Brisbane's river fire roars back with bigger display but ferry chaos

Riverfire kicks off the Brisbane Festival Saturday with military jets at 4:52pm and 5:20pm, plus extra fireworks barges.

Why it mattersHalf a million visitors will overwhelm venues and roads. Planning transport and arrival time is essential.

AustraliaBrisbane's biggest summer event returns Saturday with transport disruptions; South Bank and Kangaroo Point will fill early.

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Almost half a million gather for Riverfire as ferries strike, bridges close

Almost half a million people expected at Brisbane's Riverfire on Saturday face a ferry strike, five bridge closures, and major road closures. The council has quintupled bus services and Queensland Rail added 80 extra train trips.

Why it mattersAnyone heading to Riverfire needs to know how to get there and back without ferry access and with major road closures across Brisbane.

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