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29/09/2026

Keep your eyes on the water this spring. Platypus breeding season is from July to October, which means platypus are more active and easier to spot in Brisbane’s creeks right now.

Look for ripples and bubbles at dawn or dusk, keep your distance and stay quiet. 🤫

School holidays are sorted with hundreds of free and affordable activities happening across Brisbane! Keep the family e...
27/09/2026

School holidays are sorted with hundreds of free and affordable activities happening across Brisbane!

Keep the family entertained with dragon boating, boxing, fishing, yoga, pickleball, martial arts, basketball, rock climbing and so much more. Join a workshop at your local library, get outdoors at our environment centres or take a journey through the stars at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium.

Big adventures, creative days and plenty of ways to fill your holidays. Explore our full line up of school holiday events: https://bnecouncil.cc/46J9eZk

27/09/2026

Purple season is here 💜

Jacarandas are starting to bloom across Brisbane’s parks, streets and suburbs!

Take a stroll to see these gorgeous trees and make the most of our jacarandas in bloom.

25/09/2026

Grab your bikes, scooters and helmets!

The new BMX Track at Salisbury Recreation Reserve is officially open! 🚴🛴

Suitable for riders of all ages and skill levels, this new track creates a space for the community to ride, build confidence and have fun.

Happy 100th Birthday, Manly Pool 💙 Today, we celebrate a century of splash-filled fun at one of Brisbane’s most iconic p...
25/09/2026

Happy 100th Birthday, Manly Pool 💙

Today, we celebrate a century of splash-filled fun at one of Brisbane’s most iconic pools.

From swimming lessons and family outings to morning laps with a bayside view, Manly Pool has been at the heart of countless Brisbane memories over the last 100 years. 🏊

Visit Manly Pool these school holidays to be part of its next chapter: https://bnecouncil.cc/4cGdlJc

Grab the whole family and join us at the Brisbane Emergency Services Expo on Saturday 10 October for a fun free day out!...
24/09/2026

Grab the whole family and join us at the Brisbane Emergency Services Expo on Saturday 10 October for a fun free day out! Meet local emergency service crews, explore real emergency response vehicles and learn practical ways to be prepared for severe weather. 🚒

It’ll be a jam-packed day of fun and education for everyone, with live entertainment, interactive displays, delicious food trucks, a jumping castle and even a special appearance from Paw Patrol.

Find out more: https://bnecouncil.cc/4h8grXE

23/09/2026

Footy finals fever is here! 🏉

Spot our Speed Awareness Monitors in finals mode and remember: the real win is getting everyone home safely. Slow down and play fair this footy finals season.

Brisbane creatives, ready to spark your next big idea? 🎨✨ Applications open from 28 September for the Creative Sparks Gr...
22/09/2026

Brisbane creatives, ready to spark your next big idea? 🎨✨

Applications open from 28 September for the Creative Sparks Grants Program and Lord Mayor’s Creative Fellowships, helping local artists and arts organisations turn bold concepts into brilliant projects, fresh skills and career-shaping opportunities.

To help prepare your applications, we are providing three free information sessions to provide tailored advice:

🔵 Monday 28 September, 12-1.30pm, Brisbane Square Library
🔵 Tuesday 29 September, 6-7.30pm, Chermside Library
🔵 Thursday 8 October, 6-7.30pm, Garden City Library

Your next creative chapter could start here. Find out more: https://bnecouncil.cc/4jbRsVT

21/09/2026

Ready to hit the trails? 🚵
We’ve opened our first adaptive-friendly mountain bike trails at Gap Creek Reserve, Mt Coot-tha.

The new Carpet Snake Trail and upgraded Crebra Climb Trail offer 1.5km and 5km loop options, designed to better accommodate adaptive mountain bikes, such as hand cycles and recumbents.

Whether you’re an experienced rider or just getting started, there’s a new way to experience one of Brisbane’s favourite adventure destinations.

Search ‘Mt Coot-tha trails' at the link in our bio to plan your visit. ☀️

20/09/2026

During the September school holidays, Botanic By Night: NightGlow will transform the Gardens into a spectacular after-dark lantern trail inspired by our local Queensland wildlife.

Wander among giant illuminated lanterns, including a koala, platypus, dingo, emu and more, while discovering the stories that connect our land, waterways, plants and animals. 🐨

📅 25 September - 10 October
📍 Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha

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