March 18, 2021 – Community, Featured

Griffith University has created three immersive art installations on display at South Bank from now until 28 March as part of Curiocity Festival. It includes ‘The Immersive Guitar’, ‘The Chatterbox’ and ‘James the Rat King eXperience’.

The artworks have been created as part of a multi-disciplinary collaboration from lecturers from Queensland Conservatorium Research, Griffith Sciences, QCA, Queensland Conservatorium and Griffith Film School.

For more information – Click here

February 19, 2021 – Community, Featured

DFS, a global leader in luxury retail and part of the Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton Group will create its largest shopping footprint in Oceania at Queen’s Wharf Brisbane. DFS’s three-level T Galleria Emporium in the historic Printery Building on George Street – plus a wealth of its luxury brands, will be housed across 16 stores in the Queens Wharf .

More Information

February 5, 2021 – Community, Featured

South Bank’s, Riverside Green is now open with an expansive riverside lawn, extension of the rainforest, and new gathering places. The shade pavilion features barbecues, tables and chairs, with views of the Brisbane River. More Information – Click here

February 1, 2021 – Community, Featured

School resumes in the precinct from Wednesday 27 January, for Brisbane State High School, Somerville House, St Laurence’s College and West End State School.

Plan your trip in advance to avoid any traffic that may occur.

December 3, 2020 – Community, Featured

Brisbane City Council is building new green bridges in the precinct, from Toowong to West End and St Lucia to West End. The bridges will be for pedestrian and cyclists only.

Council is now seeking community feedback on the proposed alignment options and landing locations.  Consultation is open until  29 January 2021.

Further information, including detailed fact sheets outlining each alignment option is available on Council’s website.  Feedback on these green bridges can be provided by:

• attending an upcoming information session

• completing an online survey

• contacting the project team on 1800 318 166 (during business hours)

• emailing [email protected]

• writing to: Green Bridges Program, Brisbane City Council, GPO Box 1434, Brisbane QLD 4001

December 3, 2020 – Community, Featured

Victoria Bridge will be permanently closed to general traffic from 24 January 2021 to facilitate both the Brisbane Metro project and Citylink Cycleway trail.

This forms part of Brisbane City Council’s strategic direction to reduce congestion in the city and improve public and active transport connections.

Citylink Cycleway is a new separated two-way bikeway, separating vehicles and cyclists. The trial will be implemented in stages including:

• Victoria Bridge, connecting William St & Grey St
• Elizabeth St, between William and Creek Streets
• Edward St, between Elizabeth and Alice Streets
• Albert St, between Alice and Mary Streets

For more information and FAQ’s – Click here

Business South Bank is holding an information session (via Teams) on the closure of Victoria Bridge providing members with more details and an opportunity to ask questions of the Brisbane City Council project team.

Time:  1.30pm – 2.15pm

Date:  Thursday 17 December 2020

To Register – Click here

Once you have registered, you will receive a link to join the session on Wednesday 16 December.