What they’re saying about us
How would you end a sentence beginning "Brisbane is ..."?
About two years ago, on a pleasant late afternoon, I was walking down Edward Street with a friend with whom I’d been enjoying an extended lunch.
I must have been in a good mood, because he said to me: “You really love this place, don’t you?”
This place being, of course, the city of Brisbane.
Well, I suppose I wouldn’t have started writing a blog called Mister Brisbane if that weren’t at least partially true.
My relationship with the city is, well, complicated. More on that in future missives. For now, I want to tell you what happened when I Googled the phrase “Brisbane is”.
Here are the top results in order:
Brisbane is in the southeast corner of Queensland. (Wikipedia)
Brisbane is a city that lives up to its sunny potential with a strong focus on the outdoors – think al fresco dining, picnics by the river, islands just off the coast and national parks. (Australia.com)
Brisbane is the hub of many rail lines and highways, which bring produce from a vast agricultural hinterland stretching west to the Eastern Highlands, the Darling Downs, and beyond. (Britannica.com)
Brisbane is after all, home to the biggest collection of them [craft breweries] in Australia. (Queensland.com)
Brisbane is actually Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse destination.(iExplore.com)
Brisbane is truly a worthwhile spot to visit. (brisbanetour.com.au)
Brisbane is known for its tropical weather and beautiful beaches but it's also a modern city with a bustling CBD and thriving café scene. (thinkingaustralia.com)
Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland, also known as the Sunshine State. (Insiderguides.com.au)
Brisbane is at the forefront of live sporting events. (visit.brisbane.qld.au)
Brisbane is significantly larger than Adelaide and Perth (and shares an odd-couple relationship with the Gold Coast, Australia’s sixth-biggest city), but is still only a little over half the size of the two southern capitals. (BrisbaneTimes.com.au)
Brisbane is renowned for its subtropical outdoor lifestyle and friendly locals. (migration.qld.gov.au)
Brisbane is a great option. (study.uq.edu.au)
How would you complete a sentence beginning “Brisbane is …”?