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QPAC Welcomes New CEO
QPAC has appointed Rachel Healy as new Chief Executive just in time to usher in QPAC’s 40th anniversary year in 2025. read more
Christmas at South Bank
Christmas celebrations in South Bank will run from 13 - 22 December. There will be various events and activities taking place in the ... read more
Kangaroo Point Bridge Opening
Promoting connections throughout the City, BSB is pleased to see that the City’s newest pedestrian bridge will officially open on ... read more
The Landing at Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Now Open
The Landing at Queen's Wharf Brisbane is now complete providing a new riverside green space in the CBD. read more
Road Closures for Riverfire
Brisbane Festival returns to the precinct next week from 30 Aug – 21 September. On Saturday 31 August, there read more
QPAC Green Works Complete
Works at QPAC Green are now complete as part of the Brisbane Metro project, including permanent new staging, landscaping, lighting and ... read more
Launch of New BSB Initiative
Business South Bank (BSB) launched a new collaborative initiative The Sustainability Pledge, the first of its kind for a precinct ... read more
Celebrating 25 Years of Connection and Collaboration
Business South Bank (BSB) hosted a special event to celebrate 25 Years, joined by members, current board members, former Chairs and ... read more
South Bank to be Brisbane’s Olympic LIVE Site for Paris 2024
South Bank’s Olympic LIVE Site is part of a larger French-themed celebration running in the precinct until 30 September. read more
Opening Date for Queen’s Wharf Precinct & Neville Bonner Bridge
Queen's Wharf Brisbane and the Neville Bonner Bridge will officially open from Thursday 29 August 2024 read more
Have Your Say: Grey Street Bikeway and Streetscape
South Bank Corporation is seeking feedback on the draft preliminary design for the Grey Street Bikeway and Streetscape Project. read more
Vision for South Bank: Future South Bank Master Plan Released
The Queensland Government and South Bank Corporation has released the Final Future South Bank Master Plan, putting in place a long-term read more
Public Consultation Open for Woolloongabba’s 106 Hectare Priority Development Area (PDA)
The Queensland State Government is calling for people to view the proposed development scheme and provide feedback by Friday 14 June 2024. read more
Program for Vacant Shopfronts
Property owners with vacant shops for lease can now apply for Brisbane City Council's Vibrantly Vacant program. read more
Cross River Rail Milestone Reached
Significant progress has been made on the new Roma Street underground station as part of Cross River Rail read more
City of Science This Weekend at South Bank
City of Science returns to South Bank Parklands this weekend as part of World Science Festival. Including activities around South Bank ... read more
Welcoming Students Back to the Precinct
The academic year is in full swing with growing numbers of students in the precinct. read more
South Bank Corporation Board Appointed
South Bank Corporation has appointed a new board to oversee the delivery of the Future South Bank Masterplan. read more
Initiative for a Greener South Bank
South Bank Corporation and Containers for Change have partnered together and launched new solar-powered recycling Smart Bins in South Bank. read more
World Science Festival 2024 Program Announced
Save the date as World Science Festival returns to the precinct from Friday 15 – Sunday 24 March 2024, presented by Queensland ... read more
South Bank Parklands Recognised Globally
South Bank Parklands and Roma Street Parklands have earned a tenth consecutive double win have been voted among the world's best in the read more
Brisbane Leading Global Sustainability Credentials
Brisbane has reinforced its position as one of the nation's fastest growing sustainable destinations. read more
Containers for Change Scheme Milestone
Containers for Change has reached a significant milestone with over 7 billion containers returned through recycling centres since the ... read more
First Stage of Cultural Centre Station Upgrade Complete
The new permanent platform 1 (inbound to City) at Cultural Centre station is now open. read more
Earlier Start Times for Free Bus Loop Service
From Monday 18 September, the free bus loop service (Route 86) will start earlier in the day. The service will start at 7am Monday to ... read more
FIFA Fan Festival at South Bank
South Bank Parklands is currently home to FIFA Fan Festival, with screenings of the FIFA Women's World Cup including live music and ... read more
Sky Deck Completion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane
The third and final section of the iconic Sky Deck at Queen's Wharf Brisbane is now complete. read more
Explore the Precinct This Weekend
Visit fellow BSB members in this weekend's open house, Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 July. read more
Brisbane Festival Launches 2023 Program
Brisbane Festival has launched their show-stopping program featuring more than 580 performances. read more
Bookfest Returns This Weekend
Lifeline Bookfest returns to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibiton Centre this weekend from June 17 - 20. read more
Welcome New Board Members
BSB would like to welcome Julie Manega, General Manager, Emporium Hotels South Bank and Troy Casey, Managing Director, Blaklash ... read more
Shade Cover Plans for Victoria Bridge Pathway
Shade cover will be added to the Victoria Bridge pathway, an important connector between the City and South Bank. read more
Truck Festival South Bank
The Brisbane Truck Show returns to the precinct Thursday 18 - Sunday 21 May. South Bank will be home to exciting activations and activities. read more
Important Public Transport Changes
From Monday 8 May, outbound Stop 3 on Melbourne Street at Cordelia Street will be closed to assist with works on the Brisbane Metro Project read more
Paniyiri Greek Festival Returns
The Paniyiri 2023 Greek Festival returns to the precinct Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 May. read more
Grey Street Upgrades
South Bank Corporation will be upgrading Grey Street (between Vulture Street and Russell Street) including footpaths, road crossings ... read more
The Connection with Joseph ‘Joey’ Wallace, Managing Director, Multhana Property Services
The Connection is a feature in Business South Bank’s fortnightly enews spotlighting our members. The Connection with Joseph 'Joey' Wallace. read more
Riverfire Returns in 2023
Riverfire will kick off the start of Brisbane Festival on Saturday 2 September 2023. read more
Residential Height Limits to be Increased in South Brisbane
Heights for residential buildings in part of the South Brisbane area to be increased to levels equivalent to the CBD. read more
Catch the Free South Brisbane Bus Loop from Today
Business South Bank members are encouraged to share with their staff and patrons the great news about South Brisbane’s new free ... read more
Have Your Say: Brisbane 2032 Legacy Plan
The Queensland Government have released a survey to develop a legacy plan for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics Games. read more
Date Announced for South Brisbane Free Bus Loop Service
Brisbane City Council have announced the new South Brisbane bus loop service will commence on Monday 23 January 2023 as a 12 month trial. read more
New Exhibition Arriving At QAGOMA
QAGOMA has launched its 2023 program with a significant thematic exhibition, 'Air' opening 26 November 2022. read more
Free Bus Loop Service for South Bank/ West End Precinct
Following years of advocacy, BSB is delighted that Council officially announced the operation of a free bus loop service for the South ... read more
Changes to Catching Buses from Cultural Centre Station
From Monday 15 August, Platform 2 at Cultural Centre station (outbound from the City) will be temporarily closed... read more
Bridge to Brisbane Returns
The Sunday Mail Transurban Bridge to Brisbane will return on Sunday, 28 August. Support fellow BSB member organisations in this year's race. read more
Last Chance to visit Queen’s Wharf Visitor Centre
Last chance to visit the Queen's Wharf Visitor Centre prior to its permanent closure, Friday 12 August 2022. read more
Olympic Broadcast Centre Deal
The Visy site in South Brisbane has been secured to house the International Broadcast Centre. read more
City Deal Announcement
This week, the three levels of Government signed the South East Queensland's City Deal setting out priorities for the next 20 years. read more
New Riverfire Date Announced
Mark your diary for the most spectacular night of the year as Riverfire will signify the start of Brisbane Festival 2022. read more
Parking in the Precinct
Brisbane City Council has announced FREE on-street parking across Brisbane until the end of March 2022. read more
World Science Festival Brisbane Goes Virtual
From March 9-13, join in on all the fun of the World Science Festival Brisbane, virtually. read more
South Bank Parklands Recognised Globally
South Bank Parklands have been recognised internationally and voted among the world's best in the Green Flag Awards. read more
South Bank Train Station Upgrade
Queensland Rail will be upgrading platform 1 at South Bank station to improve accessibility for customers and better connect with the ... read more
Free South Bank Parking for Takeaway Orders
Support South Bank cafes, bars and restaurants offering deliveries and takeaways. South Bank Corporation is offering free 30 min ... read more
Exciting News for the Precinct
Amazing News for the Precinct! Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner last night announced riverside land at West End will house the 2032 Olympic ... read more
Riverfire Returns for 2021
Sunsuper Riverfire returns this year on Saturday 25 September for Brisbane Festival. The free, all-ages Sunsuper Riverfire is a ... read more
Regional Flavours South Bank
Regional Flavours returns to South Bank Parklands in a three part series from June to October. The first part of the series Grazed and ... read more
Fish Lane Markets
Fish Lane Markets returns June 6 with local makers and designers. A range of vendors selling ceramics, art, accessories, plants, ... read more
West Village Update
West Village has announced the opening of the first stage of their retail precinct with Woolworths now open. In June Cheeky Poke and ... read more
Paniyiri Greek Festival 2021
Paniyiri Greek Festival 2021 returns to South Bank 22-23 May. The 45th Paniyiri will be celebrated within The Greek Club and online. ... read more
Woolloongabba Proposed as Main Venue for Olympics
Woolloongabba has been proposed as the main stadium should Queensland host the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics Games. The potential ... read more
Brisbane Street Art Festival 2021
South Bank will be home to Brisbane Street Art Festival from 1 – 16 May. The event is a multi-disciplinary public art festival ... read more
Regional Flavours 2021
Regional Flavours returns to South Bank as a three-part series from June to October. Grazed and Grown 18-20 June, will celebrate ... read more
Site Investigation Works for Brisbane Metro
From now until July, Brisbane Move will undertake intermittent site investigations which require temporary out-of-hours changed traffic read more
Extended Works Cross River Rail
Extended track closures will take place from Good Friday, April 2 until Wednesday, 7 April. People are urged to plan ahead and use ... read more
Listing Your Job Vacancy on Flight Centre’s Flighties Forever Alumni Platform
Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) is welcoming BSB Members to list any job vacancies on their dedicated recruitment platform ... read more
Griffith University Showcases Art at Curiocity Festival
Griffith University has created three immersive art installations on display at South Bank from now until 28 March as part of Curiocity read more
World Science Festival 2021
World Science Festival Brisbane returns to the precinct 24 – 28 March. This year’s theme will focus on ‘extremes and ... read more
Luxury Brand Tenant Announced for Queen’s Wharf
DFS, a global leader in luxury retail and part of the Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton Group will create its largest shopping footprint in ... read more
Riverside Green opens at South Bank
South Bank’s, Riverside Green is now open with an expansive riverside lawn, extension of the rainforest, and new gathering ... read more
The Connection with Lara Anderson, General Manager – People, Safety & Strategy, Woollam Construction
The Connection is a feature in Business South Bank’s fortnightly enews spotlighting our members. The Connection with Lara Anderson read more
Back to School in the Precinct
School resumes in the precinct from Wednesday 27 January, for Brisbane State High School, Somerville House, St Laurence’s College read more
Community Consultation Open – Green Bridges: Toowong to West End and St Lucia to West End
Brisbane City Council is building new green bridges in the precinct, from Toowong to West End and St Lucia to West End. The ... read more
Victoria Bridge to Permanently Close to General Traffic
Victoria Bridge will be permanently closed to general traffic from 24 January 2021 to facilitate both the Brisbane Metro project and ... read more
Victoria Bridge Closure FAQ
FAQs What is the alternative route? There is no prescribed detour between South Brisbane and the CBD. We encourage you to choose the ... read more
New Performing Arts Venue Project Update
Throughout November 2020, construction work continues to ramp up on the New Performing Arts Venue located at the corner of Russell and ... read more
South Bank Construction Contact Details
Several new projects are being delivered in the precinct, see below for the best contacts for your questions. New Performing Arts Venue read more
Fish Lane Town Square Opening December 2020
Aria Property Group has announced that Fish Lane Town Square Development will open in early December. Town Square is the conversion of ... read more
New Performing Arts Venue Construction Underway
South Bank businesses and visitors will see increased construction activity and changed traffic conditions as work ramps up on several ... read more
Celebrate the AFL Grand Final 2020 at South Bank
Enjoy activities at Streets Beach South Bank with a relaxed, family friendly atmosphere with footy activities, live music and a giant ... read more
Brisbane Economic Development Agency New Initiative
Brisbane EDA has recently opened Brisbane Business Hub – a physical and digital space for businesses in Brisbane to find advice and ... read more
South Bank Pool Update
Under the State Government’s Stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions capacity at the three South Bank Parklands pools will increase. ... read more
Brisbane International Film Festival 2020
Brisbane International Film Festival launches next Thursday 1 October – Sunday 11 October. Across 11 days, BIFF celebrates ... read more
GOMA to Present European Masterpieces from the Met in 2021
Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) will be the exclusive Australian venue for the major exhibition ‘European Masterpieces from The ... read more
South Bank Riverwalk Closed Until 2021 for Repairs
The Cultural Centre Riverwalk, which runs from Victoria Bridge and goes behind the museums and galleries to Kurlipa Bridge is now ... read more
Father’s Day at South Bank
Emporium Hotel South Bank: Enjoy a long lunch on Emporium Hotel’s Rooftop Terrace Restaurant. Indulge in a set menu, for $85 per ... read more
West Village Proposes New Buildings ‘The Greenhouse’ & ‘The Eaves’
West Village has lodged a development application for two new commercial buildings ‘The Greenhouse’ and ‘The ... read more
Le Festival 2020 Postponed
Le Festival has been closely monitoring the Covid situation and has made the decision to postpone Le Festival 2020 until 2021. Although read more
The Prop House Celebrates 25 Years
Congratulations to The Prop House as it celebrates its 25th Anniversary this month ! After 25 years of people, props and places, The ... read more
Griffith University Queensland College of Art Student Unveils Exhibition at Queensland Museum
Queensland College of Art student and teacher at Queensland Conservatorium has created an interactive installation ... read more
Southpoint Raising Money for Children’s Hospital Foundation
Southpoint is raising money for Children’s Hospital Foundation through a new community initiative ‘Good Meals & Good ... read more
Information Session Update
Yesterday BSB held a information session that provided members with an update on the New Performing Arts Venue, Neville Bonner Bridge ... read more
World’s Greenest Residential Building Proposed For South Brisbane
Local developer, ARIA Property Group, has submitted a proposal to Brisbane City Council to build the world’s greenest residential ... read more
Queensland ‘Good to Go Campaign’ & How to Get Involved
Queensland’s ‘Good to Go’ Campaign aims to inspire visitors to explore the very best of their own backyards and ... read more
Cultural Centre Begins to Reopen
In line with the Queensland Government’s Roadmap to easing restriction’s, parts of South Bank’s Cultural Centre has ... read more
BCEC Celebrates a Milestone & National Award
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has quietly achieved a key milestone, celebrating 25 years. They have also been ... read more
Mater Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director
Mater has welcomed Andrew Thomas to the role of Mater Foundation Executive Director. Joining Mater from Children’s Hospital Foundation, read more
Time Management Professional Development – Recording Online
Last week we held one of our biggest online professional development sessions with more than 140 BSB members registered! Thank you to ... read more
Back to Work Edition 2: Getting To Work & Car parking in the Precinct
TransLink – Public Transport Translink has released a COVID-safe public transport plan that outlines the measures in place to ... read more
Significant Changes to Metro in South Brisbane
Brisbane City Council has announced a revised scope of works at the Cultural Centre Precinct which involve upgrading the existing ... read more
Back To Work In The Precinct
As Covid-19 restrictions begin to ease, many businesses in the precinct are starting to welcome back their staff. In this edition, we ... read more
Safe Mandatory Training For Hospitality
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced hospitality businesses that provide dine-in services, such as restaurants, cafes read more
Queensland Ballet Season 2020 Moves to 2021
Based on social distancing restrictions and extensive economic modelling, Queensland Ballet have made the decision to move their full ... read more
BSB Now Doing Takeaways
‘Takeaways’ from conversations with BSB members sharing their insights, wisdom, tips and learnings during Covid-19 Jobkeeper Most have ... read more
Queen’s Wharf Creating Next Riverfront Public Space
The next section of Queen’s Wharf Brisbane is taking shape with 3200m2 of ‘The Landing’ now completed. The Landing ... read more
Reduce Energy Costs with Funding up to $20K
CitySmart, Brisbane City Council’s Sustainability Agency is working with small and medium size businesses to help them access and ... read more
Brisbane State High School, Executive Principals – Homeschooling & Beyond
Last week, Executive Principal Wade Haynes from Brisbane State High School discussed with our members how schools were tackling online ... read more
Business South Bank Initiatives to Stay Connected
Business South Bank is reaffirming its role of bringing the precinct business community together by implementing new initiatives. 1. ... read more
South Bank Parklands Update
Specific changes to South Bank Parklands amenities and operations currently include: – All playgrounds, barbeques and swimming ... read more
Financial Relief for South Bank Corporation Retailers
South Bank Corporation is providing financial relief to its retailers as a measure to help support jobs and precinct businesses during ... read more
Arts Queensland Assistance for Arts Sector
Arts Queensland is implementing a number of measures to support the arts sector through COVID-19. This includes funding boots, funding ... read more
Message from Janine Watson, CEO, Business South Bank
Dear BSB Members, The enormity of the current situation is well documented and will be challenging for all. As your business will be ... read more
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Useful Links & Resources
To help ensure the safety and well-being of the precinct, businesses and staff throughout the emergence of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) ... read more
Preparatory Works Start on the New Performing Arts Venue
Preparatory works on Queensland’s New Performing Arts Venue has started with managing contractors Lendlease establishing a ... read more
New Appointments in the Precinct
Queensland College of Arts Griffith University Professor Elisabeth Findlay has been appointed as the new Queensland College of ... read more
Neville Bonner Bridge: Site Establishment at South Bank
Work will soon commence at South Bank for construction of the new pedestrian bridge Neville Bonner Bridge that will connect South Bank ... read more
Lord Mayor Announces Free Bus Loop Service for South Bank Precinct
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner announced this week at a Business South Bank (BSB) member function, that as part of the Brisbane Metro ... read more
New Chair Appointed to BSB Board
John Barton has been appointed as Chair of Business South Bank, following Martin Betts stepping down from the role. Martin was elected read more
City of Science to Take Over Cultural Precinct
Taking over the Cultural Precinct, City of Science, will wind all the way from Queensland Museum, along the Brisbane River and up to ... read more
Riverside Open Space Update
Construction of the final stage of the Riverside Open Space project will start Friday 7 February. Located next to the rainforest green, read more
Sustainability in the Precinct: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre continues to lead the way in sustainability with the installation of 764 solar panels ... read more
Design of New Hospital Ward Unveiled at Queensland Children’s Hospital
Queensland Children’s Hospital has unveiled the design of the new 29-bed ward. The brand-new ward was designed in close ... read more
New Year’s Eve South Bank
New Year's Eve Fireworks at South Bank will include two sessions, one at 8.30 and another at midnight that will feature 10 minutes of ... read more
South Bank Corporation Master Plan Advisory Group
Expressions of interest are open for the Community and Future Leaders (Youth) Advisory Groups to held shape the Future of South Bank. read more
Brisbane Metro Update – Preliminary Works Begins 2020
Preliminary works for Brisbane Metro will commence around the Cultural Centre in January 2020. The Council will examine a possible new ... read more
Griffith University 2020-2025 Strategic Plan
Griffith University has released its 2020-2025 Strategic Plan that outlines investments of more than a billion dollars to develop ... read more
Brisbane Marketing New Campaign
Brisbane Marketing has launched its new campaign – Nothing’s Changed. Everything’s Different, a new integrated campaign designed ... read more
Have Your Say on the Future of South Bank
Public consultation for the Future South Bank Master Plan is now open. The Future South Bank Master Plan will build on what visitors ... read more
Have Your Say – Green Bridges Brisbane
Brisbane City Council has proposed five new green bridge – two of these will connect to the West End Precinct: 1. Toowong to ... read more
West End State School Expansion
The expansion of West End State School is officially underway with the first sod of Stage 1 completed last week. Stage 1 which is ... read more
Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Update
Destination Brisbane Consortium has awarded preferred contractor status to Fitzgerald Constructions Australia for the construction of ... read more
Brisbane Festival 2020
Last night, at a Business South Bank event, new Brisbane Festival Artistic Director, Louise Bezzina announced that the festival hub ... read more
Celebrate Melbourne Cup at South Bank
The Greek Club Join The Greek Club at Nostimo Restaurant with a Nostimo Banquet, 3 hour beverage package and big screens for all to ... read more
Queensland Theatre Announces New Artistic Director
Today Queensland Theatre has announced that Lee Lewis will be appointed as the new Artistic Director for the Company. Lee is the ... read more
Sunsuper Riverfire Road Closures & Vantage Points
Sunsuper Riverfire returns Saturday 28 September to mark the end of Brisbane Festival 2019. Close to half a million people will ... read more
Queensland Ballet Season 2020
Queensland Ballet has released their 2020 season, which will celebrate their 60th Anniversary with a program that reflects on the past ... read more
Red Cross Blood Donation in South Bank Precinct
The Mobile Donor Centre is visiting South Bank on 30 September and 1 October at The Gallery of Modern Art on Stanley Place and 14 ... read more
Focused Marketing – QLD Bushfire Donations
Join BSB member Focused Marketing to help start a collection of goods to give to those who have been impacted by the bushfires. If you ... read more
South Bank Upcoming Festivals
Brisbane Festival 2019 Brisbane Festival returns to South Bank with a packed program from 5 – 28 September. The program ... read more
Riverfire 2019
Australian Catering Services : Hop on board the MICAT marketta for a cruise up the Brisbane river with great music, food and ... read more
Queensland Ballet Begins Construction
The redevelopment and expansion of Queensland Ballet’s Thomas Dixon Centre is officially underway, with the first sod turned at a read more
Opera Queensland Season 2020
Opera Queensland has released their 2020 season. Celebrating Queensland’s incredible local talent and international superstars ... read more
Celebrate Riverfire at South Bank
Celebrate Riverfire Saturday 28 September at South Bank. read more
Queensland Children’s Hospital New Chief Executive
Queensland Children's Hospital has announced their new Chief Executive, Frank Tracey. read more
Queen’s Wharf Update
An 80-metre barge carrying a crane jib the height of the Wheel of Brisbane will be located on the river between South Bank Parklands ... read more
Night Noodle Markets 2019
As part of Good Food Month, the Night Noodle Market returns to South Bank until August 4. The Asian Hawker food festival will be packed read more
South Bank Ferry Terminal Upgrade
South Bank Ferry Terminal 3 will be closed for 2 weeks due to maintenance works. The CityHopper will not stop at terminal 3 – ... read more
Brisbane Festival Program 2019
Brisbane Festival has released their program for 2019, which will include over 500 performances of 84 shows and involving more than ... read more
Brisbane Metro Project Possible Changes
It was announced yesterday that there may be changes to the Brisbane Metro Project and in particular changes to the proposed Cultural ... read more
Le Festival 2019
Le Festival returns to South Bank next week Friday 5 – Sunday 7 July. Enjoy the very best of French culture with French-inspired ... read more
Showcase 2019
Last night BSB precinct colleagues attended BSB’s biggest networking event of the year Showcase 2019, where we officially ... read more
Queen’s Wharf Brisbane – First Concrete Pour
After 15 months of excavation, Queen’s Wharf Brisbane has now begun with the first concrete pour. This is a significant occasion for ... read more
QPAC New Theatre Design Released
The concept design for the new theatre at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) was unveiled this week read more
BSB Acknowledges Lord Mayor Graham Quirk
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk announced he was stepping down yesterday after 8 years as Brisbane’s Lord Mayor. BSB would like to wish Lord ... read more
Queensland Ballet Relocates During Redevelopment
Queensland Ballet will temporarily relocate to 34 Beesley Street West End until October 2020 read more
South Brisbane Recognised as Key Global Precinct
South Brisbane recognised for its potential to elevate Brisbane's international reputation as a new world city. read more
Business South Bank Unveils 20-Year Vision for The Precinct
BSB’s 20 year vision for the precinct has been met with much support and positivity by Brisbane tourism leaders, government and council read more