It’s downright un-Australian to not have a tipple on the Melbourne Cup. Even those of us who know nothing whatsoever about horse racing or jockeys reckon we can pick the winner of the big race. Do you base your hot bet on the colours of the jockey’s outfits (called ‘silks’) or the quirky name of [...]

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Brisbane is home to numerous sporting venues for all organised sports. Our guide to major sports venues in the Brisbane region provides you with some helpful information about four of the biggest: Suncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium was redeveloped on the site of the old cauldron, Lang Park, in 2003. It seats 52,500 people and in [...]

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Not content with comparing sporting champions from different eras, ourbrisbane.com took on the challenge of comparing champions from different eras, sports and genders. Oh, and we even included a horse! The hotly contested list of nominees caused quite a ruckus around the water cooler, but we finally narrowed it to a very talented top ten. [...]

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Brisbane is built on the river and beside the bay, just two of our best natural icons. Small or large, the delights of nature are a part of our lifestyle. Do you agree with what we think are the natural blessings in our city? Let us know, by adding your comment below. Cliffs of Kangaroo [...]

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Rugby Union is said to be the game they play in Heaven. If so, there must be an awful lot of people up there sporting cauliflower ears and busted noses – but more on that later. Lesson One: The Game In rugby, two teams of 15 players each aim to score as many points as [...]

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Do you love the excitement of soccer? Soccer is fun to play and watch and Brisbane has soccer teams to suit all ages and abilities. Take some time to kick a ball around with the kids, become part of a local team, follow the A-League and watch the Socceroos take on the rest of the [...]

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