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Brisbane

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

noun

  1. Arthur, 1864–1936, U.S. journalist.

  2. a seaport in and the capital of Queensland, in E Australia.


Brisbane British  
/ ˈbrɪzbən /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Brisbane Cultural  
  1. 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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He subsequently coached Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League before taking over at Northamptonshire for the 2025 season.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

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

From Science Daily Jun. 28, 2026

Sonic’s sale of its Brisbane lab for A$445 million releases capital that Sonic can invest elsewhere in its business.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

On Monday she told ABC Radio Brisbane she believed she was ready to serve as Australia's prime minister.

From Barron's Jun. 1, 2026

“I think he’s finally feeling better,” Mrs. Brisbane whispered to Mrs. Robinson.

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

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