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!!

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 home and family safe from severe weather at the free, fun, family-day-out at the Emergency Services Expo.  All this and more in September’s Living in Brisbane Live!  

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 Brisbane Festival is back! With more than 100 events over 23 days, start planning your festival now.  There’s all this and more in this month’s edition of Living in Brisbane Live! 

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 lovers with changes to our popular food trucks program meaning you can now grab a coffee and a bite to eat in more than 100 parks across Brisbane.  All this and more in July’s special budget edition of Living in Brisbane Live! 

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 the Kingfisher Creek corridor into another one of Brisbane’s well-loved parklands.Stay fit this winter at one of our heated pools and find out what’s happening in your neighbourhood in this edition of Living in Brisbane Live!

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 Metro’s signature sound is inspired by City Hall’s clock tower bell? Find out how to vote for our up-and-coming QUBE Effect musicians, find free and affordable events and activities and more in this month’s Living in Brisbane Live!  

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 plans to transform Oxley Creek Common into another world-class lifestyle and leisure destination. Stay up to date with the latest in roadworks, Brisbane Metro and plans for our iconic Story Bridge. All this and more in Brisbane City Council’s March Living in Brisbane Live!

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 celebrating libraries and the people who work in them. And stay up to date with how we’re working to build better roads and improve public transport.

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