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    • The Brisbane River (Turrbal: Maiwar) is the longest river in South East Queensland, Australia, and flows through the city of Brisbane, before emptying into Moreton Bay on the Coral Sea. John Oxley, the first European to explore the river, named it after the Governor of New South Wales, Sir Thomas Brisbane in 1823. The penal colony of Moreton Bay later ado… See more

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    EtymologyThomas Brisbane
    CountryAustralia
    StateQueensland
    RegionSouth-East Queensland
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    In 1823 John Oxley named the river after the Governor Thomas Brisbane while surveying the area to locate a new penal settlement. The name is of Scottish origin, dating from at least 1643, from their family lands at Rothiebrisb… See more

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    The Brisbane River East and West branches traditionally have their headwaters in the ranges east of Kingaroy. The two branches merge into a single watercourse south of Mount Stanley. Using an alternati… See more

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    The Brisbane River is the longest river in South East Queensland, Australia 2 1 3 4 5. It flows through the city of Brisbane and empties into Moreton Bay on the Coral Sea. The river was named after the Governor of New South Wales, Sir Thomas Brisbane, by John Oxley in 1823 1.

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    Where does the Brisbane River flow?
    Brisbane River, river in southeastern Queensland, Australia. It rises in the Brisbane-Cooyar ranges and flows some 215 miles (345 km) southeasterly and northeasterly through a farming and dairying region, then through the city of Brisbane to Moreton Bay. Its chief tributaries are the Stanley and Bremer rivers and Lockyer Creek.

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    How did Brisbane River get its name?
    The stream was reached in 1823 by three convicts fleeing from Sydney and was explored by Lieut. John Oxley, who captured them. It was named for Sir Thomas Makdougall Brisbane, governor of New South Wales (1821–25). Ferry service began in 1843 and steamer service in 1846; the first bridge across the river was completed in 1865.

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    Why is Brisbane a 'River City'?
    The Brisbane River divides Queensland’s capital city and threads its way through the suburbs and into its hinterland. The challenge of connecting Brisbane’s halves has both inspired and frustrated the citizens of the ‘River City’. A cultural divide The river has meant far more than physical separation.

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    What is the Brisbane River used for?
    The river is traversed by CityCats and other ferries in Brisbane, as it winds its way through the city centre. The Brisbane River hosts numerous events including the Riverfestival, Riverfire, and the Brisbane River Classic fishing competition. Many schools and clubs use the river to conduct rowing regattas on Milton Reach.

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    Sep 21, 2024 · Brisbane River, river in southeastern Queensland, Australia. It rises in the Brisbane-Cooyar ranges and flows some 215 miles (345 km) southeasterly and northeasterly through a farming and dairying region, then …

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    The Brisbane River divides Queensland’s capital city and threads its way through the suburbs and into its hinterland. The challenge of connecting Brisbane’s halves has both inspired and frustrated the citizens of the ‘River City’.

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    3 days ago · Brisbane, port, capital of Queensland, Australia, and the country’s third largest city. It lies astride the Brisbane River on the southern slopes of the Taylor Range, 12 miles (19 km) above the river’s mouth at Moreton Bay.

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