The Courier-Mail is a Queensland-based newspaper published in Brisbane. Motto: Audax at Fidelis (Bold but Faithful) Nickname: Sunshine State/Smart State Other Australian states and territories Capital Brisbane Government Governor Premier Const. ... Brisbane by night Brisbane is the capital city of the state of Queensland, Australia. ...
Historically, the first newspaper published in Brisbane was the Moreton Bay Courier (Brisbane being situated on Moreton Bay). The Moreton Bay Courier was published from 1846 to 1861, after which it became The Courier from 1861 to 1864 and the Brisbane Courier from 1864 to 1933. In 1926 a rival newspaper The Daily Mail was started, and in 1933, the two newspapers merged to become The Courier-Mail. Moreton Bay is a large bay on the eastern coast of Australia 19km from Brisbane, Queensland. ...
As at 2005, The Courier-Mail is owned by News Corporation. News Corporation (NYSE: NWS) is a media conglomerate that operates world-wide. ...