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  Brisbane - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Brisbane (pronounced /ˈbɹɪz.bən/) is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Australia, with a population of over 1.77 million.
Brisbane city centre is situated in the southeast corner of Queensland, Australia, at a latitude and longitude of 27°28′S 153°02′E.
The population of the Brisbane City is estimated at 971,757 (as of June 2005)
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brisbane   (4282 words)

  
 Brisbane City Council - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Brisbane City Council was formed in 1925 from a forced amalgamation of twenty smaller councils.
Brisbane City Council has an unusual structure with power divided between a powerful executive Lord Mayor, a parliamentary-style Council of twenty-six councillors representing single-member wards of approximately equal population, and a Civic Cabinet comprising the Lord Mayor and the chairpersons of the six committees drawn from the membership of Council.
The city's floral emblem is the poinsettia and its faunal emblem is the graceful tree frog.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brisbane_City_Council   (659 words)

  
 City of Brisbane (Queensland, Australia)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Brisbane is the capital city of the state of Queensland, situated on the Brisbane River on the south-east coast of the state.
Brisbane City Council covers the whole of the metropolitan area, unlike, for example, the case of Sydney City Council, which only occupies the CBD and adjoining suburbs.
The flag of Brisbane is based on the armorial bearings and coat of arms of the city: Blue and gold are the colours of Brisbane.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/au-ql-br.html   (754 words)

  
 Brisbane, Australia
Brisbane, the sub-tropical capital of Queensland, is approximately 1000 km (600 miles) north of Sydney and one, if not the fastest growing cities in Australia.
Brisbane is a popular holiday destination and a good place to explore Southern Queensland, The Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast are only an hour away to the south and north respectively.
Brisbane has The Brisbane River as its centre piece and it is spanned by graceful bridges and criss-crossed with all manner of boats, ferries and watercraft.
www.auinfo.com /brisbane.htm   (796 words)

  
 Walkabout - Brisbane
The nation's fastest-growing capital, Brisbane is Australia's third-largest city with a population of 1,626,900 in the year 2000.
Brisbane was opened to free settlement in 1842 and became a separate colony on 10 December 1859.
Brisbane does not enjoy a reputation as an important home of the arts (in fact southerners tend to regard it as the home of philistinism and anti-intellectualism).
www.walkabout.com.au /fairfax/locations/QLDBrisbane.shtml   (4211 words)

  
 Brisbane City Hall - Travel Downunder - Discover the real Australia
City Hall's exceptional location in the very heart of Brisbane makes it the ideal place for tourists to start their visit in Brisbane.
Brisbane City Hall is the official residence for the Lord Mayor of Brisbane.
City Hall is located in the heart of Brisbane between Adelaide and Ann Streets.
www.traveldownunder.com.au /Queensland/Brisbane/Brisbane_City_Hall.asp   (414 words)

  
 BRISBANE INFORMATION, CITY OF BRISBANE, TRAVEL INFORMATION ON BRISBANE, VISITING BRISBANE
Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, is a cosmopolitan and lively city that is home to many different types of scenery, including skyscrapers, parkland and even an artificial beach.
Brisbane is a river city, although close to the coast, with Brisbane River running through it.
In its early stages the city grew as the agricultural and mining industries grew, until it eventually developed into the cultural and cafe filled city that it is today.
www.australianexplorer.com /brisbane_information.htm   (379 words)

  
 Brisbane travel guide - Wikitravel
Brisbane [1][2] is the third-largest (and fastest growing) city in Australia and the capital of the state of Queensland.
This is unusual for a city in Australia, where single areas (such as the North Shore in Sydney, or Toorak in Melbourne) are typified as the classiest places to live.
Brisbane was then selected by the colony of New South Wales as the location for a new gaol, intended to house dangerous prisoners in a remote location.
wikitravel.org /en/Brisbane   (3879 words)

  
 Brisbane - Queensland Holidays
It's a city where the air is filled with optimism and a sense of adventure is heavy on the ground.
And no, this is no sleepy town; this is a city with an innovative and vibrant edge, a modern, free spirited outlook and a determination to do things just that little bit differently.
Brisbane's state of the art trains, buses and ferries form an excellent public transport network.
www.queenslandholidays.com.au /destinations/brisbane   (357 words)

  
 City of Brisbane - City History
The City of Brisbane thanks David and Albert for their time, effort, and dedication.
This is why, as part of the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the City's incorporation, we are focusing on a theme of preserving our historical and cultural heritage.
While this is a collaborative community effort, I would like to especially commend our city librarian, Dolores Gomez, and our city historian, Dorothy Radoff, in appreciation of their leadership and their help, not only with this book but with their ongoing efforts in preserving the history of Brisbane.
www.ci.brisbane.ca.us /html/about/history.asp   (892 words)

  
 Brisbane Queensland - Accommodation
Young and vibrant, Brisbane is the capital of the Sunshine State of Queensland.
The city lies in the heart of one of the most diverse and popular holiday regions in Australia and enjoys and enviable climate of hot, bright summers and clear mild winters which makes Brisbane ideal for visiting all year round.
Brisbane provides a cosmopolitan city experience, ideal for exploring all your favourite interests whether it be the arts, shopping or fine dining.
www.sunzine.net /brisbane/welcome.html   (397 words)

  
 Brisbane City Daily Photo
Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland Australia.
In answer to a previous question, the photo of Brisbane was taken from Mt Coot-tha and it was a little smoggy.
Brisbane City History - 1971, 22 JULY (2 years before I was born) - The Springbok Rugby Team arrived from South Africa, and due to protests, a state of emergency was declared to allow the games to be played.
brisbanedailyphoto.blogspot.com   (1664 words)

  
 Brisbane Hotel Accommodation and Tours
Brisbane is the capital of the sunshine state, Queensland.
It is a vibrant city situated on the Brisbane River which is utilised by ferries, paddlewheel boat restaurants and other private and charter boats.
Brisbane enjoys a wonderful subtropical climate, ideal to enjoy some of the many quality restaurants and outdoor cafes situated in the city and along the river.
www.ozhorizons.com.au /qld/bris/bris.htm   (590 words)

  
 Brisbane City   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The city is focused around the meandering loops of the Brisbane River, with the triangular wedge of the business centre on the north bank surrounded by community-oriented suburbs.
Brisbane’s centre is small and possible to cover on foot, but as the only Queensland city with anything that approaches a decent transit system, it offers a level of luxury that’s worth taking advantage of.
Brisbane has no gastronomic tradition to exploit, but there’s a good variety of bars and restaurants all over the city, with a trend towards “Modern Australian” (creative use of local produce, influenced by Asia and the Mediterranean), and a fashionable café society in Fortitude Valley and the West End.
www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/queensland/brisbanecity.asp   (5046 words)

  
 Brisbane visitor maps - city and region - transport - roads and streets - ourbrisbane.com
Use the interactive maps of Brisbane city and the surrounding region to guide a day of sightseeing.
This map shows the Brisbane central business district including inner city, South Bank and Fortitude Valley, and allows you to zoom in and pan around.
Great for those with wheelchairs and prams, these mobility maps of Brisbane City and Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens show path gradients, accessible paths of travel, accessible premises and other features.
www.ourbrisbane.com /visitors/maps   (266 words)

  
 Brisbane Queensland Australia - suburbs - maps - accommodation - events - street and business directory - restaurants - ...
Now in its 9th year Riverfestival continues to link the Brisbane River with the world.
Find out what you need to know and do if you are involved in a car accident.
Find out where the top 10 kids' parks are in Brisbane.
www.ourbrisbane.com   (281 words)

  
 City Hall, Brisbane
City Hall (1920-30) is a building in neoclassical style with a tall tower in Florentine style and a colonnaded façade and portico.
Although the modern high-rise blocks are higher than the tower, it still offers an impressive view of the city from the platform at the top (lift; not open on Sundays).
Within the City Hall is the City Gallery, with a collection which includes historical documents, photographs, ceramics and furniture as well as pictures, mainly 19th C works (outback scenes by Richard J Randall).
www.planetware.com /brisbane/city-hall-aus-qld-bch.htm   (125 words)

  
 Eurocentres Brisbane   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The official opening of Eurocentres Brisbane new premises was held recently.
This city is a very safe area to visit, study and live.
Centrally located, in the heart of the city, Eurocentres Brisbane is close to cafes, boutiques, shops, restaurants, beautiful gardens, the stunning river precinct and is easily accessed by public transport.
www.spelt.com.au   (345 words)

  
 Fancy Dress and Costume Hire - Brisbane City Fancy Dress
At Brisbane City Fancy Dress we have 100s of clean, quality costumes and fancy dress, plus wigs, masks, make-up and jewellery.
Brisbane City Fancy Dress is conveniently located in the centre of Brisbane City, and our opening hours make pick up and return easy for our customers.
City Fancy Dress will be closed from 2 pm on Monday, 14 August to Thursday 17 August 2006 for a brief vacation.Please note that all returns MUST BE back by 1.30 pm on Monday 14 August.
www.cityfancydress.com.au   (377 words)

  
 Eton B&B, CBD Accommodation in Brisbane City
We are conveniently located within walking distance to the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre, Brisbane's city centre, South Bank Parklands, Suncorp Stadium and inner city dining and entertainment.
Roma Street station and the Brisbane Transit Centre are a 5-minute walk and connections to the airport, trains and coaches can be made there.
Breakfast is served in our dining room or in the tropical courtyard garden amongst the greenery of palms and ferns and under the cover of the old frangipani tree.
www.babs.com.au /eton   (234 words)

  
 PictureAustralia | Brisbane City Council Library   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The Brisbane City Council Library's image database, Brisbane Images, currently contains over 10,000 photographs and slides from the Library Services Archives collection.
Brisbane Images features the built environment such as bridges, buildings, and Queensland homes; the natural environment, including parks and waterways; transport, including trams and buses; and cultural events such as Expo '88, the Commonwealth Games, major floods and People of Interest.
Copyright is owned by the Brisbane City Council.
www.pictureaustralia.org /bccl.html   (111 words)

  
 brisbane's living heritage network - a discovery guide
Experience Guide launched at The University of Queensland Connecting People, Places and History, Brisbane's Living Heritage Network and The University of Queensland were proud to launch the new Experience Guide at The James & Mary Emelia Mayne Centre on Tuesday 13 December 2005.
A free brochure covering 60 of Brisbane's best historic sites, the Guide is available to the public from member sites, the BLHN office and tourism information centres in SEQ.
Self-guided tour of wartime Brisbane Commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of WW2 with a self-guided walking tour.
www.brisbanelivingheritage.org   (209 words)

  
 YHA Australia Hostels - Brisbane YHA Backpackers Hostel
Brisbane City YHA is located within the CBD area and only a short walk from the Roma Street Transit Centre.
Brisbane is a vibrant city renowned for its outdoor lifestyle.
Visit some of Brisbane's many dining and entertainment precincts - the Valley, Caxton Street, West End and South Bank are just a few of the popular options.
www.yha.com.au /hostels/details.cfm?hostelid=41   (331 words)

  
 Brisbane South East Queensland Australia travel guide
Brisbane, the capital of Queensland is the third largest city in Australia and the gateway to the Gold and Sunshine Coasts.
The population of 1.3 million is spread from the shores of Moreton Bay in the east up to the Brisbane River Valley to the foothills of the D'Aguilar Range.
Brisbane City Accommodation, choose from hotels, apartments & much more.
www.atn.com.au /qld/south/south-d.htm   (88 words)

  
 Brisbane Airtrain - Airport to Gold Coast Transfer
Airtrain is the fastest, most economical and reliable transport direct to five downtown stations.
The oneway fare is only $23, which is a small price to pay to avoid the motorway traffic congestion.
Tickets are sold to and from every station in Brisbane and Gold Coast.
www.airtrain.com.au   (319 words)

  
 Brisbane | WCities Destination Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The City Highlights In a new city, it is best to orient yourself first.
Contrary to common perception, Brisbane is very much a river city, where life developed, and still pivots, on the Brisbane River.
Today, Brisbane can lay claim to being 'beautiful one day, perfect the next.' However, life was not always so heavenly f...
www.wcities.com /en/city/263/city.html   (153 words)

  
 Brisbane City YHA - Brisbane, Australia
This hostel is in a decent location in a quieter part of the city away from the hustle, but it's close enough to walk to everything.
Situated on a little rise in a quieter corner of the city, it's a bit of an uphill walk if you're fully loaded, but not bad really.
Brisbane, of course, is little paradise on earth!
www.hostelz.com /hostel/2856-Brisbane-City-YHA   (582 words)

  
 Brisbane City Council   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Brisbane City Council sets new Benchmarks for Community Services by operating its Call centre 24 hours 365 days as a convenience to the Public.
It's definitely an Australian first and might even be the first time in the World, where a major City becomes accessible by its Citizens in real time 24 hours a day.
Let's hope the City Council doesn't resort to what many large Australian Companies and State Governments are doing...
www.callcentres.com.au /brisbane.htm   (328 words)

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