City of Brisbane, Local government district in Queensland, Australia.
Description
City of Brisbane is a local government area in Queensland, Australia, that stretches along the Brisbane River and includes both the city center and numerous residential neighborhoods. The area extends from inner districts to outer suburbs and takes in hills, riverbanks and broad green zones.
History
Twenty separate local government areas joined together in 1924 to form this entity, which became the largest municipal administration in Australia at the time. The merger was meant to coordinate planning and infrastructure across a large, rapidly developing region.
Culture
The name comes from the river, which honors Thomas Brisbane, a Scottish governor from the early 19th century. Parks and green spaces along the water serve as gathering spots for festivals and markets, where the multicultural character of the city becomes visible.
Practical
Visitors find public transport such as buses, ferries and trains connecting different parts of the area. Many parts are accessible on foot or by bike, with cycle paths along the river especially popular.
Did you know?
The city manages more than 2,000 parks and open spaces, including some of the largest urban nature reserves in Australia. Mangroves and wetlands along the coast provide habitats for numerous waterbirds and other animals that can often be observed during a walk.
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Brisbane City Hall
53 m
Brisbane Dental Hospital and College
235 m
Museum of Brisbane
53 m
Brisbane Arcade
148 m
State Law Building
148 m
275 George Street
105 m
Albert Street Uniting Church
150 m
Brisbane Magistrates Court
190 m
160 Ann Street, Brisbane
224 m
People's Palace, Brisbane
265 m
Brisbane School of Arts
246 m
T & G Building, Brisbane
260 m
Suncorp Metway Plaza
164 m
BAFS Building
154 m
Finney Isles & Co Building
285 m
Ann Street Presbyterian Church
146 m
Allan and Stark Building
115 m
Wheat Creek Culvert
99 m
Anzac Square Building
338 m
National Australia Bank
249 m
Palings Building
135 m
Colonial Mutual Chambers
167 m
Brisbane Administration Centre
56 m
King George Central
179 m
Edwards and Chapman Building
145 m
Hardy Brothers Building
181 m
Gardams Building
169 m
Albert Hall, Brisbane
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