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Brisbane (pronounced /ˈbɹɪz.bən/) is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Australia, with a greater metropolitan population of just under two million. It is a city set close to the Pacific Ocean, and is situated beside the Brisbane River on plains between Moreton Bay and the Great Dividing Range in south-eastern Queensland.

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A Telstra phone booth is used in Sydney's central business district, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007. Australian telecommunications giant Telstra Corp. on Thursday reported its half-yearly profit fell 20.5 percent, but predicted its full year performance will be better than expected. In its first result since being released from government ownership last year, Telstra said its profit for the six months to Dec. 31, 2006, fell to 1.7 billion Australian dollars (US$1.3 billion; Euro990 million) from A$2.14 billion (US$1.7 billion; Euro1.3 billion) in the same period last year. Sydney
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Terry McFlynn of Sydney in action during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Sydney FC
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 12: Darren Lockyer of the Broncos runs with the ball during the round one NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the North Queensland Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium on March 12, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia. Darren Lockyer
U.S. singer Whitney Houston arrives at Incheon International Airport in Incheon, west of Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010. Houston arrived here for first step of her world tour "Nothing but Love World Tour" and will travel through Japan, Australia, and Europe. Whitney Houston
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA -MARCH 16: Rodrigo Vargas is seen during a Melbourne Victory A-League training session ahead of this weekend's final, at Olympic Park on March 16, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne Victory
Charles Wooley, Midwest Deputy Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service addresses a meeting in Ypsilanti, Mich., Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010. Officials met to discuss the federal response to the Asian carp threat to the Great Lakes. The event is the second of its kind in the region. Fish and Wildlife Service
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05: Thea Slatyer of Canberra and Racheal Quigley of Adelaide compete for the ball during the round 10 W-League match between Canberra United and Adelaide United at Deakin Football Stadium on December 5, 2009 in Canberra, Australia. Canberra
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 12: Johnathan Thurston of the Cowboys passes the ball during the round one NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the North Queensland Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium on March 12, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia. Johnathan Thurston
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Karmichael Hunt of the Broncos looks to get past Greg Inglis and Jeff Lima of the Storm during the second NRL Preliminary Final match between the Melbourne Storm and the Brisbane Broncos at Etihad Stadium on September 26, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia. Karmichael Hunt
In this Feb. 25, 2010 photo provided by the Melbourne Zoo, Mali, a baby Asian elephant, born at the zoo six weeks ago, walks from beneath her mother Dokkoon after a naming ceremony performed by Buddhist monks in Melbourne, Australia. Mali is Thai for jasmine and was chosen out of five possibilities derived from her Thai lineage in a public vote held by the zoo. Melbourne
Kevin Sinfield of England (C) burst trough the tackle from Brett White of Australia (R) and Sam Thaiday of Australia during the Rugby League four nations final at Elland road, Leeds, England on November 14, 2009. Sam Thaiday
In this photo released by China's Xinhua news agency, fireworks explode over the People's Square in Giuyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province early Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, the New Year's Day on China's lunar calendar. China
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Wayne Bennett of the Dragons watches the final minutes of the second NRL semi final match between the Brisbane Broncos and the St George Illawarra Dragons at Suncorp Stadium on September 19, 2009 in Brisbane, Australia. Wayne Bennett
Ronaldo, Zidane & Friends' Patrick Kluivert, center, from The Netherlands drives the ball past Benfica All Stars' Miguel Victor and Veloso, right, in a UNDP's VII Match Against Poverty friendly soccer match at Benfica's Luz Stadium in Monday, Jan. 25, 2010. Forty international football stars from teams across the world join UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) in support of Haiti, in the seventh annual Match Against Poverty, held this year in Lisbon, Portugal. Patrick Kluivert
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 07: Sydney goalkeeper Clint Bolton catches the ball during the A-League Major Semi Final match between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory at Sydney Football Stadium on March 7, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Clint Bolton (footballer)
An Indian woman labourer carries stones on a construction site at a railway station in New Delhi, 18 February 2007. Whilst India's economy has undergone a substantial transformation since independence in 1947, women still suffer high levels of wage discrimination in the Indian urban labour market India
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: James O'Connor of the Force kicks the ball during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: James O'Connor of the Force kicks the ball during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Rob Simmons of the Reds clashes with Sam Wykes of the Force during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Rob Simmons of the Reds clashes with Sam Wykes of the Force during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Will Genia of the Reds prepares to pass the ball during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Will Genia of the Reds prepares to pass the ball during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: James O'Connor of the Force in attack during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: James O'Connor of the Force in attack during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Laurie Weeks of the Reds in attack during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Laurie Weeks of the Reds in attack during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Anthony Faingaa of the Reds celebrates after scoring a try during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Anthony Faingaa of the Reds celebrates after scoring a try during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Peter Hynes of the Reds in action during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Peter Hynes of the Reds in action during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Brett Sheehan of the Force receives medical treatment during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Brett Sheehan of the Force receives medical treatment during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Matt Hodgson of the Force is tackled during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Matt Hodgson of the Force is tackled during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Digby Ioane of the Reds releases the ball during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Digby Ioane of the Reds releases the ball during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Quade Cooper of the Reds in attack during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Quade Cooper of the Reds in attack during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Sam Wykes of the Force clashes with Rob Simmons of the Reds during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Sam Wykes of the Force clashes with Rob Simmons of the Reds during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Western Force players watch on as the Reds convert a try during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Western Force players watch on as the Reds convert a try during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Scott Higginbotham of the Reds breaks through a tackle from Nathan Sharpe of the Force during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Scott Higginbotham of the Reds breaks through a tackle from Nathan Sharpe of the Force during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Quade Cooper and Digby Ioane of the Reds leave the field during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Quade Cooper and Digby Ioane of the Reds leave the field during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Nathan Sharpe of the Force wins a lineout during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Nathan Sharpe of the Force wins a lineout during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Peter Hynes of the Reds in action during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Peter Hynes of the Reds in action during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Scott Higginbotham of the Reds celebrates after scoring a try during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Scott Higginbotham of the Reds celebrates after scoring a try during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Morgan Turinui of the Reds is tackled during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Morgan Turinui of the Reds is tackled during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Quade Cooper of the Reds is tackled during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Quade Cooper of the Reds is tackled during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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"Well regroup and get stuck into it again"


Nathan Sharpe Mar 16 2010 12:24 PM from iAfrica.com

"Its a six-day turnaround and the next game cant come soon enough for us"


Nathan Sharpe Mar 16 2010 12:24 PM from iAfrica.com

"Being recognised by your fellow professionals in this way is a tremendous honour"


Kevin Muscat Mar 16 2010 5:33 AM from Sportal Australia

"We're in the position you want to be in, in that Ash Hansen has had a very good pre-season"


John Worsfold Mar 16 2010 5:20 AM from Sportal Australia

"Will's on the senior list now for the whole year"


John Worsfold Mar 16 2010 5:20 AM from Sportal Australia
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: James O'Connor of the Force kicks the ball during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: James O'Connor of the Force kicks the ball during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Rob Simmons of the Reds clashes with Sam Wykes of the Force during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Rob Simmons of the Reds clashes with Sam Wykes of the Force during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Will Genia of the Reds prepares to pass the ball during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Will Genia of the Reds prepares to pass the ball during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: James O'Connor of the Force in attack during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: James O'Connor of the Force in attack during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Laurie Weeks of the Reds in attack during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Laurie Weeks of the Reds in attack during the round five Super 14 match between the Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia.

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