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There are also numerous classical and symphony orchestras , although the city has maintained a constantly evolving live music scene , producing acts spanning genres including punk , indie rock , electronic music , experimental music , noise rock , metal and post-punk . Brisbane can boast the largest city hall in the country . Brisbane City Hall which opened in 1930 , is spread across two acres of land and took ten years to build . When completed , it was the second-largest construction of its time , after the Sydney Harbour Bridge .
More evidence of Brisbane ’ s determination to match redevelopment with sustainability can be seen in the city ’ s Heritage Lanes building and precinct . The AUD $ 800m office tower spans 35 levels , caters for 7,000 employees and incorporates 60,000sqm of premium-grade office space Housing industry leaders such as Suncorp and KPMG , the project is the first in the world to achieve a 6-Star Green Star Buildings rating , a new world-leading sustainability benchmark from the Green Building Council of Australia . Green Star sets the standard for healthy , resilient , positive buildings and places .
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At the heart of Asia Pacific Trivia lovers take note ; Australia ’ s first recorded use of electricity for the public happened in Brisbane in the form of street lamps , switched on in 1882 . Fast forward 150 years and the city sits at the heart of the Asia Pacific region , a vibrant hub of investment , development and innovation – particularly in the future-focused fields of technology , agriculture , healthcare and resources – making it an ideal destination for global conferences and events .
Recent events delivered in the city include the International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science , FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences , and the World Mining Congress .
Organisers looking to develop links with leading businesses will be pleased
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to know that global players such as Virgin Australia , Aurizon , Bank of Queensland , Flight Centre , National Storage , Collins Foods , and Boeing Australia make the city their home .
“ Brisbane ’ s sustainability success hinges on a whole-of-city approach encompassing accessibility , inclusion , diversity , business practices , transport integration and First Nations engagement ,” says Lorelle Chittick , BEDA ’ s general manager tourism , business & major events . “ Additionally , we are one of Australia ’ s top three clean air cities with more Green Star-rated buildings than any other Australian city and our council is the largest carbon-neutral government organisation in Australia . Brisbane ’ s business events
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“ Australia ’ s first recorded use of electricity for the pubic happened in Brisbane in the form of street lamps .” |
industry is laser-focused on delivering exceptional service and unforgettable experiences to visitors and elevating guest experiences by showcasing the region ’ s sustainable attractions and cultural richness .”
A final note for history buffs ; ‘ Meanjin ’ is still the traditional name used for the city , and translates from the Turrbal language of one group of traditional owners to ‘ the place shaped like a spike .’ It ’ s a reference to the distinctive spur of land on a bend in the Brisbane River , where the CBD now stands . And it ’ s fitting that a city of such rich heritage is now blazing a bright trail into a sustainable future . [ Article sponsored by BEDA in partnership with Business Events Australia ]. n
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