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Liam Wright’s success in the lineout is a huge reason why former Wallabies captain James Horwill believes he must return to the fold.

‘Envy of Australian sport’: What now for Suncorp Stadium?

From being flagged as the venue for the 2032 Games opening ceremony, to missing out on funding in the latest plan, Suncorp Stadium risks falling out of favour.

  • Nick Wright

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The Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, formerly known as QEII stadium, will no longer be upgraded for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

SEQ’s defect-riddled stadiums need major repairs ahead of Olympics

A stadium audit has unearthed a litany of defects, but government documents also reveal sections of The Gabba and Suncorp Stadium will need more than mere maintenance before the 2032 Games.

  • Josh Bavas
Maddison Burridge stars as Elizabeth Bennet in Queensland Theatre’s production of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.

What events have been cancelled due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred?

Shows, concerts, sporting events, markets and services are all in doubt as Alfred continues its march towards south-east Queensland.

  • Nick Dent
Tyarna and Alexis Gerrey, from Morayfield, before Luke Combs’ Suncorp concert on January 24, 2025.

Luke Combs’ Brisbane shows bring a whole lot of country to the city

Suncorp Stadium’s expanded concert schedule is set to kick off with two shows from the American country music superstar.

  • Sean Parnell
From next year, Suncorp Stadium can host 12 concerts annually.

New appointments to advise on future of Queensland stadiums, nightlife

The LNP government has overhauled the board of Stadium Queensland, and reconsidered how it will deal with live music venues and the hospitality sector.

  • Sean Parnell
Cyndi Lauper, seen here performing at the Glastonbury Festival in England, 2024, is touring Australia in 2025 on her farewell tour.

The 25 best concerts to see in Brisbane in 2025

These are the biggest rock, pop, hip-hop and country concerts coming to town that you need to know about – and book ASAP.

  • Nick Dent
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Cabinet papers 1994: In a November 1994 cabinet meeting, Queensland treasurer Keith De Lacy recommended the construction of the first section of what would eventually become the Gabba’s 360-degree bowl of seating and the installation of the stadium’s light towers.

Gabba, Gabba, deja vu: Cabinet papers show stadium schism back in 1994

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Around the Queensland cabinet table three decades ago, Brisbane stadiums were firmly on the agenda.

  • Cameron Atfield
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner (right) with Andrew Liveris, president of the Brisbane Organising Committee for the 2032 Olympic Games.

‘Rewriting history’: Schrinner adamant new stadium was always planned

The lord mayor has rejected claims Brisbane was never meant to have a new Olympic stadium. And he wants all options considered – even Albion, again.

  • William Davis
Luke Combs has forced the Brisbane Roar out of Suncorp Stadium.

An American country music star exposes Brisbane’s stadium gap

Had the original plan for the 2032 Olympics been followed, both Luke Combs and the Brisbane Roar could play on the same night in future.

  • Cameron Atfield
From 2025, Suncorp Stadium will be able to permanently hold 12 concerts a year.

Suncorp Stadium’s concert count doubles after two-year trial

The number of gigs at the stadium will increase permanently to 12 a year after most local residents were “very much in favour”.

  • Courtney Kruk

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