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INTRODUCTION

Brisbane offers a lifestyle that is second to none in Australia . Famous for its great weather, exciting events and cultural scene, Brisbane has a sophisticated, warm and friendly charm which will always manage to surprise. As the capital of the " Sunshine State ", Brisbane offers the ultimate in food, wine, arts, entertainment and major sporting and social events, all touched with Queensland 's relaxed tropic air.

Brisbane is the centre of a region rich with natural beauty, blessed with magnificent beaches, river, rainforest and mountain experiences. Less than half and hour from the city centre is Moreton Bay and its islands. Here you can enjoy a variety of water sports in a quiet beachside village environment. If you're hankering for surf, the famous beaches and resorts of the Sunshine and Gold Coasts are just over one hour's drive away.

Visitors and residents can get around the city in the Queensland sunshine with the Brisbane River City Cats. Getting to work or exploring the river can be an enjoyable adventure when you travel along the Brisbane Rover on high speed catamarans.

There is an array of other public transport options, in addition to normal city buses; there are City express services which run between the city centre and the suburbs and Rockets (fast peak-hour commuter buses). The fast City train network has seven lines, which make commuting around the CBD and surrounds seamless.

If you would prefer to drive to work, there is light traffic and plenty of parking, which makes getting to work a breeze.

THINGS TO DO

Brisbane 's warm evenings are perfect for enjoying the diversity of the city nightlife. Live music clubs, bars and discos to suit all tastes can be found across the city. Some of the most popular spots are located in the Riverside quarter, at Caxton Street , and in Fortitude Valley . The Treasury Casino, located in the beautifully restored Treasury Building at the top of Queen Street , is another popular night time venue.

Brisbane also boasts the kind of dining diversity you would expect from this culturally colourful city. The atmosphere is delightfully casual with an emphasis on original menus focusing sharply on fresh food and wines with flair.

Brisbane is also the state's cultural hub, with a thriving arts and cultural scene. A full calendar of first class theatre, opera, ballets, musicals and concerts compliments a bursting program of exhibitions, installations and cultural attractions.

LAW FIRMS/INDUSTRY

Brisbane has a large port and primary industry sector, with many of the major rural associations having offices that run from the Capital.

Most major law firms have large offices in Brisbane to deal with matters from the Asia Pacific and from the lucrative primary industry sector, and Brisbane has been voted Australia 's most liveable city countless times by opinion polls.

Lawyers relocating to Brisbane can expect to obtain more of a work/life balance, together with generally more defined career paths within firms. The opportunities for progression in the Sunshine state are more apparent than those in the Southern States.

For more information, please contact Naiman Clarke on (02) 9233 7977.