Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital of Queensland and Australia’s third-most populous city. It lies on the Brisbane River in southeastern Queensland.
Brisbane River: A river flowing through southeastern Queensland and central Brisbane before reaching Moreton Bay. Its bends shape the city’s center, transport routes, and flood exposure.
Moreton Bay penal settlement: A British penal colony established in 1824 at Moreton Bay in what is now Queensland. The settlement at Redcliffe and later Brisbane formed the city’s colonial beginnings.
Queensland Parliament: The legislature of Queensland, Australia, based in Brisbane. Its location makes Brisbane the center of the state’s parliamentary government.
South Bank, Brisbane: A riverside cultural, parkland, and entertainment precinct in central Brisbane. Its museums, gardens, and riverfront illustrate the city’s civic use of former industrial land.
Sydney: The capital of New South Wales and Australia’s largest city by population. Sydney is larger and older as a colonial city, but Brisbane is Queensland’s capital.
Queensland: A state in northeastern Australia, with Brisbane as its capital. Brisbane is the state government’s seat and largest urban center.
John Oxley: A British explorer and surveyor who led expeditions along Australia’s eastern coast in the early nineteenth century. His 1823 exploration helped select the Brisbane River site for a penal settlement.
Brisbane Airport: The primary international and domestic airport serving Brisbane and southeastern Queensland. It connects the city to Australian destinations and international travel networks.
Story Bridge: A steel cantilever bridge spanning the Brisbane River in central Brisbane. The bridge is a defining landmark and a vital river crossing.
Melbourne: The capital of Victoria and Australia’s second-most populous city. Melbourne’s urban scale and temperate climate contrast with Brisbane’s subtropical character.