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Brisbane is the state capital of Queensland. Brisbane is the third most populous city in Australia and the most populous city of Queensland. It is situated on the Brisbane River on a low-lying floodplain between Moreton Bay and the Great Dividing Range in south-eastern Queensland. The local indigenous people knew the area as Mian-jin, meaning 'place shaped as a spike'. The city is named after Sir Thomas Brisbane, the Governor of New South Wales from 1821 to 1825. The settlement at Brisbane developed after an abandoned initial penal colony settlement at Redcliffe, 28 kilometres (17 mi) north. The colony moved to the current location of the Brisbane central business district in 1825, and free settlers were permitted from 1842.

It was chosen as the capital when Queensland was proclaimed a separate colony in 1859. A large portion of Brisbane is controlled by the Brisbane City Council and also covers parts of several adjoining local government areas. In 1925, the City of Brisbane Act was passed by the Queensland Government, abolishing 20 local government authorities in the city and forming the largest local authority in Australia, covering 1,200 square kilometres (460 sq mi). The city played a central role in the Allied campaign during World War II as the South West Pacific headquarters for General Douglas MacArthur. More recently, Brisbane hosted the 1982 Commonwealth Games, World Expo '88 and the 2001 Goodwill Games.


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Featured Businesses and Services in Brisbane

  • Oaks Aurora

    Located in Brisbane, Stanley, Queensland, Australia

    Oaks Aurora

    Oaks Aurora soars 69 storeys above Brisbane in Australia, with superb city and river views from the apartment balconies. With its superbly designed and appointed luxury two bedroom apartments, the Oaks Aurora is a masterpiece of inspired design for sophis...

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  • Giannis Restaurant

    Located in Brisbane, Stanley, Queensland, Australia

    Giannis Restaurant

    Intimate, contemporary dining and a sophisticate ambiance create an unparalleled dining experience at Giannis Restaurant, an award winning restaurant in Brisbane, Australia.  Located at the fashionable end of Edward Street in Brisbane,  Gianni's...

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