Brisbane 2032 Olympics
LNP flags budget savings on 2032 venues after union policy bypass
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie says his new government’s review of Games plans could see better “value for money” with projects put back out for BPIC-free tender.
- by Matt Dennien
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Olympic plans in disarray amid claims of widespread blowouts, delays
The Queensland government has rejected a Commonwealth plea to get on with building Olympic venues, insisting the LNP’s mooted 100-day review must be allowed to play out.
- by Cameron Atfield
LNP claims $500m Brisbane Arena blowout was hidden from voters
The new government’s claims about the major Olympic venue led to counterclaims of a “petty political ploy”.
- by Cameron Atfield
LNP wields Games blowouts against state and federal Labor as review looms
Queensland’s new government says it has found $181 million in overruns on three minor 2032 venues. But it’s being warned its 100-day review could cause more.
- by Matt Dennien
Greens councillor claims LNP ‘cabal’ plotting to build Victoria Park stadium
The first-term councillor made the claim after Brisbane’s lord mayor insisted the park be included in the government’s 100-day Olympic venue review.
- by Cameron Atfield
Lord Mayor says Victoria Park must be considered in Olympic venue review
Adrian Schrinner wants the incoming LNP government to put all Olympic stadium options up for review, including a rebuild of the Gabba he believes “won’t stack up”.
- by Cameron Atfield
Gabba opponents prepare for round two in fight against rebuild
Opponents of the Gabba’s Olympic rebuild are preparing for another fight after the election of the Crisafulli government put the project firmly back on the table.
- by Cameron Atfield
An injury crisis could have ended his career. It put him in the Hall of Fame
Mark Knowles broke his ankle – twice – at 19, but went on to become one of the greats. He now wants the Brisbane 2032 plan changed to provide a legacy for his sport.
- by Nick Wright
Gabba rebuild on table under LNP’s 100-day Olympic venue review
The premier seized on LNP leader David Crisafulli’s confirmation that a Gabba rebuild would be considered, calling on him to stop “lying” about his vision for the 2032 venue.
- by Matt Dennien and William Davis
‘I had to learn to walk, talk and just be a human’: What keeps Korey pedalling
A Paris champion who has overcome a couple of near-death experiences will push through to two marquee events, including one in Brisbane.
- by Nick Wright
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Road to Brisbane 2032
School holidays to be shifted for Brisbane 2032 Games
The Queensland school calendar will be amended to ensure students are on holidays during the Games to reduce demand on public transport.
- by Cameron Atfield
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