Brisbane

American

[briz-beyn, -buhn] / ˈbrɪz beɪn, -bən /

noun

Arthur, 1864–1936, U.S. journalist.
a seaport in and the capital of Queensland, in E Australia.

Brisbane British

/ ˈbrɪzbən /

noun

a port in E Australia, the capital of Queensland: founded in 1824 as a penal settlement; vast agricultural hinterland. Pop: 1 508 161 (2001)

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Brisbane Cultural

Capital of Queensland state and largest city in the state; located in eastern Australia on the Pacific Ocean; the third-largest city in Australia, after Sydney and Melbourne.

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The British settled Brisbane in the early eighteenth century as a penal colony.

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The man was scheduled to face charges at a court hearing in Brisbane on Friday.

From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026

The two players have since been training with A-League Women's team Brisbane Roar, planning to continue their elite sporting careers in Australia.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026

Brisbane Road-specific guidance has since been added to their event day accessible parking section on 'Ask Spurs', while a matchday-specific guide is in the works.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

The study included more than 120 healthy older adults from the Greater Brisbane region.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026

Mrs. Brisbane showed us Brazil on the map and it’s far away.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney

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