Living In Brisbane Live!

It’s easy to see why Brisbane is Australia’s lifestyle capital, just listen to what’s in store in the May-June edition of Living in Brisbane Live! Hear about Brisbane’s favourite ideas that will help shape the legacy of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Learn how we’re unlocking the potential of our suburbs through the Suburban Renewal Precincts program. There’s info about library up...

In the bumper April edition of Living in Brisbane Live! get your groove on at BrisSizzle and Sounds at Roma Street Parkland. Learn how we’re delivering for the suburbs with the latest on the transformation of the Oxley Creek corridor, upgrades at Brighton Foreshore as well as food trucks and coffee carts popping up across the city. Find out how small donations can make a big difference at Homeless...

There’s so much to see and do in the March edition of Living in Brisbane. Brisbane Metro is enjoying a milestone moment, with plans for future expansions to keep Brisbane moving for decades to come. Find out how your local not-for-profit organisation can access grants of up to $10,000 to respond to your community needs. We’re tackling black spot intersections and creating congestion-busting clearw...

Love is in the summer breeze, winding around the streets of our city in this February’s edition of Living in Brisbane. From ideas for a romantic Valentine’s Day that don’t cost a fortune to a calendar of events full of fun for everyone, there’s so much to love. There are milestone birthdays for Brisbane icons as Brisbane Metro turns one and our well-loved Walter Taylor Bridge turns 90! Celebrate B...

Our bumper December/January Living in Brisbane is packed with ideas for a ho ho whole lot of festive fun and a summer to remember. From the city to the suburbs, discover twinkling lights, carol singing, unique markets and sparkling decorations as Brisbane transforms for the season. Start 2026 strong by staying cool in the pool for only $2, exploring some of our award-winning playgrounds and findin...

There’s so much to celebrate in the November edition of Living in Brisbane. Give 3 cheers for our incredible sports heroes who have confirmed Brisbane’s place as Australia’s number one sporting city. See the city come to life with lights, sparkle and delightful surprises as Christmas comes to town. And get ready for $2 Summer Dips, the Summer Reading Challenge and more. So sit back, relax and enjo...

This month’s Living in Brisbane is full of the latest news, the best views and the most fun must-dos to make the most of life in our beautiful city. Find out how the recently opened Adelaide Street tunnel is helping to keep Brisbane moving. Learn about our plans to make Brisbane’s lifestyle even better by opening our pontoons and jetties to more exciting tourism and recreational activities. Celebr...

Spring is in the air and this month’s Living in Brisbane is packed with ideas on how to make the most of the change of season in Australia’s lifestyle capital, Brisbane.  Hear about our plans for making some of our favourite parks and playgrounds even better.  There’s the latest on Brisbane Metro and how we’re working to keep Brisbane moving with road and footpath repairs.  Learn how to keep your...

There’s so much to celebrate in the August edition of Living in Brisbane.  Hear how we’re keeping Brisbane moving as the Adelaide Street tunnel gets ready to open and we explore how to make better use of existing roads with the Brisbane Clearway Action Plan.  Learn how sports and community clubs are staying safe with grants of up to $10,000 for security and safety measures.  And don’t forget! The...

This special budget edition of Living in Brisbane is packed with information about how we’re keeping costs down and keeping Brisbane moving. Hear how we're delivering the lowest rates in South East Queensland while investing in better roads and public transport and developing a long-term vision to transform Mt Coot-tha into a world-class ecotourism destination.  There’s great news for coffee lover...

Our May-June double edition of Living in Brisbane is packed full of information on how to make the most of Australia’s lifestyle capital. Get ready for the biggest uplift to our bus network in more than a decade when we introduce Brisbane's New Bus Network on Monday 30 June. We’ve got all the information you need to help make your new bus journey a smooth one. Learn about our plans to transform th...

When Brisbane faces a challenge, you can depend on our community to come together.  April Living in Brisbane recalls the resilience shown by our community in the face of Tropical Cyclone Alfred as it reached our city last month.   There’s lots more happening, as major works like the Moggill Road Corridor Upgrade Project and Cultural Centre station near completion. And did you know that Brisbane Me...

It’s easy to see why Brisbane shines as Australia’s lifestyle capital and one of the best places in the world to visit in this edition of Living in Brisbane. In the city, the popular Brisbane City Markets have expanded into the Queen Street Mall and the 2 new restaurants have now opened on the spectacular Kangaroo Point Bridge. There’s more to see and do in Brisbane’s suburbs too. Read about our p...

February’s Living in Brisbane Live! is bursting with great ideas for making the most of life in our beautiful city. Brisbane’s favourite summertime swim continues with entry to our 22 pools for only $2 until Friday 28 February. Learn about our historic Sherwood Arboretum, which was officially opened 100 years ago this March. Share the library love on 14 February and join in some special events cel...

With Christmas around the corner, you can almost hear the sleigh bells ring as you listen to our bumper edition of Living in Brisbane Live! for December 2024 and January 2025! From the lights on our iconic City Hall to community carols in the park, there’s plenty of free and affordable ways for everyone to join in and celebrate the magic of Christmas in Brisbane.  As the weather warms up and the y...

Celebrate the return of $2 Summer Dips on 1 December, explore Victoria Park and save the date for the opening of Kangaroo Point Bridge - Brisbane’s newest (and tallest) bridge. November’s edition also has tips and reminders of how you can prepare your home and family for the upcoming storm season. Join us as we make the most of Living in Brisbane this month.

Make the most of October in Brisbane with this month’s edition of  Living in Brisbane .   Why not plan a visit to the Archerfield Wetlands District Park, Brisbane’s latest lifestyle and recreation destination?   Bring the whole family along to the Emergency Services Expo and learn about how to be prepared for severe weather and emergency situations.   Not to mention a whole month of free and affor...

Spring into school holidays with our free and affordable activities for all ages. We’ve got 5 of Brisbane’s best parks and playgrounds for you to explore. There’s information about Better Suburbs Community Facility Grants, our new Brisbane International Cycle Park and updates for food trucks and coffee carts. With storm season approaching, we’ve got some simple steps to help you be prepared for se...

From foreshore upgrades to our BNELibraries app, find out what’s happening around Brisbane in this August edition of Living in Brisbane.   Be inspired by our Olympic and Paralympic athletes and try one of our free and affordable active and healthy classes across the city.   Find out about how we’re working to make Brisbane safer with road upgrades, lighting installations and the new Safer School P...

It might be cold outside, but there’s plenty to give you that warm inner glow in our July edition of Living in Brisbane Live! There’s no excuse to go into hibernation, with our active and healthy activities continuing around the city, and a choice of heated pools to keep your fitness on track.   Hear about out our plans for new parks and how we’re transforming some of Brisbane’s best-loved open sp...

Let our May Living in Brisbane Live! edition inspire you to make the most of Brisbane’s sparkling autumn days without breaking the bank.  There’s no better time to join Council libraries with 33 to choose from, including the stunning new Everton Park Library.  Learn about the road projects that are helping you get home sooner and safer and the latest on public transport so you can leave your car a...

Nothing shines like Brisbane in summer and there’s plenty of free and affordable ideas to help you get out and about amongst the fun in this bumper episode of Living in Brisbane Live! Start your festive season with all the joy and magic that Christmas in Brisbane has to offer. Join our Libraries’ Summer Reading program to earn points and enter the lucky prize draw or cool off with $2 Summer Dips?...

Welcome to the November edition of Brisbane City Council’s Living in Brisbane Live! for 2023. In this edition, discover the ways we are working together towards a cleaner and greener future, including planting more native species throughout the city and how to beat the heat this Summer. All this and much more in this edition of Living in Brisbane Live!

Webpage Links Below. In this edition of Living In Brisbane Live! October is seniors month, with great ideas on how to join the celebrations! It's a Happy Birthday to our iconic Museum of Brisbane at City Hall. Updates on our Green Bridges and ideas on how to save money and join the 'Buy Nothing New Month'. All this and a whole lot more in this edition of Living In Brisbane Live! ⁠Brisb...

Webpage Links Below. In this edition of Living In Brisbane Live! We celebrate the arrival of Spring with the Brisbane Festival, the opening of a new golf course and pickleball courts and of course, the blooming beautiful flowers. All this and a whole lot more in this edition of Living In Brisbane Live! Brisbane.qld.gov.au Minnippi Golf Course Pickleball Holland Park West Be Prepared Brisbane In Bl...