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Scape Welcomes Back Students
The ‘No Vacancy’ sign has been dusted off and hung out at Scape's three buildings in South Bank, that 2,401 students now call home.
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.
Inner Spark – The Big Ideas
Bold ideas for the precinct have been put forward as part of the Brisbane City Council's Inner Spark engagement process.
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.
News from BCEC
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre are excited to announce some exciting changes to the management team.
THE CONNECTION WITH Chef Takashi Nami, Head Omakase Chef, TAKASHIYA
The Connection is a feature in Business South Bank’s fortnightly enews spotlighting our members. The Connection with Chef Takashi Nami,
Olympic Broadcast Centre Deal
The Visy site in South Brisbane has been secured to house the International Broadcast Centre.
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.
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.
Parking in the Precinct
Brisbane City Council has announced FREE on-street parking across Brisbane until the end of March 2022.
Rydges South Bank Reopens to Public
Rydges South Bank Hotel is reopening to the public from March 9 2022.
World Science Festival Brisbane Goes Virtual
From March 9-13, join in on all the fun of the World Science Festival Brisbane, virtually.
South Bank Parklands Recognised Globally
South Bank Parklands have been recognised internationally and voted among the world's best in the Green Flag Awards.
‘The Urban Forest’ building approved
Aria Property Group have received Approval for ‘One of the World’s Greenest Residential Buildings’ in South Brisbane
Two Creative Powerhouses Join Forces
QPAC have announced a ticketing and presenting partnership with Brisbane’s newest/oldest arts venue, The Princess Theatre.
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 ...
Spice Central Kitchen & Bar Ranked #1 in Brisbane
Novotel Brisbane South Bank's in house restaurant Spice Central Kitchen & Bar has been ranked No.1 of all restaurants in Brisbane on ...
Anthony John Group Wins Award
Anthony John Group has won the Urban Renewal award at the 2021 UDIA National Awards for Excellence for Southpoint, South Bank.
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 ...
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 ...
Brisbane to Host 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Game
Business South Bank (BSB) congratulates Brisbane City Council, the Queensland State Government and the Australian Government for their ...
Fish Lane Wins Awards
Aria Property Group has won two Landscape Awards for Fish Lane Town Square for: 2021 AILA QLD Award of Excellence for Civic Landscape ...
Riverfire Returns for 2021
Sunsuper Riverfire returns this year on Saturday 25 September for Brisbane Festival. The free, all-ages Sunsuper Riverfire is a ...
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 ...
Fish Lane Markets
Fish Lane Markets returns June 6 with local makers and designers. A range of vendors selling ceramics, art, accessories, plants, ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
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 ...
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 ...
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
World Science Festival 2021
World Science Festival Brisbane returns to the precinct 24 – 28 March. This year’s theme will focus on ‘extremes and ...
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 ...
The Connection with Roberta Walker, Principal / Business Manager, Top Drawer Finance Solutions.
The Connection is a feature in Business South Bank’s fortnightly enews spotlighting our members. The Connection with Roberta Walker, ...
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 ...
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
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
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
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 ...
A Precinct Full of Award Winners
Novotel Brisbane South Bank Named Australia’s Best Tourism & Leisure Development Novotel Brisbane South Bank has been awarded
Melbourne Cup South Bank
Riverside Hotel South Bank Celebrate Melbourne Cup at Riverside Hotel South Bank with a Luncheon, which includes 8 canapes, Chandon and
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
South Bank Pool Update
Under the State Government’s Stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions capacity at the three South Bank Parklands pools will increase. ...
Queensland’s Major Performing Arts Companies Return to QPAC
Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) held a media call to launch and celebrate Queensland’s major performing arts companies ...
Brisbane International Film Festival 2020
Brisbane International Film Festival launches next Thursday 1 October – Sunday 11 October. Across 11 days, BIFF celebrates ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Brisbane Festival 2020 Program Released
Brisbane Festival has released their Boldly Brisbane Program for 2020. The debut Program from Artistic Director Louise Bezzina reaches ...
Information Session Update
Yesterday BSB held a information session that provided members with an update on the New Performing Arts Venue, Neville Bonner Bridge ...
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 ...
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 ...
BCEC To Repoen in August
BSB Member Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has announced they will be reopening in August 2020 following the ...
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 ...
BCEC Celebrates a Milestone & National Award
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has quietly achieved a key milestone, celebrating 25 years. They have also been ...
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,
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Safe Mandatory Training For Hospitality
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced hospitality businesses that provide dine-in services, such as restaurants, cafes
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 ...
BSB Now Doing Takeaways
‘Takeaways’ from conversations with BSB members sharing their insights, wisdom, tips and learnings during Covid-19 Jobkeeper Most have ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
BSB Members Creating Protective Gear for Frontline Workers
In response to COVID-19 BSB members Bailey Print Group, State Library of Queensland’s The Edge and Griffith University have begun
BSB Members – #Healthcare Heroes
BSB is pleased to support the #healthcare heroes campaign. The campaign focuses on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. This ...
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. ...
South Bank Parklands Update
Specific changes to South Bank Parklands amenities and operations currently include: – All playgrounds, barbeques and swimming ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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) ...
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 ...
New Appointments in the Precinct
Queensland College of Arts Griffith University Professor Elisabeth Findlay has been appointed as the new Queensland College of ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
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 ...
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,
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre’s Chef Named #Eatqld Champion
Executive Chef David Pugh at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre has been selected as an #eatqld champion.
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 ...
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 ...
Brisbane Marketing New Campaign
Brisbane Marketing has launched its new campaign – Nothing’s Changed. Everything’s Different, a new integrated campaign designed ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Update
Destination Brisbane Consortium has awarded preferred contractor status to Fitzgerald Constructions Australia for the construction of ...
Brisbane Festival 2020
Last night, at a Business South Bank event, new Brisbane Festival Artistic Director, Louise Bezzina announced that the festival hub ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
South Bank Upcoming Festivals
Brisbane Festival 2019 Brisbane Festival returns to South Bank with a packed program from 5 – 28 September. The program ...
Riverfire 2019
Australian Catering Services : Hop on board the MICAT marketta for a cruise up the Brisbane river with great music, food and ...
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
Opera Queensland Season 2020
Opera Queensland has released their 2020 season. Celebrating Queensland’s incredible local talent and international superstars ...
Queensland Children’s Hospital New Chief Executive
Queensland Children's Hospital has announced their new Chief Executive, Frank Tracey.
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 ...
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
BSB Members Awarded in Courier-Mail Food Awards 2019
Emporium Hotel South Bank and Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre has been acknowledged in Courier-Mail’s Food Awards ...
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 – ...
Ride Free Media Launches Revolutionary New Platform
Ride Free Media alongside Vivo Group have launched Wrappt – a platform enabling people to produce professional-standard content ...
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 ...
South Brisbane’s Fish Lane Wins International Award
Aria in Partnership with Brisbane City Council has announced that Fish Lane has won the Award for Excellence at the Urban Land ...
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 ...
Griffith Alumni Sell Show to Disney
Griffith University Film School alumni are going global with their hit TV show Bluey set to screen internationally on Disney Junior and
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 ...
Showcase 2019
Last night BSB precinct colleagues attended BSB’s biggest networking event of the year Showcase 2019, where we officially ...
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 ...
QPAC New Theatre Design Released
The concept design for the new theatre at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) was unveiled this week
Celebrating 20 Years of Connections & Collaborations
On the 28th of March Business South Bank was joined by special guests, out-going Lord Mayor Graham Quirk and The Hon. Jackie Trad, ...
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 ...
What Were You Doing 20 Years Ago? A 20 Year Perspective from our Event Sponsors
Paul Wilson, General Manager, Brisbane,TAFE Brisbane Queensland Founding Member Q: What were you doing 20 years ago? Had just shifted
Queensland Ballet Relocates During Redevelopment
Queensland Ballet will temporarily relocate to 34 Beesley Street West End until October 2020
South Brisbane Recognised as Key Global Precinct
South Brisbane recognised for its potential to elevate Brisbane's international reputation as a new world city.
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
