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See Ella Doyle's artwork 'Teresa the Tasmanian Tiger' on the Howard Smith Wharves Art Projection (nightly between 6-11pm), as part of Council's Outdoor Gallery exhibition AMPLIFY ME!

Ella Doyle is a Brisbane artist and advocate whose bold, colourful works explore popular culture, alternative music and the world’s natural mysteries. Guided by her ethos “I believe,” her practice spans digital and traditional media, advocacy and sensory design, supporting comfort, connection and inclusivity for those with diverse sensory needs.

“My name is Ella Doyle, and I’m an artist from Brisbane, Queensland. I like to draw, paint and do digital art. I believe in Thylacines and Ghosts.

I have designed my sensory room with bean bags, fairy lights, collectables, books, DVDs, plushies, ceramics, a TV, ABC kids’ stuff and the OG Wiggles. I designed it for my friends,”

Ella Doyle

Ella Doyle’s animation Teresa the Tasmanian Tiger, 2024-2025 is showcased across both Howard Smith Wharves and Museum of Brisbane joining two dynamic Brisbane locations that each blend heritage and contemporary culture. By presenting the work in these spaces, Doyle challenges traditional representations of the Thylacine and keeps its story alive in our cultural memory, exploring the intersection of scientific fact and folklore.

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

Brisbane City Council’s latest Outdoor Gallery exhibition AMPLIFY ME! is a celebration of local Brisbane artists with lived experience of disability, showcasing their artwork in accessible outdoor spaces across the city. Grounded in inclusive arts practice, the exhibition promotes collaboration, barrier-free creativity and lasting connections, while encouraging inclusion and social change in Brisbane’s cultural landscape.

“The artists’ unique practices and creative voices deeply informed the curatorial framework of this exhibition, shaping every aspect with authenticity and vision. This approach moves beyond tradition, celebrating Brisbane’s rich artistic diversity and thoughtfully highlighting the importance of lived experience at the heart of the city’s cultural story.”

AMPLIFY ME! is curated by Nicole Crosswell and will be open from 21 November 2025 to 25 October 2026.

IMAGE CREDIT: Ella Doyle in front of her artwork 'Teresa the Tasmanian Tiger'. Photography by Joseph Rucklie. 

Brisbane City Council’s latest Outdoor Gallery exhibition AMPLIFY ME! is a celebration of local Brisbane artists with lived experience of disability, showcasing their artwork in accessible outdoor spaces across the city. Grounded in inclusive arts practice, the exhibition promotes collaboration, barrier-free creativity and lasting connections, while encouraging inclusion and social change in Brisbane’s cultural landscape.

“The artists’ unique practices and creative voices deeply informed the curatorial framework of this exhibition, shaping every aspect with authenticity and vision. This approach moves beyond tradition, celebrating Brisbane’s rich artistic diversity and thoughtfully highlighting the importance of lived experience at the heart of the city’s cultural story.”

AMPLIFY ME! is curated by Nicole Crosswell and will be open from 21 November 2025 to 25 October 2026.

For more information on the artists, artworks, opening hours, public programs and accessibility, visit Council's website.

Image credit: AMPLIFY ME! 2025 by Ruby Herrenberg and DesignFront

Be transported to a soft and cosy woodland, right out of a picture book, where each new season is full of natural wonders waiting to be discovered by young, inquisitive minds. Enjoy an engaging and interactive story by the campfire before embarking on your own sensory exploration of the woods.

Tailor made for audiences aged 0-3 and filled with performance, puppetry and play ‘What’s In The Woods?’ is a gentle welcome to the world of theatre.

• Runtime: Approximately 45 minutes, 20 minutes of performance and 25 minutes of play in the space. The 'What's In The Woods?' sessions are split into 3 age groups running at various times: 0-1 years, 1-2 years and 2-3 years.
• Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, Baby Changing Facilities provided onsite and in space. Pram parking available. Carer resources available. Breakout space available. Bookings essential.

What's in the Woods? has been developed as part of the new Backbone Theatre for Babies program, developed with company-in-residence Brymore Productions. Backbone Theatre for Babies has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, it’s arts funding and advisory body.

Backbone is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Backbone Youth Arts is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.

Release your inner dancer – join our Silver Swans class – specially designed ballet classes for 55 year old’s plus (though there is no upper or lower age limit).

• Improve balance – minimising falls
• Slowing down ageing (connected to calming the immune system)
• Increasing cognitive ability (by promoting new synapse connection)
• Not to mention the social benefits!

“Art has the power to transform, to illuminate, to educate, inspire and motivate.”

Sandgate Art Society, a vibrant not-for-profit organisation, knows that a creative community is a thriving community. Since 2012, it has continued to bring the Sandgate and surrounding communities together through their annual Sandgate Easter Art Show.

This much-anticipated event celebrates the talent of local and regional artists, while fostering strong community engagement and appreciation for the arts.

Coinciding with the Bluewater Festival, the Arts Show attracts a strong attendance from both our local community and the wider public.

In 2025, the event ran over the Easter weekend, opening to the public over two days. The number of visitors is estimated to have been over 5,000. This year, we are extending the event, opening to the public over 4 days, (2-6 April) and are anticipating a significant increase in the number of visitors.

Artwork dates:

• Entries open: Tuesday 20 January
• Entries close: Friday 20 March (no extentions)
• Artwork drop-off: Wednesday 1 April, 3.30pm-6pm
• Artwork collection: Monday 6 April, 2-4pm.

• Opening night: Thursday 2 April, 6pm–8.30pm
• Exhibition open: Friday 3 April – Sunday 5 April, 10am–4pm, and Monday 6 April, 10am–2pm.

• Callan Centre, Pier Avenue, St Patrick’s College, Shorncliffe.

• Early bird entry: $30 (20 Jan – 19 Feb 2026)
• Standard entry: $40 (20 Feb – 20 Mar 2026)
• Youth entry: $20.

Join us this Autism Awareness Day for a special walk through Brisbane City Council’s Outdoor Gallery exhibition, AMPLIFY ME! with exhibition curator Nicole Crosswell.

AMPLIFY ME! is an exhibition that celebrates local artists with lived experience of disability, showcasing powerful creative voices across Brisbane’s Outdoor Gallery.

Meet the artists and curator behind AMPLIFY ME! as we explore selected works from this exhibition, honouring neurodivergent perspectives in contemporary art. Listen to insights into their practice and process directly from the artists, and hear from curator Nicole Crosswell about the development of AMPLIFY ME! and the significance of centring lived experience within Brisbane’s Outdoor Gallery program.

Take a leisurely walk, hear personal stories, and gain a deeper understanding of how creativity and self-expression can help amplify perspectives within the community.

Bring your curiosity, comfortable shoes, and join us in celebrating diversity, visibility, and the power of art to connect.

Meet in the Museum of Brisbane Foyer Level 3, City Hall Brisbane and make sure you bring a hat and a water bottle.

For more information visit Outdoor Gallery on Council's website.

Image Credit: Marcus Nunn’s artwork ‘All the Pets I Wish I Could Meet’ in Edward Street featured in Brisbane City Council’s Outdoor Gallery Exhibition AMPLIFY ME! 2025-26.

Brisbane City Council provides free vaccinations to eligible residents (aged from 6 weeks and above) through our community immunisation clinics. Immunisation helps protect people against diseases such as influenza, measles, whooping cough, polio and tetanus.

Take a look at Immunisation Schedule Queensland for advice about when you should be vaccinated.

Providing a free immunisation service is another way Council is helping deliver Brisbane Vision 2031.

Discipline for Taekwondo & Korean Sword Art.

Tae Kwon Do is one of the most systematic and powerful Korean Martial Arts. It uses offence and defence techniques with all parts of the human body while hands and feet play key roles in the techniques.

It is a discipline that shows a way of enhancing one's spirit and life through mental and physical training. Today it is a global martial art that has an international reputation and stands proudly among official games in the Olympics.

Talk to a Planner sessions help residents, business owners, community groups and industry professionals understand Brisbane City Plan 2014 (City Plan) and how it relates to their building and construction plans.

Talk to a Planner is available all year round, with additional sessions held regularly across the city for your convenience.

During these free sessions you can speak face-to-face with a planning specialist, giving you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about how City Plan relates to your property.

Council also has a team of dedicated officers who can answer simple questions about your development application over the phone during business hours (9am-4pm, Monday-Friday). To speak to an officer please phone Council on 07 3403 8888 and ask to speak with a Planning Information Officer.