Brisbane
Beautiful Brisbane
I live and work from home in Brisbane’s outer west and love doing business with local owners. As small business operator I am part of the economic story of Australia. I hope these Brisbane business resources help both visitors to Brisbane and other business owners alike.
Brisbane Overview
With a population of around 2.5 million people, Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, is the third largest city in Australia. Queenslander’s are known to have a relaxed, easy-going attitude to life perhaps because we enjoy a huge amount of sunshine each year thus the ‘Sunshine State’ title.
With the floods in 2011 a distant memory, Brisbane recovered from a mining downturn building a digital economy and service industry for the future. Brisbane city has seen a swathe of new apartments built in the CBD and new cafe’s, clubs and hubs of culture and lifestyle to service those now living inner city. We’ve seen recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic and as one of the first areas in Australia to return to business having effectively managed the pandemic, Brisbane has become an even more desirable location for both business and lifestyle. New challenges globally are creating some uncertainty but small business is always moving forward and getting on with it however we can.
Notably, Brisbane was chosen to host the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2032.
Doing Business in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Hire Meeting Rooms and Spaces
Queensland State Library Meeting Spaces (Southbank) Large Spaces
Queensland State Library Meeting Rooms Smaller Rooms Bookings
Brisbane Business Hub Co-working Spaces
Business Governance
Australian Government
Current Minister for Small Business The Hon Collins MP
Support for business in Australia
Queensland Government
Current Queensland Premier Hon David Crisafelli MP
The current MP for small and family business in Queensland Hon Steve Minikin MP
How Queensland Government works
Business Queensland website
Brisbane City Council
Current Lord Mayor of Brisbane Adrian Schrinner
Doing business in Brisbane local government business support tools and events.
Brisbane Economic Development Agency
Visiting Brisbane
If you are a tourist in Brisbane then make sure to visit the Brisbane Visitors Guide section for the Queensland website here.
Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA)
Some world class exhibitions have been featured and there is always something new. We love to have a wander and a glass of wine or two in the foyer bistro. This place has really lifted the art game in Brisbane!
Brisbane Powerhouse
This centre for art hosts a fantastic array of performances, exhibitions, gigs and workshops. A meal at the in-house restaurant Bar Alto is a delight after (or before) a show. Check out Watt for breakfast on the river in the morning and take the kids for a play in the spectacular New Farm Park playground which features giant fig trees.
Judith Wright Centre
Music, art, performance, circus, theatre, indigenous arts, experimental stuff and a whole lot more. Exhibitions, kids activities, workshops, conferences, training and community groups. In the heart of ‘The Valley’ as we call it.
Southbank Parklands
This is the site of Expo 88 turned into a major tourist attraction thanks to a man-made beach, weekend and night time markets and a host of restaurants and regular special events. There’s a great lawn to hang out on and some up-market restaurants at the eastern end (towards the Kangaroo Point Cliffs). Hire a bike from City Cycle and take a casual ride right along the Brisbane River boardwalk.
Choose Brisbane (Brisbane Marketing)
Promoting Brisbane.
Further Brisbane Information
Brisbane Weather
Is it raining? is there a storm coming? For the latest on weather in Brisbane check out the Beareau of Meteorology Radar Loop.
Brisbane TV
The current television program for Brisbane can be found on these pages.
Brisbane Airport
Flying in or out of Brisbane? You’ll find this website useful. Flight info plus duty free shopping and everything for the traveler. Great for Queensland!
Brisbane City Council
The council website has a lot of local Brisbane information useful for both residents, visitors and business users.
Some graphics and images of Brisbane [thank you Google search]
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