Living In Brisbane Live!

We're celebrating all things Christmas... there's so much to see and do. We chat with the S.E.S local controller about how to prepare for the upcoming storm season... and a whole lot more. It's a bumper December-January edition from Brisbane City Council.

Discover an easy storm season checklist. Have your say on Brisbane City Council's new bus network. Christmas in Brisbane is set to sparkle and delight. And lots more in this November edition of Living In Brisbane Live!

In this edition - Tips on how to be prepared for a wet summer season. Awesome Parks for active kids. Have your say on Brisbane's newest parkland, Victoria Park. Celebrate Seniors month. Top tips for saving household energy.... and a whole lot more!!

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 year winds down, there’s no better time to visit our libraries, find some boredom-busting school holiday fun and stay cool in the pool with our well-loved $2 Summer Dips.  Find out how to be one of the first to cross Brisbane’s newest (and tallest) bridge as the Kangaroo Point Bridge opens, what’s happening with our roads and transport, and top spots to reconnect with nature.  Importantly, learn about how you can prepare your family and home for severe weather.  All this and more in our latest Living in Brisbane Live! 

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 affordable events and activities to celebrate our senior residents this Seniors Month. 

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 severe weather.

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 Precincts program.  

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 spaces.   Learn how our Safety Camera Network is helping to keep you safe, tips for better bike rides and don’t miss your kerbside collection dates with our new calendar out now.   All this and more in this month’s Living in Brisbane Live! 

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 at home.  And what better way to explore and appreciate our beautiful city than with a Brisbane Greeters tour.   From festivals and fairs to bands and street art, there’s something for everyone in this edition of Living in Brisbane Live! 

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? We've got heaps of ideas to help make your 2024 cleaner, greener and more sustainable.

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! ⁠Brisbane.qld.gov.au⁠ ⁠⁠Road Resurfacing⁠⁠ Seniors Month G.O.L.D & Grandparents Day ⁠⁠Lord Mayor's Seniors Christmas Party⁠⁠ Dog Parks Museum of Brisbane Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium Live More Sustainably ⁠Treasure Troves⁠ ⁠Resource Recovery Centres⁠ Asia Pacific Cities Summit Women In Business Grants Waste Smart Awards Speed Awareness Monitors City Loop Free Bus Rides ⁠Green Bridges⁠ Be Prepared Lord Mayors Charitable Trust Grants ⁠⁠Grant Finder⁠⁠ Compost Rebate ⁠What's On In Brisbane⁠ Call Brisbane City Council Contact Centre - 3403 8888

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 Bloom Top Running Tracks School Holiday Fun Treasure Troves Resource Recovery Centres Cultural Centre Upgrades Green Bridges Road Resurfacing Lord Mayor's Seniors Christmas Party Grant Finder What's On In Brisbane Call Brisbane City Council Contact Centre - 3403 8888

Webpage links are below. Welcome to the August Edition of Brisbane City Council’s Living in Brisbane Live! for 2023.  This edition puts the spotlight on Brisbane's beautiful weather and the wonderful winter activities. Join us for the Outdoor Adventure Festival at Victoria Park, or check out the free and affordable events happening in your community.  Find out the latest on Brisbane’s footpaths and transport upgrades, and try some of our simple tips on how to save money and be more sustainable. All this and a whole lot more in this edition of Living in Brisbane Live!  Brisbane City Council. Green Bridges Program Green Bins ⁠Victoria Park ⁠ Bradbury Park Brisbane City Parks. Cost Of Living Tips Heritage Trails Give A Sheet Green Bin Waste Footpaths Brisbane Metro. City Cat Services Carbon Challenge Platy Project Be Prepared Swooping Birds What's On & Events. What's On. Call Brisbane City Council Contact Centre - 3403 8888

Webpage links are below. Welcome to the July Edition of Brisbane City Council’s Living in Brisbane Live! for 2023.  This edition puts the spotlight on Council’s 2023-24 Budget, free and affordable events for the whole family this Winter, and bushfire preparedness tips.  All this and a whole lot more in this edition of Living in Brisbane Live!   ⁠Brisbane City Council.⁠ Budget 2023-24 Green Bins Things To Do Cycling Brisbane ⁠Brisbane City Parks.⁠⁠ Victoria Park Master Plan Community Street Tree Planting Free Travel For Seniors ⁠Brisbane Metro.⁠⁠ SAM's Speed Awareness Monitors Parking Meters Bushfire Awareness Sessions ⁠⁠What's On & Events.⁠⁠ Lord Mayor's Charitable Trust Brisbane Festival Ekka ⁠What's On.⁠ Call Brisbane City Council Contact Centre - 3403 8888

Welcome to the May - June Edition of Brisbane City Council’s Living in Brisbane Live! for 2023.  In this edition, discover things to see and do, no matter your budget, learn how to live sustainably, and meet a dedicated Brisbane Metro Bus driver. All this and a whole lot more in this edition of Living in Brisbane Live!  Brisbane City Council. Kedron Brook Restoration. Green Heart Fair. Sustainable Brisbane. What's On & Events. Domestic & Family Violence. Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards. Reducing Waste. Brisbane City Parks.⁠ Vote For Floral Emblem. Village Precinct Projects. Brisbane Metro.⁠ Green Bridges. Story Bridge. What's On. Call Brisbane City Council Contact Centre - 3403 8888

*Please scroll down for links to all these stories * Welcome to the April edition of Brisbane City Council’s Living in Brisbane Live! for 2023.  In this edition, we find out what a VPP is… experience Brisbane after dark with fun for the whole family…take a wander through Ascot … and we discover Brisbane’s most beautiful parks for your next fabulous event.  All this and a whole lot more in this edition of Living in Brisbane Live!  Brisbane City Council. Lord Mayor's Charitable Trust. Dig In. Village Precinct Projects. Brisbane City Parks. Botanica. Ascot. Sustainable Growth Strategy. Disposing Batteries. Active School Travel. Bushfire Survival. Suburban Streets. Brisbane Metro. Road Blackspot Upgrades. What's On In Brisbane. ANZAC Day. ANZAC Day Virtual Poppy. Call Brisbane City Council Contact Centre - 3403 8888

Scroll down or...'See More' for webpage links to our stories. In this March edition of Living In Brisbane Live!  We explore the progress underway at Moggill Road. Experience the wonders of science as the World Science Festival comes to town.  We bark about Brisbane’s top dog parks... and a whole lot more! Click the links below for more information. Brisbane City Council webpage. Moggill Road Corridor Upgrade. Victoria Park Activities Victoria Park - Draft Master Plan. Gathering. Eventbrite - Human Library. Brisbane City Markets. Eat Street Northshore. Homeless Connect. Brisbane City Council - Carbon Challenge. Community Conservation Groups. The Lord Mayor's Multicultural Business Scholarship Program. Brisbane Greeters. Brisbane Metro Information Centre. Green Bridges. Cycling Brisbane. What's On In Brisbane. Dog Parks.

Scroll down or...'See More' for webpage links to our stories.  In this February edition of Living In Brisbane Live!  We're sharing plans for Brisbane's exciting new world-class cycling facility. Tips for clean and green living. Highlights from the BrisAsia Festival....and a whole lot more! Click the links below for more information.  Everton Park Library Upgrades: Brisbane International Cycle Park: BrisAsia Festival: Sun Safe Playgrounds: Qube Effect 2023: Brisbane Metro Construction Updates: Kedron Bradbury Park: Mt Gravatt State High School - WasteSmart Award: Cleanup Australia Day: Reducing Waste: Sustainable City - Silver Certification: What's On In Brisbane: