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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Hull KR beat Brisbane Broncos to win the World Club Challenge just 10 days ago but have now lost their opening two Super League games of the season.

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There were the drives in Perth and Brisbane and the reverse sweep in Adelaide before even considering the issues off the field.

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Half-back Lewis' foolish kick out on York skipper Harris could mean he misses next week's World Club Challenge against National Rugby League premiers Brisbane Broncos through suspension.

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Ever wondered how an actor from Brisbane, Australia, perfects a Northern accent?

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The next two Winter Olympics - French Alps 2030 and Utah 2034 - will also have sports spread more widely, while the 2032 Summer Olympics in Brisbane is will have venues across Queensland.

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