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Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie.

Government to keep Games review advice secret for more than a month

The government will sit on the long-awaited Olympic review’s report for two weeks after receiving it – but it will know its advice even earlier.

  • Cameron Atfield

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The proposed ‘Gabba West’ stadium, across Main Street from the existing Gabba.

Timber stadium proposed for new, relocated Gabba

The architect pitching for a timber venue across the road from the existing stadium says it’s an Olympic solution that’s been “hiding in plain sight”.

  • Cameron Atfield
A fire broke out in the DJ booth at the Gabba.

Fire breaks out at Gabba as Hurricanes dash Heat’s finals hopes

An electrical fire in the Gabba DJ booth couldn’t stop Hobart’s final-ball win that took Brisbane’s Big Bash League finals hopes out of their hands.

  • Murray Wenzel
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
Fox Sports commentator Isa Guha apologises live on air.

Fox commentator Isa Guha apologises after describing Indian bowler Bumrah as a ‘primate’

The former England cricketer became embroiled in controversy over the comment during the third Test.

  • Tom Decent
The Gabba outfield was under water at one point as drenching rain forced groundsmen to put covers on the pitch.

Grab your brolly Brisbane, wet weather’s on the way amid a soggy summer ahead

Brisbane City Council has warned residents to “prepare for the worst”, as the bureau forecasts rain early in the week and a wetter-than-average summer.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
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Preliminary research for Brisbane Olympic organisers shows they have an uphill battle to make the city a household name worldwide.

No more blowouts: Clock ticking to confirm 2032 budget, audit office warns

With an ‘immovable deadline’ looming, there is currently no consolidated sum for the cost of the Brisbane 2032 Games. A key watchdog says there should be.

  • Matt Dennien
Mohammed Siraj

Siraj responds to fine for Head send-off as India’s danger duo miss training

Mohammed Siraj gave a short reply to questions about the flashpoint during the second Test after he and Jasprit Bumrah were the only bowlers not to train with the Indian team on Tuesday.

  • Tom Decent
Brisbane 2032 chief executive Cindy Hook with the Olympic rings and agitos. International Olympic Committee member Kirsty Coventry says time was still on the Brisbane Games’ side and there was no need for the IOC to step in.

What the scope for the 100-day review tells us about the plan for 2032

The independent body tasked with recommending Games venues and infrastructure has finally been appointed. Here is what the LNP government expects of them.

  • Matt Dennien
Brisbane Olympic Games ‘transport triangle’ legacy plan for 2032, by David Hayward from Dykman Consulting.

Olympic review to be given ‘golden triangle’ vision, with a hint of pineapple

The 100-day review into Brisbane’s Olympic venues for 2032 is about to begin. Here’s what one expert thinks the new panel should consider when work begins.

  • Cameron Atfield

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