, 2025 – Celebrating Members, Featured

Thank you to all members that participated in our 2025 Annual Survey. 

The top 3 most important issues/topics:
– Personal Safety
– Public Transport
– Walkability/Connections

Personal Safety has ranked the top priority for the past four years. BSB will be in contact with QPS about organising a personal safety session for members.

To view the Residential Breakdown of Respondents Who Work in the Precinct – Click here 

Griffith University first in QLD in THE Impact Rankings

Griffith University first in QLD in THE Impact Rankings

July 10, 2025 – Celebrating Members, Sustainability

Griffith University has ranked 1st in Queensland, equal 2nd in Australia and 4th in the world, for its performance against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025.

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