Brisbane on Map
Using a Brisbane map is an ideal way to locate your way around the city. You will find the major shopping centres, TAFE colleges, public hospitals, skyscrapers and more. You will also find the Nightlife and music scenes of the Fortitude Valley.
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Skyscrapers
Currently there are a number of skyscrapers in Brisbane, with most of them located within the city centre. A number of towers are currently under construction and are scheduled to be completed over the next few years. These include the new “tower of power” government building, which will reach 267 metres. A $200 million development called “The One” is also scheduled to be completed by 2017.
In the past year, Brisbane’s skyline has expanded dramatically. The tallest building in Brisbane is now the 274 metre Brisbane Skytower. It is expected to be finished early this year, and will be the third tallest structure in Australia.
Major shopping centres
Despite its reputation as a cosmopolitan city, Brisbane offers a glimpse into its past. The city is home to the University of Queensland, one of the Group of Eight universities, and James Cook University.
Queen Street Mall is Brisbane’s main shopping area. It features more than 700 retailers. Some of the stores are tucked away in heritage-listed arcades. Others enjoy the convenience of street frontage.
The Brookside Shopping Centre in Mitchelton is the largest shopping centre in Brisbane’s north-west. It opened in 1971, and has been undergoing significant changes since the late 1980s. It is located less than 10km from Brisbane’s CBD.
Chaddy is another major shopping centre in Brisbane. It includes a Target department store, as well as more than 500 specialty stores. It also has two food courts and a Tesla dealership.
Public hospitals
Whether you’re moving to Brisbane or already live here, it’s important to get familiar with the local health care system. There are numerous public and private hospitals to choose from.
There are also several specialist services, including dermatologists, podiatrists, dentists and physiotherapists. There are even after-hours doctor and chemist services in Brisbane.
In the mid-1960s, there were many challenges facing Australia. Inflation had risen, COVID (carcinogens in our food) was making people sick, and there were dozens of deaths each day from COVID.
It was the Australian Broadcasting Corporation that reported that the largest single medical event in the last two years was the explosion of hospital wait lists. In Queensland, the number of people on these wait lists jumped by 20 percent between October and December of this year.
TAFE colleges
TAFE colleges in Brisbane are located throughout the city. They are spread out across inner suburbs as well as in the CBD. The metropolitan area is the largest in Australii. There are several major companies headquartered in Brisbane. Some of the most notable include Virgin Australia, Suncorp, Super Retail Group, and Bank of Queensland.
There are numerous tourist attractions in the city. One of them is the Queensland Museum, which is home to many artifacts and exhibits. Another is the Gallery of Modern Art, which is located near the State Library of Queensland.
There is an annual festival, the Brisbane Medieval Fayre and Tournament, held every June. The festival attracts over 200,000 visitors each year. Other events in the city include the National Rugby Championship, the Intrust Super Cup, and the North East Australian Football League.
Nightlife and music scenes in Fortitude Valley
Whether you’re a Brisbane night owl or an international music festival fan, there’s plenty to keep you busy in this city. With a vibrant live music and dance scene, as well as an eclectic range of bars, clubs and restaurants, you can have your drink in style in this city.
Unlike other capital cities, the Brisbane nightlife is more relaxed and a lot less hectic. Most of the major clubs are open until the wee hours seven days a week. You’ll find plenty of burger joints, bars, pubs and clubs in the city, with the best places to go on a night out being located in Fortitude Valley.
The Red Flag riots
Thousands of returned veterans of the First World War engaged in a bloody pitched battle in Brisbane. The Red Flag Riots erupted in March 1919. The riots were a consequence of an attempt by Queensland police to disperse a Russian protest march. A group of radical Russians were responsible for the riots.
The Union of Russian Workers (URW) and Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) had reconstituted themselves as a Soviet committee. The Union of Workers was an umbrella organisation for pro-Bolshevik emigres. The URW had organised a 1,500 strong rally in Brisbane in January 1919.
The Brisbane Trades Hall red flag was confiscated on 2 October, 1918. This was the start of a series of events that erupted in Brisbane over the next three days. The “red-flaggers” defied the authorities, carrying a red flag in a protest march through Brisbane.