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FEBRUARY 2019
INSIDE:
Festival fun for all ages
Get fit outdoors for free
Brisbane Metro works begin
WIN Brisbane Comedy Festival tickets
@jmz_destinography
BrisAsia Festival is back
for 2019!
A smorgasbord of Asian-inspired art and
culture will be on offer across Brisbane this
month as part of the 2019 BrisAsia Festival.
More than 100 exciting events will be held
over 23 days from Saturday 9 February to
On the ball with the Ridgettes Sunday 3 March, including music, public
art, sport tournaments, markets, live
comedy, rooftop parties and much more.
A message from Lord Mayor Graham Quirk
As we enter the final month of summer, the heat is still on, so be sure Highlights include the Summer Party at
to visit one of Council’s 22 swimming pools across Brisbane. Our pools Musgrave Park to celebrate Asian pop
offer opportunities for hours of fun, fitness and recreation. If you are culture, the Lunar New Year Rooftop Party
after something more relaxing and with breathtaking views of the at Sunnybank, Dumpling Day at Bowen
cityscape and Kangaroo Point, keep cool by the mighty Brisbane Hills and the Brisbane Holi - Festival of
River at the city’s newest dining and entertainment precinct – Howard Colours at Seventeen Mile Rocks.
Smith Wharves. The BrisAsia Festival is just one of the
Lunar New Year falls on Tuesday 5 February and 2019 is the Year of the thousands of markets, festivals and events
Pig. The Pig occupies the twelfth position in the Chinese zodiac and, Council helps deliver each year to create
according to custom, makes this a great year to make money and a more to see and do. See our website for
good year to invest. The BrisAsia Festival coincides with Lunar New Year the full schedule of events.
celebrations. From Chinatown to Sunnybank, more than 100 exciting
events will be held over 23 days, including music, public art, markets
and more. This is said to be an auspicious year because the Pig attracts
success in all the spheres of life – so why not get amongst the cultural
festivities and celebrate?
Finally, for those in or near the city, take a lunchtime break and be
entertained by a wide variety of performances every Tuesday from
midday to 1pm at the Lord Mayor’s City Hall Concerts. Information on
more to see and do is inside this edition of Living in Brisbane.
Graham Quirk
Lord Mayor
Traditional lion dance
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IN Ring in the Lunar New Year in the Valley
W Head to Chinatown Mall on Saturday 9 February and Sunday 10 February for
Lunar New Year festivities. There will be plenty for everyone, with an exciting
mix of roving lion and dragon dancers, hands-on workshops, market stalls,
firecrackers and Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultural performances.
The Lunar New Year celebration is one of the Valley’s flagship events,
alongside the Chinese Moon Festival and Valley Fiesta. Last year alone, more
than 61,500 people attended the precinct’s musical and cultural events. Head
along to Lunar New Year celebrations for a great day and evening out.
The Fortitude Valley precinct is a vibrant space that hosts music and cultural
events throughout the year, with Brunswick Street Mall and Chinatown Mall
being the central entertainment hubs.
For information on Lunar New Year and other events, visit myvalley.com.au
See it live on stage!
It’s no joke – the hilarious bestseller
by Andy Griffiths has been adapted
for the stage by Brisbane-based Traditional Korean dance performance
children’s author, Dave Lowe. A
world-first, the show is premiering
in Brisbane this summer!
Clean up Australia and Brisbane every day
Presented by Brisbane Arts Theatre
Clean Up Australia Day, on Sunday 3 March, is a great opportunity to join
(Petrie Terrace, Brisbane City)
forces with neighbours, family and friends to show how a little action can
until Saturday 9 March, The Day
make a big difference. The national event supports the litter-free legacy of
My Bum Went Psycho tells the
the late great Ian Kiernan AO, co-founder of Clean Up Australia Day.
story of 12-year-old Zack and his
runaway bum. Keeping Brisbane clean, green and litter-free is something we can all do every
day. Council’s ‘104 or more’ initiative encourages everyone to pick up at least
We have five family passes
two pieces of litter every week of the year, while our community composting
(four tickets per pass) to give
hubs and Love Food Hate Waste campaign help reduce the amount of food
away. To enter, visit our website
waste going to landfill.
and search ‘Living in Brisbane
competition’. Entries close on Download the Brisbane bin and recycling app to stay up to date with bin
Sunday 17 February. collection days and for handy recycling tips.
Take a midday music break in the city
Fancy catching a lunchtime recital by award-winning musicians, or an
orchestral performance or tribute show? You’ll be able to enjoy acts such
as these and more at our iconic Brisbane City Hall, for free, with the return
of the Lord Mayor’s City Hall Concerts.
The 2019 program showcases a vibrant mix of performers, including
contemporary, tribute and multicultural acts, with weekly concerts every
Tuesday from 12 noon-1pm, from now until the end of November.
More than 34,000 people enjoyed the Lord Mayor’s City Hall Concerts series
last year. It is just one of the thousands of events, markets and festivals
Council delivers each year. Visit brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on for details.
A concert in the historic City Hall
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New-look Howard Smith Wharves
Howard Smith Wharves – the new river hotspot
Brisbane’s newest dining and entertainment precinct, Howard Smith Wharves, is
now open!
Formerly industrial land for decades, Council undertook an extensive process to
transform the 3.43 hectare site into a vibrant riverfront destination, announcing
the successful tender for the revitalisation project in 2016.
The new must-visit location, creating new leisure and lifestyle opportunities for
locals and visitors, includes parkland and an outdoor amphitheatre that will host
events such as markets and festivals year-round. There is also scenic river-side
dining at new restaurants, a brewery and an overwater bar, and a five-star hotel
opening in March.
You can access Howard Smith Wharves from the top of the cliffs via two new lifts
at Bowen Terrace and Wilson Outlook Reserve, or walk or cycle in via the City
Reach Boardwalk or Brisbane Riverwalk from New Farm.
Getting students Feel fit and fab at westside parks
home quicker and Get fit, feel fabulous and enjoy the great outdoors at a local park.
safer Get moving at Grinstead Park in Alderley, with the multi-use hardcourt, fitness
The start of a new school year is equipment and connections to the Kedron Brook pathway network. Perrin Park
the perfect time to teach children in Toowong also has a hardcourt and outdoor gym located beside a pathway
about road safety and encourage loop that’s perfect for cardio exercise. Both parks have free or low-cost
active and healthy habits. activities including fitness circuits, pilates and ball skills sessions for children.
Our Active School Travel (AST) Our Active and Healthy program offers activities for all ages at more than
program offers primary schools 100 parks, making our city a great place to live, work and relax. Class details
free resources, tools and incentives are available on our website.
to enable students, parents and
teachers to leave the car at home Get fit at an outdoor gym
and walk, scoot or cycle to school.
Carpooling and public transport
are great options if you live a little
further from the school gate.
Celebrating its 15th anniversary
in 2019, AST is the largest and
longest-running program of its
kind in Queensland – 157 schools
have participated since 2004. This
year, 18 new schools will join the
program which is all about creating Put Mt Coot-tha on your must-visit list
healthier, more active students
and families, increasing road With its Botanic Gardens, Planetarium, biking and walking trails, picnic areas
safety awareness, safer streets and and panoramic lookout, Mt Coot-tha is one of Brisbane’s top destinations.
tackling traffic congestion. Recognising its growing popularity, Council is investing $14.8 million in
enhancements including the already-completed new Visitor Information
Encouraging active travel Centre, upgrades to picnic areas and the Summit Track, and planning for a
green leisure precinct including a zipline for all ages and abilities.
Protecting the natural environment has been central to zipline planning,
with selective trimming and removal of trees and shrubs affecting only 0.1%
of the Mt Coot-tha Forest. Features such as extra buffer zones on the treetop
canopy tour to protect the Powerful Owl inhabiting the area in breeding
season and planting more than 1700 new trees will preserve Mt Coot-tha for
future generations.
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IN IN BRIEF
W
MORE TO SEE AND DO NEAR YOU
With thousands of markets, festivals and events each year in Brisbane, there’s
plenty to check out on the westside. This month, browse the gourmet wares
of the farmers markets in Bardon, Northey Street and New Farm, or check
out the Easton Pearson Archive at the Museum of Brisbane. Or enjoy a sunset
drink at the newly opened bars and restaurants at Howard Smith Wharves.
NOMINATE YOUR ‘VOICE’ FOR YOUTH
High schools are invited to nominate one Year 10 student as their representative
on the 2019 Lord Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council. They will join students
Brisbane Powerhouse will burst with laughs
from across the city to provide a voice for young people and participate in
local and citywide decision-making at meetings chaired by the Lord Mayor.
Laughs await at the Online nominations are open until Friday 15 February.
Brisbane Comedy
Festival SCHOLARSHIPS AND MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES
Do you come from a culturally and linguistically diverse background and want
Australia’s fastest growing comedy to start or grow a business? Apply now for the Lord Mayor’s Multicultural
festival, Brisbane Comedy Festival Business Scholarship Program and Mentoring Scheme. There are more than 50
returns for its 10th year, offering placements, with scholarships including training from Certificate IV through to
a multi-venue extravaganza of post-graduate university courses. Applications close on Friday 12 April.
giggles and gags. It kicks off with
an Opening Gala at City Hall on
Friday 22 February and runs until
NEW BIKEWAYS UNDERWAY
Construction has started on two of Brisbane’s busiest cycling corridors,
Sunday 24 March.
Woolloongabba Bikeway and Kangaroo Point Bikeway. The improvements will
From stand-up and improv to enhance connections between both bikeways, improve links to popular facilities
sketch comedy, the line-up is such as The University of Queensland and offer a safe corridor for cyclists.
better than ever before, featuring
more than 75 local, interstate
and international acts across
three Council venues – Brisbane
Powerhouse in New Farm,
Brisbane City Hall and SunPAC in
Sunnybank.
We have two tickets to the
Opening Gala to give away.
To enter, visit our website
and search ‘Living in Brisbane
competition’. Entries close
on Thursday 14 February. For
the Festival program, visit Sunset by the Brisbane River
brisbanecomedyfestival.com
While you’re there for the laughs,
check out the local art and dining
Plan the perfect Valentine’s Day
scene before or after the show. Is 14 February your day to play Cupid or to spend time with friends? Let
Wander through the night-time Brisbane be your supporting act, with plenty of options for a romantic
markets at Brisbane Powerhouse, rendezvous or friendly catch up.
take in an exhibition at the
Take a moonlight stroll down Brisbane Riverwalk and enjoy dinner and drinks
Museum of Brisbane in City Hall
by the river at the city’s newest dining precinct, Howard Smith Wharves.
or sample some of the city’s best
Asian cuisine in Sunnybank. After something more casual? Try a sunset CityCycle or CityCat ride along
the river, with a picnic basket filled with treats from a local deli.
To see what’s happening nearby
on your show day, visit Or head to Mt Coot-tha for dinner at the Botanic Gardens Cafe followed by
brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on a show at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium. To book, call 3870 7598.
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We’re creating more to see and do in a
clean and green Brisbane, including new
recreational river hubs and opportunities
for tour boats to help you connect with
Moreton Bay and its beautiful islands.
Growing your Brisbane lifestyle
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Your Views of Brisbane Brisbane Metro works underway to get you
Thanks to everyone who shared
home quicker and safer
their amazing Views of Brisbane! We’ve begun upgrading four intersections in South Brisbane and the CBD to
Simply share your photos on help manage traffic changes as part of Brisbane Metro, which will cut travel
Instagram using #viewsofbrisbane times, reduce congestion and put more buses in the suburbs.
for your chance to be featured.
The works will also set the foundations for the conversion of Victoria Bridge
to a ‘green’ bridge, with three lanes for Brisbane Metro and bus services,
@djkang1965 plus a separated two-way cycleway and dedicated pedestrian pathways.
These intersection upgrades will ensure other cross-river connections, particularly
the William Jolly Bridge, are easily accessible for all users.
Fast-track your commute on a SpeedyCat
Whether you’re studying at university, commuting to work or exploring the
river, our SpeedyCat services can get you there quicker with more than 100
peak-hour express services along the Brisbane River each week.
SpeedyCats provide express peak-hour services on weekdays for passengers
@ecogardenelf travelling to the inner-city reaches of the Brisbane River. Students commuting
to The University of Queensland can also access express services that take as
little as 15 minutes from North Quay. SpeedyCat stops are located between
Northshore Hamilton and UQ St Lucia. For the timetable visit translink.com.au
Brisbane’s first purpose-built
library opened in West End in
@erinljbennion 1929. It was originally named
the Kurilpa Library – Kurilpa
being the name given to parts
Shop smart to reduce waste of South Brisbane, West End
and Hill End by local Aboriginal
Love Food, Hate people. The Kurilpa Ladies’ War
Memorial Committee presented
Waste in 2019 Council with a clock featuring
Live more sustainably by joining Westminster bells to install in
the Love Food Hate Waste the tower as a memorial to
movement. Little things like doing fallen soldiers. The bells chimed
a fridge and pantry stocktake or every 15 minutes until they were
planning meals can help combat decommissioned in the 1980s due
@jefferstanner
the 78,000 tonnes of food waste to noise complaints. In 2007 the
we, as a city, bin every year. bells were reinstated and now
chime on the hour.
Council is committed to keeping
Brisbane clean, green and
sustainable. Our Clean, Green,
Sustainable blog features
delicious recipes and clever
shopping tips and storage ideas
designed to minimise waste.
Search ‘environment and waste’
on our website.
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
The Dingle family
A When was the first BrisAsia
Brisbane family explorers Festival held?
The Dingles, a multicultural family of five (parents John and Lili and their
B How long is the Victoria
three children) could be better described as local explorers than a typical
Bridge?
family. Back in 2016 they set themselves the challenge of discovering and
documenting 100 places, activities and events in and around Brisbane on C Why did the original City Hall
their blog, brisbanefamilyexplorers.com clock tower have a red glowing
sphere at its apex?
They’ve now enjoyed 150-plus adventures, which they’ve shared with
more than 20,000 social media followers, but the Dingles still have more D The former Ithaca Shire loosely
to see and do. covered which suburbs?
Paddington and Bardon
“We just like to get out and explore our city,” John says. “We treat every the height of the building D Red Hill,
day like we’re visiting Brisbane for the first time.” A 2013 B 313 m C To warn aircraft of
Favourite family outings include the Brisbane Festival and ‘Christmas in
Brisbane’ events, but it’s the unexpected finds that have provided some of
the fondest memories.
Spotlight on
“One event that really sticks out was the Dog Lovers Show. We don’t even New Farm
own a dog, but it turned out to be a really great day,” John says.
Set on the Brisbane River, New
“Brisbane is such a diverse city, always celebrating arts and culture – and the Farm offers visitors and locals of
weather is fantastic,” he adds. “It’s the kind of place where, if you take the all ages more to see and do.
time to scratch the surface, you’ll be amazed at what you will find to do.”
From comedy shows and musical
theatre to riverside dining, you’ll
always find something interesting
and inspiring at Brisbane
Powerhouse, one of our city’s
iconic entertainment venues.
Visit Brisbane Powerhouse on a
Saturday morning and wander
through the Jan Powers Farmers
Markets. Browse the stalls
Rocking Queen Street Mall
offering fresh produce, meats,
seafood, small goods and more.
Hit the right note – The QUBE Effect New Farm Park is an inner-city
Are you a musician looking for your big break? Jump online to apply for The oasis perfect for families and
QUBE Effect 2019 and you could be jamming on six months’ industry mentoring friends. Pack a picnic and settle
and live performances as part of Youth Week 2019. on the lawn to read a bestseller
borrowed from the library. Or
The QUBE Effect is a youth music program for 12 to 25 year olds and is
meet up for a playdate at the
open to soloists, duos, bands and musical groups. This year, 24 finalists will
treehouse-style adventure
have the opportunity to be mentored by some of Brisbane’s most influential
playground.
artists, managers and producers. Every act will have their own music video
professionally filmed, score BIGSOUND 2019 passes and have the chance to Getting around is easy, too, with
perform at some of Australia’s biggest music festivals. Applications close on CityCat, buses and CityCycles
Friday 22 February. nearby helping you explore.
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WHAT’S ON BNEWhatsOn
bne.cc/whatsonbne
FREE
KNOCKOFF: COMEDY IN YOUR REGION
Fridays, 6pm, Turbine Platform,
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm TODDLER TIME
End the working week with a chortle as some Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.15am,
of the biggest up-and-comers in Brisbane Indooroopilly Library, FREE
comedy serve up their hilarious stories and Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun
side-splitting observations. On the last Friday session of singing, clapping and dancing.
of the month, ImproMafia will have you in Learn action rhymes and songs to help
stitches with their improvised comedy routine. develop children’s literacy skills.
brisbanepowerhouse.org
MITCHELTON ORGANIC
GARDENERS
MOONLIGHT CINEMA 9 February, 7.45am, Mitchelton Library,
Until 31 March, 7.15pm, The Amphitheatre, FREE
Roma Street Parkland, various prices Join local green thumbs for a morning of
Bring your picnic rug or hire a bean bed and tending to the citrus and herb garden.
settle in for a movie screening under the stars. Learn something new while you’re at it!
moonlight.com.au
50 PLUS: BRIDGE
11 February, 8.30am, Fifty Plus Centre,
THE DESIGNERS’ GUIDE: Brisbane City, $2
EASTON PEARSON ARCHIVE If you love Bridge and want to fine-tune
Until 22 April, 10am-5pm, Museum of your skills and meet new players, this is for
Brisbane, Brisbane City, from $9 you! To book, call Fay on 3266 6495.
Get an insight into the creations behind our
GET THERE BY BIKE
local fashion icons. museumofbrisbane.com.au
23 February, 7am, Perrin Park, Toowong,
FREE
NITRO CIRCUS STADIUM TOUR Looking to use your bike as a regular mode
23 February, 3pm, Suncorp Stadium, of transport? Experienced trainers share
Milton, from $39 useful tips on everything you need to know,
You’ll be on the edge of your seat watching including choosing suitable routes. To book,
death-defying FMX, BMX and skate tricks. visit eventbrite.com.au
ticketek.com.au or call 132 849.
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
WOMEN’S DAY BREAKFAST
DEATH OF A SALESMAN 6 March, 7am, United Service Club,
Until 2 March, Playhouse, QPAC, South Spring Hill, various prices
Brisbane, from $35 Make new friends over a cuppa and listen
See Arthur Miller’s classic tale brought to life to guest speakers discuss this year’s theme,
by Queensland Theatre. qpac.com.au or ‘Achieving diversity’. To book,
call 136 246. visit brisbanerotary.org.au
SAM CRANSTOUN: IMPOSSIBLE
FREE CONVERSATIONS
HOME: A SUBURBAN OBSESSION
Until 14 July, 10am-5pm, State Library of Until 31 March, 10am-5pm, Museum of
Queensland, South Brisbane Brisbane, Brisbane City, FREE
Step back in to 1960s and 1970s Queensland See the Brisbane artist’s watercolour/pop
suburbia with incredible untold stories and culture interpretation of conversations with
rarely-seen photos. slq.qld.gov.au notable figures from Italian history.
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