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'''Brisbane''' is the capital city of the state of [[Queensland]], [[Australia]]. With a population of 1,800,000, it is the third-largest Australian city. The Brisbane River runs through the city, dividing it into the "Northside" and "Southside" in local idiom.
 
'''Brisbane''' is the capital city of the state of [[Queensland]], [[Australia]]. With a population of 1,800,000, it is the third-largest Australian city. The Brisbane River runs through the city, dividing it into the "Northside" and "Southside" in local idiom.
  
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The city has a relatively dry climate, similar to that of [[Sydney]]. It is specifically a humid climate with hot and rainy summers and mild and dry winters. The average annual temperature is around 23 celcius<ref>Bureau of meteorology statistics, 2003</ref>. As with the rest of the country, the majority of residents are [[Protestant]] however fewer than 20% regularly attend church and almost 36% profess no religious affiliation.<ref>Census data, 2007</ref>
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The city has a relatively dry climate, similar to that of [[Sydney]]. It is specifically a humid climate with hot and rainy summers and mild and dry winters. The average annual temperature is around 23 Celsius.<ref>Bureau of meteorology statistics, 2003</ref> As with the rest of the country, the majority of residents are [[Protestant]] however fewer than 20% regularly attend church and almost 36% profess no religious affiliation.<ref>Census data, 2007</ref>
  
 
In January 2011, suburbs near the Brisbane River, including the CBD, experienced major flooding as a result of Toowoomba floodwaters flowing through the Lockyer valley and into the Wivenhoe Dam and into the city itself.<ref>http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/news.html</ref>
 
In January 2011, suburbs near the Brisbane River, including the CBD, experienced major flooding as a result of Toowoomba floodwaters flowing through the Lockyer valley and into the Wivenhoe Dam and into the city itself.<ref>http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/news.html</ref>
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==Name==
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==Economy==
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The city was named after Ayrshire-born [[Sir Thomas Makdougall Brisbane, 1st Baronet]] (1773-1860). The surname is from [[French]] ''briser'' ("break") + [[Middle English]] ''bane'' ("bone").
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Brisbane is a major finance center, serving as a hub for [[publishing]], and [[broadcasting]] industries. In addition the agricultural sector is of particular prominence, which constitutes approximately 40% of the economy. During the centralized growth of Australia's economy from the 1920s onwards many large firms moved their headquarters from cities such as Darling Downs, in an attempt to take advantage of better access to the government. This trend has begun to slow due to ongoing population growth in Darwin and the high cost of living there. The region's argicultural industry was established by Dutch, French and English settlers in mid 1800s . Since then, wine-growing is concentrated into two regions: Yeminga and Turnhem. Recently there have been vintages from plantings from Tarow in the southern region. White wine has typically predominated in Brisbane from chardonnay to Gewürztraminer, as well as and Pinot Gris. Pinot Noir has had some success in the province particularly in the north-west region of Penrith.
 
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==Sports==
 
==Sports==
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Brisbane is home to the mighty Brisbane Lions [[Australian Rules Football]] team as well as some minor NRL teams. There is a tennis court named after [[Patrick Rafter|Pat Rafter]] in Brisbane.
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Brisbane is home to the Brisbane Lions [[Australian Rules Football]] team as well as teams in the National Rugby League competition and the Queensland Reds Super Rugby (Union) franchise. There is a tennis court named after [[Patrick Rafter|Pat Rafter]] in Brisbane.
  
 
==Further reading==
 
==Further reading==
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* ''Queensland & the Great Barrier Reef'' by Alan Murphy (2008) [http://www.amazon.com/Queensland-Great-Barrier-Regional-Guide/dp/1741047005/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1245292797&sr=8-1 excerpt and text search]
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* ''Queensland & the Great Barrier Reef'' by Alan Murphy (2008) [https://www.amazon.com/Queensland-Great-Barrier-Regional-Guide/dp/1741047005/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1245292797&sr=8-1 excerpt and text search]
 
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[[Category:Queensland Cities and Towns]]
 
[[Category:Queensland Cities and Towns]]

Latest revision as of 15:17, April 30, 2025

Brisbane is the capital city of the state of Queensland, Australia. With a population of 1,800,000, it is the third-largest Australian city. The Brisbane River runs through the city, dividing it into the "Northside" and "Southside" in local idiom.

The city has a relatively dry climate, similar to that of Sydney. It is specifically a humid climate with hot and rainy summers and mild and dry winters. The average annual temperature is around 23 Celsius.[1] As with the rest of the country, the majority of residents are Protestant however fewer than 20% regularly attend church and almost 36% profess no religious affiliation.[2]

In January 2011, suburbs near the Brisbane River, including the CBD, experienced major flooding as a result of Toowoomba floodwaters flowing through the Lockyer valley and into the Wivenhoe Dam and into the city itself.[3]

Name

The city was named after Ayrshire-born Sir Thomas Makdougall Brisbane, 1st Baronet (1773-1860). The surname is from French briser ("break") + Middle English bane ("bone").

Sports

Brisbane is home to the Brisbane Lions Australian Rules Football team as well as teams in the National Rugby League competition and the Queensland Reds Super Rugby (Union) franchise. There is a tennis court named after Pat Rafter in Brisbane.

Further reading

References

  1. ↑ Bureau of meteorology statistics, 2003
  2. ↑ Census data, 2007
  3. ↑ http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/news.html
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