Brisbane, capital of Queensland on the Eastern Coast of Australia, is proving consistently popular with new settlers moving from the UK looking for a better lifestyle.

Amongst its many attractions, the year-round warm weather obviously ranks highly, combined with the close proximity of the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast beaches. In a recent BBC report (News Magazine July 2010), recent immigrants also praised the city's excellent public education system, which makes it an ideal place for young families.

John Aitken, head of Brisbane Marketing, highlights the "relaxed, outdoor lifestyle that few cities in the world can offer". He also highlights the collaborative business style as the biggest attraction for more than 1,000 new arrivals on a weekly basis, with this in turn fuelling a vibrant social scene. "This rapid growth has delivered new entertainment precincts, an exciting live-music scene and quaint urban villages… with a beautiful river, natural bay and scenic rim at our doorstep."

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