From sewer to the backdrop for colourful festivals,the notion that residents have always loved the Brisbane River is a"new invention".
Tourism Industry and former environment minister Kate Jones defended the Queensland Government's profile on Moreton Bay,which is under threat from thousands of tonnes of sediment with high levels of nitrogen and phosphorus now flowing downstream from the Lockyer Valley.
From its environmental state to its economic challenges,Brisbane Times has taken an in-depth look at the Brisbane River for this special series of reports,30 years since the Year of the River was declared.
Despite some improvements in some rivers Brisbane residents remain apathetic about being able to make improvements to the Brisbane River.
South-east Queensland's rivers have been panned in a new report card,raising concerns about the'jewel of SEQ'.
$2 million first step to revegetate river banks on the Bremer River - the most unhealthy river in SEQ - was released on Tuesday and it highlights the flood risk to both billion-dollar assets,the Ipswich CBD and RAAF Base Amberley.