The Brisbane Valley Highway is a state highway of Queensland. It leaves the Warrego Highway near Ipswich and travels in a northwesterly direction, following the Brisbane River until it reaches the D'Aguilar Highway where it terminates. Route number 17 continues with the D'Aguilar Highway and eventually, the Burnett Highway. Mitchell Freeway in Perth, Western Australia For other uses, see Highway (disambiguation). ... Motto: Audax at Fidelis (Bold but Faithful) Nickname: Sunshine State/Smart State Other Australian states and territories Capital Brisbane Government Governor Premier Const. ... See also List of Queensland highways List of Australian highways Categories: Australia-related stubs | Australian highways ... The city of Ipswich is situated 40 kilometres to the west of the Australian state of Queenslands capital, Brisbane on the Bremer River. ... The Brisbane River is situated in south east Queensland and flows through the state capital Brisbane. ...