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Transformation of Riverside Restaurants

The transformation of the Riverside Restaurants building along the Clem Jones Promenade into new riverside open space commenced earlier this month.

Coinciding with the 25th birthday of the South Bank Parklands, Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, the Hon. Jackie Trad MP, announced on 20 June, that the severely flood-damaged Riverside Restaurants building would be demolished to make way for riverside public open space.

This is an important and exciting milestone for South Bank, its precinct partners, stakeholders and the public.

KEY DATES
Riverside Restaurants demolition:
3 October to late December 2017 (completion date is a forecast only)

Construction of the new riverfront open space:
February 2018 to Mid-2018

Site works will take place from 7am to 5pm Mon-Fri only.
Pedestrian and cyclist access along the Promenade will be maintained at all times.

BSB BOARD NOMINATIONS CLOSING TOMORROW
12 OCTOBER

If you wish to nominate for the BSB Board 2017/18, please submit the fully completed form by 4pm Thursday 12 October.

Late entries cannot be accepted. Access the form here.

Election will be held at the AGM on 25 October.
 

Business South Bank AGM

Business South Bank's Annual General Meeting will be taking place - 

9.45am (for 10.00am sharp start)
Wednesday, 25 October 2017
70 Merivale Street, South Brisbane

If you are able to attend the AGM, please RSVP by emailing admin@businesssouthbank.com.au

Click here to view the minutes from the 2016 AGM.

Connected to Events

Undercover Artist Festival – 13 -14 October

This year, as part of Queensland Mental Health Week, Access Arts will open Undercover Artist Festival – the second disability arts festival of its kind in the State’s history - showcasing theatre, dance and music.

At Undercover Artist Festival emerging and professional artists with disabilities are out and proud; here to ‘break the boundaries and bend the rules.’

BSB member Stephen Henry Photography is involved with the Festival again this year, hosted by Queensland Theatre which provides the perfect spaces for the Festival’s unique line up of performances and workshops.

For the full program, click here.

Purchase tickets online at www.queenslandtheatre.com.au/uaf or in person at Queensland Theatre, 78 Montague Road, South Brisbane (or phone: 07 3010 7600).

A Festival of Russian Ballet at QPAC
19-20 October 2017

Following sell-out performances of Swan Lake and A Russian Triple Bill, the Imperial Russian Ballet Company returns to Australia to perform this three-hour ballet extravaganza.

ACT 1 – Don Quixote (60min) Don Quixote travels the roads of Spain searching for glory and grand adventure. Interval – 20 min

ACT 2 – Bolero (20min) Bolero is a striking and dramatic ballet and is regarded as one of world music’s masterpieces. Internal – 15 min

ACT 3 – Highlights from the world's great ballets. (45 min)

Click here for more information and to book tickets.

MS Moonlight Walk
20 October 2017

Thousands of people will join the fight against MS and walk in the 19th annual MS Moonlight Walk. This leisurely 5km or 10km walk is a fun way to share a Friday night with friends, loved ones, work colleagues, students, community groups and is a family favourite.

Walkers come dressed in an array of costumes and the start line at the Cultural Forecourt at South Bank Parklands is truly a sight to behold.

Beginning at dusk, with lanterns in hand, walkers will take in the best of the Brisbane River, including the illuminated Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Story Bridge and lush Botanic Gardens before crossing the Goodwill Bridge to continue the fun with live music at South Bank.

Enjoy a variety of entertainment along the way with dazzling fire twirlers, musicians, complimentary refreshment stations and an array of food vendors to visit at the finish line where you can relax and enjoy listening to a live band.

Visit moonlightwalk.com.au for more information.

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Did you know that cost associated with documents in a business account for 6% of annual revenues?

Fuji Xerox Australia is offering BSB members a standard audit which will uncover ways to reduce cost, increase efficiency and deliver a more sustainable outcome for your business with real benefits to the environment.

For more information, contact Grant Larter at grant.larter@fujixeroxsales.com.au

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Click here to view more Advantage offers.

Spotlight on Sustainability

BSB Members Awarded for Sustainability Initiatives

Congratulations to two BSB members on their wins at the 2017 Cleaner Suburbs Awards!

Tangalooma EcoMarines won the ‘Innovation in Litter Prevention Award’ as well as the ‘Litter Prevention Award – Group’ for its Brisbane-wide education program on the protection of local waterways and marine life.

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre took out the ‘Resource Recovery Award – Business’ for its organic waste composting and Foodbank and Ozcare shelter commitments.

BSB member EarthCheck has also been recognised for commitment to sustainability, winning the 2017 Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) Prize for Innovation in Tourism. The organisation has saved the tourism industry millions of dollars in operational costs each year and contributed to reducing the planet’s energy, waste and water consumption.

EarthCheck, an Australian owned, international environmental management and advisory group, won the prestigious award for their Building Planning and Design Standard which enables the assessment of environmental, social and economic impacts of a tourism project.

Share your sustainability initiatives with us! - contact Jane at jane@businesssouthbank.com.au

Member Advertising Feature

Swiss-Belhotel Brisbane launches new packages in partnership with Stokehouse Q

Impress your special someone and add the wow factor to your night away!

Start your evening with a short stroll to Stokehouse Bar for cocktails and cheese in the best seat in South Bank gazing straight down the river with a backdrop of the city skyline.

Package Inclusions:
• Overnight Stay for two in a Deluxe Suite
• Guaranteed River View
• Guaranteed Balcony
• Free parking for one car per night
• Late checkout until 1pm
• 1 Voucher for 2 x cocktails and share cheese board at Stokehouse Bar for use during your stay

Book now