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

One trainer and his family were drawn to the "shining lights of the new facility" west of Brisbane, Simon Stout from Greyhounds Australasia told a parliamentary committee hearing in Tasmania on Wednesday.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

A spokesperson for the club confirmed: "We're working on a full Brisbane Road matchday guide for the website for next season to give parity with our Tottenham Hotspur Stadium information."

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

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

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

I don’t think it was very long before Mrs. Brisbane returned, carrying several shopping bags full of packages.

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

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