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Capital city of Queensland, Australia
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Brisbane is the capital and largest city of the state of Queensland and the third-most populous city in Australia, with a population over 2.7 million. Brisbane lies at the centre of South East Queensland, an urban agglomeration with a population of approximately 4 million which includes several other regional centres and cities. The central business district is situated within a peninsula of the Brisbane River about 15 km (9 mi) from its mouth at Moreton Bay. Brisbane is located in the hilly floodplain of the Brisbane River Valley between Moreton Island and the Taylor and D'Aguilar mountain ranges. It sprawls across several local government areas, most centrally the City of Brisbane. The demonym of Brisbane is Brisbanite.
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Smith takes 'magnificent' catch after first-ball drop Watch Australia's Steve Smith take a "magnificent" diving catch to remove India's KL Rahul after dropping him off the first ball on day four of the third Test in Brisbane.BBC Sport - Published | |
Australia's seamers reduce India to 51-4 Australia's seamers rip through India's top order to leave the tourists 51-4 in their first innings on day three of the third Test in Brisbane.BBC Sport - Published | |
Hazelwood dismisses Kohli for three Australia's Josh Hazlewood has Virat Kohli caught behind for just three as India are reduced to 51-4 on day three of the third Test in Brisbane.BBC Sport - Published | |
Marsh takes incredible catch to dismiss Gill Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh takes an incredible catch to dismiss India's Shubman Gill as the hosts dominant on day three of the third Test in Brisbane.BBC Sport - Published | Australia on top against India but rain ruins day three Australia's seamers ensure they stay in control of the third Test against India, despite rain decimating much of day three in Brisbane.BBC Sport - Published |
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