http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/default.asp The latest news from Brisbane City Council en-au Copyright 2007 Brisbane City Council mirabyte Feed Writer 1.0 Wed, 23 May 2007 15:23:48 +1000 Museum of Brisbane (MoB) will present an exhibition from 4 July to 25 October that captures the spirit of Brisbane throughout its history, as seen through the eyes of more than 40 artists. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=895 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:35:45 +1000 Throw off the doona, brave the crisp outdoors weather and get the heart pumping this winter with Brisbane City Council’s new range of free or low cost Active and Healthy activities. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=894 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:01:21 +1000 A good ole’ Australian sing-a-long proved to be the winning formula for two out of three finalists in the third heat Brisbane City Council’s search for a ‘Senior Superstar’ last weekend. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=891 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:03:30 +1000 Brisbane City Council’s search to find the ‘Senior Superstar’ of 2008 is gathering steam after more than 250 people attended a packed second heat event last Sunday. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=882 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:18:21 +1000 Brisbane City Council has been busy putting the next generation of aspiring soccer and volleyball players through their paces for ‘World Refugee Day 08 Community Festival’ this Sunday at Thompson. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=884 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:17:42 +1000 Brisbane City Council is calling all dog owners to support healthier lifestyles for both human and pooch by stepping out next weekend at the ‘10,000 Steps Brisbane New Leash on Life’ event at New Farm Park. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=890 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:16:59 +1000 Brisbane City Council is set to launch a new publication - Playing Sport in Brisbane - in a bid to help the city’s growing refugee and migrant community settle into the Aussie way of life. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=881 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:02:25 +1000 Winning wasn’t everything for the Gaythorne RSL heat champion of Brisbane City Council’s Senior Superstar competition last Sunday. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=880 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:45:17 +1000 Aspiring Vivienne Westwoods and Tom Fords can find out what’s ‘hot’ in the world of fashion recycling next month as Brisbane City Council Libraries launch a new series of eco-friendly design workshops. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=877 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:08:12 +1000 Brisbane City Council is urging musicians of all ages and ability to not miss their chance to sign-up for the city’s new exciting live music event - Fête de la Musique. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=876 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:07:35 +1000 Brisbane City Council is calling all dog owners to support healthier lifestyles for both human and pooch by stepping out next weekend at the ‘10,000 Steps Brisbane New Leash on Life’ event at Wooloowin. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=875 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:07:01 +1000 Don’t miss your chance to get CitySmart at Brisbane City Council’s ‘World Environment Day Creative Village’, Reddacliff Place, from 11.30am till 1.30pm on Thursday 5 June. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=879 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:06:12 +1000 Due to hazardous weather conditions, StylinUP 08, scheduled for Saturday 31 May, at CJ Greenfield Sports Complex, has been cancelled. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=878 Fri, 30 May 2008 07:08:38 +1000 Residents living in Acacia Ridge/Archerfield are now able to see the results of ‘people power’ in their community as the first stages of Brisbane City Council’s ‘Neighbourhood Enhancement Program’ are unveiled. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=873 Fri, 23 May 2008 06:55:01 +1000 Residents living in the Lutwyche Road Corridor are now able to see the results of ‘people power’ in their community as the first stages of Brisbane City Council’s ‘Neighbourhood Enhancement Program’ are unveiled. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=872 Fri, 23 May 2008 06:54:36 +1000 Residents living in the Wynnum/Manly area are now able to see the results of ‘people power’ in their community as the first stages of Brisbane City Council’s ‘Neighbourhood Enhancement Program’ are unveiled. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=871 Fri, 23 May 2008 06:54:09 +1000 Residents in the Centenary suburbs are now able to see the results of ‘people power’ in their community as the first stages of Brisbane City Council’s ‘Neighbourhood Enhancement Program’ are unveiled. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=870 Fri, 23 May 2008 06:53:41 +1000 Residents living in Bracken Ridge and District are now able to see the results of ‘people power’ in their community as the first stages of Brisbane City Council’s ‘Neighbourhood Enhancement Program’ are unveiled. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=874 Fri, 23 May 2008 06:53:10 +1000 Brisbane City Council is calling all dog owners to support healthier lifestyles for both human and pooch by stepping out next weekend at the first ’10,000 Steps Brisbane New Leash on Life’ event at Forest Lake. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=869 Thu, 15 May 2008 06:47:53 +1000 Expect plenty of dancing in the city streets next month as Brisbane City Council gets ready to lead Australia with a ‘Fête de la Musique’ celebration of music and culture to remember. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=868 Thu, 15 May 2008 06:47:25 +1000 Step aside Michael Buble… it’s time for Brisbane City Council’s ‘Top of their Class’ student musicians to take to the stage at this month’s ‘Lord Mayor’s Gala Concert - Swingin’ with Top of their Class’. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=867 Wed, 14 May 2008 06:46:35 +1000 Dozens of ‘Senior Superstar’ hopefuls descended on City Hall this week as Brisbane City Council launched the first of two auditions to find this year’s most talented senior citizen. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=858 Fri, 09 May 2008 07:30:57 +1000 Brisbane City Council is holding an open day on the Habitat Brisbane program to show people how to transform neglected bushland areas into thriving habitats. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=855 Fri, 09 May 2008 07:30:30 +1000 The journey of children’s play from an uncomplicated past to today’s world where sandpits and swings compete against computer games is the subject of a colourful installation showing at Brisbane City Council’s Museum of Brisbane (MoB). http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=857 Thu, 08 May 2008 07:29:58 +1000 The first of two auditions for Australia’s largest talent competition for the over 60s will be kicking off at City Hall’s Ithaca Auditorium from 9am to 1pm on Wednesday 7 May. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=853 Fri, 02 May 2008 07:16:04 +1000 An Indigenous walk trail, canine treasure hunts and storytime picnics in local parks are just three new activities in Brisbane City Council’s latest round of Active and Healthy programs this month. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=857 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:08:59 +1000 Dust off those sequins, strap on your dancing shoes and reach for the microphone… Brisbane City Council’s search for a ‘Senior Superstar’ is back. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=852 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:47:52 +1000 With food for an average family BBQ travelling approximately 190,000km from source to table, Brisbane City Council is encouraging residents to think locally this month to reduce the environmental impact of transporting produce. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=851 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:48:54 +1000 Following feedback received from the local community and a recent road safety audit, Brisbane City Council will reopen Formosa Road at Belmont to inbound traffic in an effort to alleviate congestion in the area. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=850 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:48:03 +1000 From 4 April, visitors can see first hand how US based Annie Hogan’s 10 year photographic survey of untenanted interiors suggest that spaces retain the essence of former events and habitations long after residents depart. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=848 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:46:11 +1000 Sarina Russo will share her personal experiences of arriving in Australia by ship from Italy as a five year old girl when she opens a major new national exhibition at Museum of Brisbane (MoB) this Friday (14 March). http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=840 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:11:45 +1000 Thousands of overseas students received a warm welcome from Brisbane City Council last weekend as part of the city’s first ‘Civic Welcome for International Students’. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=838 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:21:41 +1000 Museum of Brisbane is fast becoming the venue of choice amongst authors and publishers and will tonight host the book launch of Spinning the Dream: Assimilation in Australia 1950-1970 by award-winning historian author, Anna Haebich. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=839 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:20:21 +1000 Thousands of overseas students received a warm welcome from Brisbane City Council last weekend as part of the city’s first ‘Civic Welcome for International Students’. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=838 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 07:48:06 +1000 Brisbane City Council is set to offer a hearty Brisbane welcome to new overseas students this weekend as City Hall hosts its first ‘International Student Welcome Day’ event on Sunday 24 February. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=837 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:03:06 +1000 Brisbane City Council’s exciting poetry event - ‘Poetry UnEARTHED’ - is the perfect competition for you. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=836 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:02:27 +1000 Brisbane City Council’s ‘Lunchtime Concerts’ program is set to go pop opera next week as City Hall welcomes the musical talents of La Forza and Chris Fennessy on Tuesday, 19 February. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=835 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:26:57 +1000 It’s all about the music at Brisbane Square Library and Customer Service Centre this weekend as the Brisbane City Council venue launches its 2008 ‘Acoustics on Sunday’ program. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=834 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:26:19 +1000 Despite another jacaranda falling in New Farm Park last night, Brisbane City Council will adopt the recommendations of an independent arborist and continue testing the park’s jacarandas for at least the next fortnight. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=832 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:30:11 +1000 Dogstar fashion designer Masayo Yasuki is supporting the Brisbane City Council recycling campaign by designing a raincoat with matching boots and umbrella from used plastic express post envelopes. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=827 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:50:15 +1000 Brisbane Square Library and Customer Centre is set to be the usual hive of musical activity this February and March as the venue unveils the latest line-up for its popular ‘Acoustics on Sunday’ program. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=829 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:49:40 +1000 There is only one place in Brisbane where you can get your hands on the recently released, controversial Tom Cruise: An Unauthorised Biography – Brisbane City Council’s libraries. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=826 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:48:57 +1000 In an artistic exchange between Brisbane and Gladstone, self-taught Gladstone artist Beryl Wood will have a solo exhibition on show at Museum of Brisbane (MoB) from 8 February until 6 April 2008 http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=828 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:48:09 +1000 Brisbane City Council is encouraging youngsters to earn their water wings next month as Acacia Ridge Leisure Centre launches its latest ‘Learn to Swim’ program. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=825 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:00:00 +1000 Learn about the colourful life and illustrious career of one of Australia’s best-loved authors - Estelle Pinney - when she visits Brisbane City Council’s Inala Library next month. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=824 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:24:58 +1000 Barefoot bowls, sausage sizzles and cricket… Brisbane City Council are planning a citywide celebration of national pride this Australia Day. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=823 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:01:44 +1000 It’s alfresco entertainment for the entire family this February as Brisbane City Council get ready to launch their new program of free ‘Movies in the Parks’. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=822 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:32:42 +1000 Get ready to brighten up your Tuesday lunchtimes as Brisbane City Council launches a new program of free afternoon musical events at City Hall next month. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=821 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:31:36 +1000 In its first month of showing, Museum of Brisbane’s current flagship social history exhibition Remembering Goodna: Stories from a Queensland mental hospital appears to be striking emotional chords with exhibition visitors. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=819 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 08:49:37 +1000 Brisbane City Council is seeking property owners to voluntarily join an innovative citywide environmental conservation program. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=818 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 08:49:01 +1000 Motorists heading north from the Inner City Bypass (ICB) on to Lutwyche Road are the big winners with an improved intersection near Northey Street in Windsor. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=816 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 08:48:18 +1000 Take a trip through the far reaches of the solar system these school holidays at the Brisbane Planetarium. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=814 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 08:47:23 +1000 Keep your children entertained these school holidays by starting them on Brisbane City Council Libraries' "Summer Reading Adventure". http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=820 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 08:46:41 +1000 Brisbane residents are likely to recycle the equivalent of two million champagne bottles during January - but this should be doubled to a staggering four million bottles as only 50% of everything that can be recycled actually is. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=817 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 08:45:51 +1000 This is the latest vision for transforming an area of South Brisbane into a hub of economic, cultural and social activity after Brisbane City Council unveiled the second draft plan for Kurilpa this week. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=813 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Gail Cowley’s Your numbers up exhibition is a series of portraits of prison and hospital inmates painted onto old institutional enamelware cups, plates and bowls. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=812 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Work up an appetite for roast turkey and brandy pudding this Christmas by cruising the Newport canals and biking around Brisbane through Brisbane City Council’s Active and Healthy Lifestyle programs. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=811 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Lord Mayor Campbell Newman said the Neighbourhood Planning program - ongoing until June 2008 - is based upon the principle of ‘people power’ helping Council to improve the look and feel of neighbourhoods across the city. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=807 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Brisbane City Council’s ‘Volunteer of the Year 2007’ – Dan Whelan – never stops. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=806 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:00:00 +1000 A journey along Brisbane’s busway from the City to Mt Gravatt has resulted in a lead advisory contract with the City of Chongqing for a Brisbane transport consultancy. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=805 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Young people aged between 16 to 24 from across the Asia Pacific are being urged to participate in the new ‘Youth Without Borders’ program, one of the first initiatives to emerge from the recent Asia Pacific Cities Summit. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=804 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Enjoy some fantastic festive music at Brisbane City Council parks this weekend as the annual ‘Brass in the Parks’ event gets underway. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=803 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Brisbane City Council is using world-leading composite fibre technology to replace an old timber road bridge in Ferny Grove. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=802 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Brisbane City Council is seeking public contributions to an in-depth study of the region's growing international education market. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=801 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:00:00 +1000 The ’12 Days of Christmas’ magic continues this weekend as Brisbane’s favourite festive family entertainment show – Carols in the City – gets ready to spread some seasonal cheer across the city. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=800 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Sit back, relax and enjoy a trip through the city’s most spectacularly-lit suburbs this Christmas season by taking a Brisbane City Council bus tour of the ‘4KQ Christmas Lights’. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=799 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 10:45:07 +1000 Brisbane City Council’s Bracken Ridge Library will reopen at its original location on Tuesday after vital repair work was finalised on the building. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=798 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 15:01:16 +1000 The carols have already started and Brisbane City Council is getting into full swing with a cracker of a ‘12 Days of Christmas’ program designed to propel the city into the festive spirit. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=792 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:00:16 +1000 Council announced the winner of the 2007 Active School Travel Award - the engagement program that encourages children to walk, cycle or catch public transport to school. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=792 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +1000 A replanted Tennyson Memorial Avenue will be officially rededicated to Australia’s fallen war heroes on Friday 9 November as part of Council’s participation in the national ‘2015 Avenues of Honour’ project http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=793 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Brisbane City Council will re-open the Apollo Road ferry terminal at Bulimba in January 2008 to improve local residents’ access to Brisbane’s ferry network. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=795 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Residents have shown their Brisbane pride by keeping the city clean and helping Brisbane win a Litter Prevention award at the inaugural Keep Australia Beautiful Sustainable Cities Awards. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=794 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Brisbane City Council is urging more volunteers to help boost quality of life for disabled or frail members of their community by signing-up to the long-running ‘Good Neighbour Clean Up Scheme’. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=791 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Forget the ARIAs… last Sunday night was all about the battle of the school bands as Brisbane City Council’s annual ‘Brizband School Challenge’ came to an electrifying head. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=790 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Brisbane City Council planners are going all out to prove that ‘Planning is Awesome’ by appearing in a new industry DVD designed to tackle the lack of young people considering a career in planning. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=789 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:00:00 +1000 More than 115 Brisbane City Council employees will save carbon emissions, increase their fitness and enjoy a free breakfast by riding to work tomorrow on the nation’s first Ride To Work Day. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=787 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:33:29 +1000 Transforming Brisbane into a ‘Hot Spot’ for international students is high on the agenda for Brisbane City Council’s new ‘International Education Futures Brisbane’ Taskforce this week. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=786 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:00:00 +1000 Ten school bands announced as finalists for the Brisbane City Council Brizband School Challenge will compete for the loudest support at the River Stage on Sunday 28 October. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=788 Sat, 13 Oct 2007 12:00:09 +1000 Brisbane City Council’s CitySmart Neighbourhood Fair will help residents learn eco-friendly habits at Real Park, East Brisbane on Sunday, 14 October 2007. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=784 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:15:08 +1000 Brisbane City Council is encouraging residents to put on their walking shoes, leave their cars at home on Friday and take part in national Walk to Work Day. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=782 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 13:46:13 +1000 Brisbane City Council advises road-users to avoid Wardell Street, Enoggera, this weekend as repairs get underway on a leaking water main. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=781 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:45:35 +1000 Children and adults can enjoy magical tricks, juggling and comedy - with a water conservation message - when Domino the Jester performs at Council's Brisbane Square Library on Tuesday 2 October from 11am. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=780 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Brisbane seniors can make new friends, enjoy the company of other seniors and listen to fascinating guest speakers free-of-charge by joining one of three 'Seniors Clubs' operated by Brisbane City Libraries. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=779 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 09:00:00 +1000 The city of Incheon, Korea today was named host city for the 2009 Asia Pacific Cities Summit during closing ceremonies at the 2007 summit in Brisbane, Australia. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=770 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 09:00:00 +1000 Brisbane Lord Mayor and host of the Asia Pacific Cities Summit 2007, Campbell Newman today challenged the Summit’s 100 youth delegates to return home and query their local governments about plans for public transport, water supply, new infrastructure and environmental sustainability. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=777 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 09:00:00 +1000 Brisbane, Australia has consolidated its position as one of the most progressive and sustainable cities in the Asia Pacific region following its successful hosting of the 6th Asia Pacific Cities Summit, 31 August – 3 September 2007. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=776 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 09:00:00 +1000 East Asia is the growth powerhouse of the world with a massive appetite for infrastructure, resources and energy that will only increase in future years. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=775 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 09:00:00 +1000 Mayors from more than 40 Asia Pacific cities today signed the ‘Brisbane Accord’ at the wrap up of the 6th Asia Pacific Cities Summit, committing the mayors to delivering 12 environmental, social and economic outcomes for the Region’s cities. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=774 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 09:00:00 +1000 Traditional Brisbane City Aboriginal performers and the Australian Navy jazz band dazzled delegates from across the Asia Pacific at the formal opening of the Asia Pacific Cities Summit this morning. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=765 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 09:00:00 +1000 Following a spectacular display of fireworks choreographed to music and the world-renowned F111 dump and burn as part of the Riverfire celebrations, delegates at the 6th Asia-Pacific Summit will be treated to tours of Brisbane to see sustainability in action. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=768 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 09:00:00 +1000 AFRICA and Asia will be the greatest challenge in managing climate change in the next 20 years with the two continents expected to produce three-quarters of the worlds human-generated carbon dioxide emissions, a Brisbane conference has heard today. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=771 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 09:00:00 +1000 Asia Pacific Cities Summit delegates were this morning treated to an entertaining hypothetical facilitated by Geoffrey Robertson QC, exploring issues from New Zealand sheep suffering from flatulence, a Paris Hilton adoption and sewerage-effected pearls. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=772 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 09:00:00 +1000 It is an ambitious plan for a city renowned for pollution that holds 4 million people in 470sqm. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=778 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 09:00:00 +1000 One hundred young people from across the Asia Pacific will host their own youth forum in next week’s Asia Pacific Cities Summit (31 August - 3 September) held in Brisbane. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=761 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:00:00 +1000 Brisbane’S burgeoning reputation as a super yacht headquarters is proving the drawcard for New Zealand delegates to the Asia Pacific Cities Summit next week. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=762 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:00:00 +1000 It just got easier for newcomers to Brisbane with Council's publication of a 'New Residents Guide'. The 16-page Guide is available from Council's libraries, Customer Service Centres and Ward Offices. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=759 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:00:00 +1000 Mobile phone recycling has just become a whole lot easier thanks to the installation of new drop-off points at Brisbane City Council’s CitySmart vans and libraries. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=758 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 09:00:00 +1000 Brisbane City Council is looking for another 250 property owners on large bushland blocks to help conserve 40 per cent of the city as wildlife corridors and habitat. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=752 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 09:00:00 +1000 An insight into the vibrant imaginations and inspirations of 11 Brisbane based children’s book illustrators is the subject of a new Story Hall exhibition at Museum of Brisbane (MoB) until 6 November 2007. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=755 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 09:00:00 +1000 Lord Mayor Campbell Newman will today officially open the upgraded Bayside Park facility at a community event that showcases the park’s new attractions. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=749 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 09:00:00 +1000 More than three-quarters of Brisbane high-school students have taken up Council’s offer of free vaccinations against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=748 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 09:00:00 +1000 A major traffic bottleneck in Brisbane’s southwest has been consigned to history with the opening of the $40.6 million Boundary-Kelliher Road upgrade at Richlands. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=751 Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:00:00 +1000 A Council initiative to encourage youngsters to read more books has attracted 3500 primary school kids in its first year of citywide operation. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=746 Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:00:00 +1000 Brisbane Lord Mayor Campbell Newman will officially open the renewed and improved Bayside Park at a community event in Manly this Sunday 19th August. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=737 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 09:00:04 +1000 A Brisbane City Council partnership with property owners on large bushland blocks to conserve native bushland and wildlife has proved an environmental winner for the past 10 years. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=735 Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:00:42 +1000 Lord Mayor Campbell Newman is helping community groups do their bit for the environment with a $1.6 million program to encourage them to install energy and water saving devices. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=736 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 09:00:08 +1000 With spring breeding season just around the corner, Brisbane residents are urged to prevent unwanted births of the furry kind during National Desexing Month in August. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=733 Thu, 02 Aug 2007 09:00:00 +1000 Community groups have until 17 September to apply for grants from Brisbane City Council, under its 2007 Community and Environmental Grants Programs. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/?cpMaskURL&mask=newsroom Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:00:21 +1000 On Saturday 18 August, kids can rediscover reading at Brisbane Square, as part of Children's Book Week. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=730 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:00:00 +1000 From Friday 3 August, Brisbane City Council's mobile library will introduce new arrangements for Manly and Lota residents. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=731 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:00:00 +1000 The sound of indigenous dancers, singers and music will resonate through Brisbane City Hall during a free lunchtime concert on Tuesday 7 August. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=729 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Want to help offset emissions from up to 385 private cars this weekend? http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=728 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Become a southside rock legend and perform live in concert - all for $50. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=723 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Books will take a backseat to music when three singer/songwriters perform at Brisbane City Council's Brisbane Square Library on Sunday, 29 July from 12noon-2pm. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=726 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Brisbane City Council’s annual Senior Superstars talent quest is ‘heating up’ with the final and eighth round of the competition heading to Moorooka. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=721 Fri, 20 Jul 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Brisbane City Council’s CBD headquarters became the largest high rise building in Australia to receive a Five Star Green Rating for its ecologically sustainable development practices. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=722 Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Meet supermodel/author Tara Moss and legendary footballer/author Peter FitzSimons at Indooroopilly Library on Monday 30 July 2007 at 2.30pm. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=720 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Human Rights lawyer Geoffrey Robertson QC will spearhead a long list of international speakers at the Asia Pacific Cities Summit in Brisbane later this year. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=719 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 12:00:00 +1000 The library commissioned renowned Brisbane artist Majena Mafe to use space in the modern library to develop artistic works. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=718 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Brisbane Lord Mayor Campbell Newman will today unveil Brisbane’s newest arsenal in a grassroots fight against climate change – the ‘CitySmart’ van. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=717 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:00:00 +1000 South Bank’s Piazza will rock to the sound of duelling local bands, when eight of the city’s top performers battle it out during the Queensland Music Festival for the chance to perform in the Brisbane City Council Entertainment Programme. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=713 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Fifty-five organisations from across the city will share in more than $945,000, following Brisbane City Council’s announcement of successful applicants in its second round of community grants for 2006-07. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=712 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Jazz stars of today and tomorrow will shine at City Hall on Tuesday 24 July, when the venue hosts Brisbane City Council’s Together Again concert featuring local jazz sensation Clare Hannson. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=711 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Like book stores around the nation, Brisbane City Council libraries are eagerly awaiting the arrival of some very important literary cargo – 500 copies of the latest edition to the Harry Potter series Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=710 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Cult movie lovers will be in their element when Brisbane City Council hosts Fritz Lang’s science-fiction classic ‘Metropolis,’ on Thursday 26 July at City Hall. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=709 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Brisbane City Council’s annual Senior Superstars talent quest is ‘heating up’ with the next two rounds of the competition heading to Sunnybank and Sherwood. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=706 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Following a falling Jacaranda Tree on Thursday 5 July, Brisbane City Council advises that the New Farm Park ring road will be closed until further notice as a safety precaution, to allow for a full assessment of the trees in the area. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=714 Fri, 06 Jul 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Brisbane City Council’s annual Senior Superstars talent quest is starting to ‘heat up’ with the next round of the competition heading to Wynnum. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=707 Tue, 03 Jul 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Brisbane City Council is undergoing final preparations for the second stage of consultation on the Gap Creek Road feasibility study. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=715 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Brisbane Lord Mayor Campbell Newman will today tap into one of the city’s oldest natural water supply systems to help the city beat the worst drought and water supply crisis in living memory. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=704 Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Become a rock legend and perform live in concert – all for just $50. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=705 Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Ten solar powered automatic super bins will be trialed in Brisbane as part of the Lord Mayor’s CitySmart initiative aimed at keeping Brisbane clean and green. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=702 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Brisbane Lord Mayor Campbell Newman will tomorrow launch the One Book Many Brisbanes 2 (OBMB2) anthology – a book of short stories about our city written by local authors. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=701 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:00:00 +1000 The official opening of the refurbished Wests Inala Junior Rugby League Football Club clubhouse on Freeman Road, Inala was celebrated on June 21. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=700 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Lord Mayor Campbell Newman says new inner city development should be allowed to exceed planning limits provided allowances are made for affordable housing. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=699 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:00:00 +1000 The dream of being a rock star will become real for more than 25 northside residents when they take the stage in five new rock bands at the Geebung/Zillmere RSL on 1 July, as part of Brisbane City Council’s ‘Come Together’ active music program. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=696 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Council’s Brisbane Square Library is providing a platform for established and emerging musicians to perform as part of the new Acoustics on Sunday program. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=697 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:00:00 +1000 The dream of being a rock star will become real for more than 25 northside residents when they take the stage in five new rock bands at the Geebung/Zillmere RSL on 1 July, as part of Brisbane City Council’s ‘Come Together’ active music program. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=696 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Brisbane City Council’s annual senior superstars talent quest is starting to ‘heat up’, with the next round of the competition heading to the suburbs of Keperra and Carina. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=695 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:00:00 +1000 The private joys and ordinary madness of ordinary people is the subject of a new photographic exhibition by Noosa hinterland based artist Kim Guthrie, showing at Museum of Brisbane (MoB) from 15 June until 12 August 2007. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=694 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Brisbane Lord Mayor Campbell Newman said more than 350 people accessed free showers, clothes, shoes, haircuts, massages and services at a one-stop-shop for Brisbane’s homeless held at City Hall yesterday. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=692 Fri, 08 Jun 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Lord Mayor Campbell Newman hosted a black tie dinner on 6 June in City Hall to raise money for business education and training for emerging entrepreneurs in Brisbane’s burgeoning multicultural business sector. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=690 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:00:00 +1000 In an Australian ‘first’, ultra sleek and secure bicycle lockup facilities known as ‘cyclepods’ are now being rolled out at six key CityCat ferry terminals. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=689 Tue, 29 May 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Brisbane residents can safely dispose of hazardous items they have around the home on Saturday 2 June by taking items to Council’s free household hazardous waste collection point. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=688 Mon, 28 May 2007 12:00:00 +1000 A Brisbane City Council employee has earned the nation's top award for innovative property and facilities management. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=687 Wed, 23 May 2007 07:36:13 +1000 Brisbane City Council’s 32 libraries are celebrating Under Eights Week from 18-25 May. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=683 Thu, 17 May 2007 12:00:00 +1000 The plot is thickening at Brisbane City Council libraries - the untold stories of some of Brisbane’s most extraordinary people will come alive as they help challenge the idea of a traditional library. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=682 Thu, 17 May 2007 12:00:00 +1000 See a genuine Bedouin tent or traditional belly dancing during 'Celebration Day' at the Marhaba multicultural celebration at Garden City Library this Sunday. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=678 Tue, 15 May 2007 12:00:00 +1000 The search is on for Brisbane's most talented seniors, with auditions for the 'Seniors Superstar' 2007 talent quest set for Wednesday 16 May 2007 at Brisbane City Hall. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=680 Thu, 10 May 2007 12:00:00 +1000 A genuine bedouin tent from Saudi Arabia erected inside Brisbane City Council's Garden City Library will feature at 'Marhaba' - a month-long multicultural celebration at the library during May. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=679 Wed, 09 May 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Brisbane Lord Mayor Campbell Newman has launched a citywide initiative to increase reading by primary school children. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=672 Fri, 04 May 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Brisbane City Council has won a national award for its progressive human resources management – especially for the way it values life experience. http://newsroom.brisbane.qld.gov.au/home/news_detail.asp?ID=671 Fri, 04 May 2007 12:00:00 +1000 Brisbane Lord Mayor Campbell Newman is backing a program that helps socially disadvantaged people find employment. 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