The academic year is in full swing with growing numbers of students in the precinct.
Across our Business South Bank (BSB) network, educational institutions are welcoming over 37,000 students this year.
From schools to tertiary education and student accommodation, the wider South Bank precinct is a vibrant hub for education.
World Science Festival will take over the cultural precinct from 21-30 March 2025 including events across Queensland Museum, QPAC, GOMA, State Library of Queensland and South Bank Parklands.
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Brisbane Metro’s M2 route has commenced travelling from UQ to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. This route operates every 5 minutes at peak times. M2 route includes Mater Hill, South Bank Busway and Cultural Centre stations.
From mid-2025, Brisbane’s New Bus Network will launch with the introduction of Brisbane Metro M1 line (Eight Mile Plains to Roma Street).
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As the peak advocacy body dedicated to the advancement of the wider South Bank precinct and its members, Business South Bank (BSB) submission’s to the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) 100-Day Review reflects the principles of Vision South Bank.
The submission highlights the unique role the wider South Bank precinct can play in the success of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
BSB focused on addressing the review’s objectives of Access, Connectivity, and Integration with the following recommendations:
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QPAC has appointed Rachel Healy as new Chief Executive just in time to usher in QPAC’s 40th anniversary year in 2025.
With more than 20 years professional experience across multiple artforms, venues, festivals and arts administration, and having served on more than 30 arts boards and government and industry advisory bodies, Rachel brings a wealth of knowledge to the role.
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Business South Bank would like to acknowledge and thank John Kotzas for his 16-year tenure
as CEO of QPAC.
Promoting connections throughout the City, BSB is pleased to see that the City’s newest pedestrian bridge is officially open. The Kangaroo Point Bridge links Kangaroo Point to the CBD, making it easier to walk or ride between the precinct and CBD.
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