# Multicultural City # Brisbane is a thriving multicultural city, steadily building on its reputation as Australia’s New World City. It has an economy of AU$162 billion, accounting for 49% of Queensland’s economic output and 9% of Australia’s output. Brisbane’s booming economy is driving continued population growth in the region. From 2011 to 2016, the Greater Brisbane population growth rate was 1.9%. Almost 30% of Brisbane residents were born overseas and more than 20% of households speak two or more languages at home.
# New World City # Classified as a New World City, Brisbane is home to a number of international events, including the Asia Pacific Cities Summit (APCS) and Mayors’ Forum, Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA), Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT) and was host of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in 2014.
# Prosperous and Innovative City # Fuelled by a strong economic development plan and a firm connection to global markets, Brisbane is a prosperous and innovative city at the core of investment opportunities in the Asia Pacific region.
布里斯班科创机构
作为昆士兰州首府及澳大利亚第三大城市，布里斯班不仅是驱动大洋洲创新经济发展的热土，更是一座极具全球影响力的现代化都市。最新数据显示，大布里斯班地区人口已突破260万，城市经济总量成功跨越2000亿澳元大关，并预计到2041年将达到2750亿澳元。从承办1988年世博会到2014年G20峰会，布里斯班不断走向世界舞台中央；如今，作为2032年夏季奥运会的主办城市，布里斯班正以此为契机启动新一轮大规模基础设施建设。在科技创新方面，政府与民间资本双向发力，成功打造了极具活力的布里斯班“技术四角区”，在原始创新与技术应用领域均表现出色。值得一提的是，分别位于南北回归线两端的布里斯班与中国深圳早在1992年便结为友好城市，三十多年来，两座创新之城交流频密，在科技与经贸领域的合作不断结出丰硕成果。
Barayamal
在澳大利亚原住民语言中，"Barayamal"意为"黑天鹅"，象征着独具特色且充满韧性的原住民企业家。作为一家由原住民创立并领导的非营利机构，Barayamal致力于向世界展示原住民企业家的商业力量，通过为其创造优越的发展环境来孵化成功的初创企业。为了切实缩小澳大利亚原住民与非原住民之间的经济与社会差距，Barayamal打造了一套全方位的支持体系：通过开发前沿的技术解决方案、运营专业的商业加速器项目、举办免费的创客活动、推出专属的"Indigipreneur"播客，以及深入支持学校的创业教育，Barayamal正全力赋能原住民初创公司，助力其实现高经济增长与可持续发展的宏伟目标。
iLab Accelerator
iLab由澳大利亚昆士兰州政府于2000年创立，旨在为早期高科技初创企业提供全方位的支持。2009年，昆士兰大学（UQ）全资子公司收购了iLab，在州政府的持续支持下，它逐渐演变为昆士兰大学创新创业体系（UQ Ventures）的核心旗舰加速器项目。iLab致力于通过培养创业者的商业管理能力、搭建顶尖的导师网络，帮助创始人打造具备投资价值的初创企业，从而大幅提升项目运营的成功率。作为澳大利亚历史最悠久的加速器之一，自成立以来，iLab已累计孵化并支持了超过350家初创公司，帮助它们筹集了数亿美元的投资与赠款，并为社会创造了1550多个高质量的技术工作岗位，持续为昆士兰乃至全球的科技创新生态注入强劲动力。
‘Surface exposed to the virus’ blamed for Brisbane hotel quarantine cluster
‘Surface exposed to the virus’ blamed for Brisbane hotel quarantine cluster
Virgin offers flights from $75 in massive Queensland re-opening sale
Virgin offers flights from $75 in massive Queensland re-opening sale
Emirates to resume flights to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, days after announcing suspension of services
Emirates to resume flights to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, days after announcing suspension of services
Restrictions set to ease as Brisbane's mutant virus outbreak appears contained
Restrictions set to ease as Brisbane's mutant virus outbreak appears contained
Another lockdown possible as Brisbane enters new stage of restrictions
Another lockdown possible as Brisbane enters new stage of restrictions
Brisbane NYE to kiss goodbye to pashing strangers, fireworks and 2020
Brisbane NYE to kiss goodbye to pashing strangers, fireworks and 2020
New Year's Eve events adapt to COVID conditions in Queensland as revellers prepare to farewell 2020
New Year's Eve events adapt to COVID conditions in Queensland as revellers prepare to farewell 2020
Queensland residents rush to return as new coronavirus border restrictions kick in
Queensland residents rush to return as new coronavirus border restrictions kick in
Brisbane flooding, Gold Coast beaches closed as 'cyclonic' storms continue
Brisbane flooding, Gold Coast beaches closed as 'cyclonic' storms continue
Brisbane airport wasp infestation “Potentially lethal threat to flight safety” according to new report
Brisbane airport wasp infestation “Potentially lethal threat to flight safety” according to new report
Shrek The Musical coming to Brisbane next month
Shrek The Musical coming to Brisbane next month
Greater Geneva Bern Area Announces Launch of Cybersecurity Initiative
Greater Geneva Bern Area Announces Launch of Cybersecurity Initiative
Brisbane Greeters to return by Christmas but volunteers say they've been left out of the loop
Brisbane Greeters to return by Christmas but volunteers say they've been left out of the loop
Faster and more precise radiotherapy treatment at Brisbane hospital an Australian first
Faster and more precise radiotherapy treatment at Brisbane hospital an Australian first
Robots aid rescue during Navy exercise in Brisbane
Robots aid rescue during Navy exercise in Brisbane
Hundreds of signs to point the way on Brisbane's 36km cycling loop
Hundreds of signs to point the way on Brisbane's 36km cycling loop
Heavy equipment and machinery event for Brisbane
Heavy equipment and machinery event for Brisbane
Brisbane startup Roubler sells majority stake to MYOB
Brisbane startup Roubler sells majority stake to MYOB
Etihad to stop flights to Queensland as Frydenberg says international border closed until late 2021
Etihad to stop flights to Queensland as Frydenberg says international border closed until late 2021
Cycling groups welcome 12-month bike lane trial in Brisbane CBD
Cycling groups welcome 12-month bike lane trial in Brisbane CBD
Australia to get 25 million trees to help recover from last summer's bushfires
Australia to get 25 million trees to help recover from last summer's bushfires
Two Brisbane ferry terminals closer to reality after contract awarded
Two Brisbane ferry terminals closer to reality after contract awarded
QUT develops flight system as the air up there fills with drones
QUT develops flight system as the air up there fills with drones
Council looks for new Brisbane bus cleaning contract as masks urged on public transport
Council looks for new Brisbane bus cleaning contract as masks urged on public transport
Queensland records one new coronavirus case as Chief Health Officer urges people to wear face masks in 'restricted areas'
Queensland records one new coronavirus case as Chief Health Officer urges people to wear face masks in 'restricted areas'
Research tracks Brisbane's bushland reserve koala population
Research tracks Brisbane's bushland reserve koala population
Queensland health authorities cautiously optimistic the state has avoided COVID-19 spread from Brisbane coronavirus cluster
Queensland health authorities cautiously optimistic the state has avoided COVID-19 spread from Brisbane coronavirus cluster
Mutitjulu Community Aboriginal Corporation blockade entry to Uluru amid coronavirus fears
Mutitjulu Community Aboriginal Corporation blockade entry to Uluru amid coronavirus fears
Future of north Brisbane koala habitat site goes to planning court
Future of north Brisbane koala habitat site goes to planning court
Lime back on Brisbane streets with scooters spreading to the suburbs
Lime back on Brisbane streets with scooters spreading to the suburbs
Queensland's new $1.1b Brisbane Airport runway opens with stunning air spectacle
Queensland's new $1.1b Brisbane Airport runway opens with stunning air spectacle
World's "greenest residential building" proposed for Brisbane
World's "greenest residential building" proposed for Brisbane
Regional Express moves ahead with Sydney-Melbourne-Brisbane flight plan
Regional Express moves ahead with Sydney-Melbourne-Brisbane flight plan
Brisbane City Council cans funding for Asia Pacific Screen Awards
Brisbane City Council cans funding for Asia Pacific Screen Awards
G-20 Leaders Urged to Take Coordinated Actions at Virtual Summit
G-20 Leaders Urged to Take Coordinated Actions at Virtual Summit
Huawei Wins Brisbane Railway Signals Contract
Huawei Wins Brisbane Railway Signals Contract
Direct Flights from Tamworth to Brisbane Set to Take Off
Direct Flights from Tamworth to Brisbane Set to Take Off
Public Transport Access a Weak Spot at the Expanding Brisbane Airport
Public Transport Access a Weak Spot at the Expanding Brisbane Airport
Qantas Brings Brisbane Chicago Start Date Forwards
Qantas Brings Brisbane Chicago Start Date Forwards
VOLGREN-HESS-ABB Bid Wins Brisbane Metro Bus Tender
VOLGREN-HESS-ABB Bid Wins Brisbane Metro Bus Tender
Brisbane council plans to paint the town green
Brisbane council plans to paint the town green
Brisbane Plans CBD Riverfront Renewal
Brisbane Plans CBD Riverfront Renewal
Labor Pledges full safety screens for Brisbane Bus Drivers
Labor Pledges full safety screens for Brisbane Bus Drivers
Council Push to Increase Rooftop Gardens on High Rises
Council Push to Increase Rooftop Gardens on High Rises
Big Changes Planned for Brisbane Cycling Black Spot
Big Changes Planned for Brisbane Cycling Black Spot
Historic Brisbane House to be Conserv?ed with $5.8 million Funding
Historic Brisbane House to be Conserv?ed with $5.8 million Funding
Survey Shows Brisbane Residents are Happiest by a Country Smile
Survey Shows Brisbane Residents are Happiest by a Country Smile
China Southern Schedules Brisbane A350 Flights in December
China Southern Schedules Brisbane A350 Flights in December