Brisbane

Capital city of Queensland, Australia

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Brisbane is the capital of the state of Queensland and the third-most populous city in Australia and Oceania, with a population of approximately 2.6 million. Brisbane lies at the centre of South East Queensland, which includes several other regional centres and cities. The central business district is situated within a peninsula of the Brisbane River about 15 km (9 mi) from its mouth at Moreton Bay. Brisbane is located in the hilly floodplain of the Brisbane River Valley between Moreton Bay and the Taylor and D'Aguilar mountain ranges. It sprawls across several local government areas, most centrally the City of Brisbane. The demonym of Brisbane is Brisbanite.

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Nicolson targets WBC title fight in Australia Australian Skye Nicolson hopes to challenge for her first world title in a fight on home soil in Brisbane. BBC Sport - Published on January 11, 2024

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Deadly snake stops play during Thiem win in Brisbane A highly venomous snake interrupts play during Dominic Thiem's match against James McCabe at the Brisbane International. BBC Sport - Published on December 30, 2023
Osaka 'more confident' since becoming a mother Naomi Osaka is set to make her return to tennis in Brisbane next week after giving birth to her daughter in July. BBC Sport - Published on December 30, 2023
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