Vouchers, giveaways to bring office workers back to Brisbane CBD on Fridays
Business by Dan Knowles
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Subscriber only Desperate city shops and landlords will offer discount vouchers, gift card giveaways, freebies and coffee deals and even putt-putt in their building foyers in a bid to get workers to ditch Friday work from home and breathe life back into Brisbane s city centre. CBD offices are sitting one-third empty, among the most vacant in the country despite Queensland avoiding the long crippling lockdowns of other states, with foot traffic dropping by as much as 40 per cent compared to pre-COVID. The new campaign kicking off tomorrow aims to get workers to change their work from home day from Friday and get them into the CBD and spending money again.
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Summer is on the horizon, and there s no better companion for a trip to the beach or a lazy day off than a good book. To get you ready for the (hopefully) relaxed months ahead, we re sharing our recommendations for books to add to your reading pile. Whether you’re a fan of true crime, sci-fi, comic books, or non-fiction, we ve got a book for you.
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Owls of the Eastern Ice: A Quest to Find and Save the World s Largest Owl // Jonathan C. Slaght; $18
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Take a break from the summer heat and transport your mind to Russia’s Far East, where the endangered Blakiston’s fish owl hides within the snowy forests. You don’t need to be a birder to enjoy this book: Jonathan C. Slaght’s account of his research on these elusive animals is a captivating introduction to not only the owls, but also to the people who call this fascinating region of the world home.
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Subdued Office Occupancy Underpins Need To Support CBD
The latest results of the Property Council’s office occupancy survey show that Brisbane’s CBD activity levels have remained flat during April, as the Property Council ramps up efforts to encourage workers to return to the city.
The survey revealed Brisbane’s CBD occupancy level had stagnated at just over 60 per cent in April, marking the fifth consecutive month of little movement in the return to workplaces.
The Property Council’s Queensland Deputy Executive Director, Jen Williams, explained that while flexibility will continue to be a major feature of workplaces and there remains a small risk of future lockdowns, there is still a long way to go until the CBD reaches the level of occupancy anticipated in the new ‘normal’.
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Brisbane Holiday Dollars a positive move for CBD
The Property Council of Australia has applauded the Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council for their support of the city through today’s announcement of the Brisbane Holiday Dollars program.
This initiative shows Government understands the important role a thriving capital city plays in contributing to the State’s broader economy, and is getting behind local businesses at a time when they need it most.
Property Council Queensland Deputy Executive Director, Jen Williams, said with JobKeeper coming to an end last month, the program will create extra momentum and certainty for many operators across the city centre.