The state government wants the private sector to build a flagship indoor Brisbane Arena to save taxpayers dollars, but the federal government’s $2.5b commitment to the arena is now up in the air.
The state government has abandoned its election promise to build heavy rail through to Maroochydore but instead has committed to two metro bus networks servicing the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane Airport.
Premier David Crisafulli said Queensland finally had a 2032 plan that would not “embarrass us”, as he addressed funding, using the regions, and why the Brisbane Arena isn’t part of the official Games Plan.
Interest had waned significantly following three-and-a-half years of little Olympic progress. David Crisafulli flipped the script with one passionate call to arms to every Queenslander.
Premier David Crisafulli has hinted tennis will remain in Brisbane for the 2032 Games, while taking a swipe at the previous Labor government.
Queenslanders have jumped quickly to slam the state of Brisbane 2032 as embarrassing and laid the blame on former premier Annastacia Palaszczuk. HAVE YOUR SAY
The 2032 Brisbane Olympic tennis tournament is under threat of a shock switch to Melbourne as plans for an essential upgrade of the Queensland Tennis Centre hang in the balance.
The state government cannot afford to get itself in an either/or scenario that puts genuine legacy projects like the Brisbane Arena at risk, writes The Editor.
The Olympic tennis tournament in July 2032 must be played under Brisbane’s soothing late winter sun at the Queensland Tennis Centre not in chilly Melbourne, writes Robert Craddock.
As debate continues to swirl around the 2032 Olympic venues, we commissioned AI to have a crack at what our the spectacle could look like. SEE THE IMAGES
The LNP state government’s biggest challenge will be its responds to the review into Olympic venues, writes the editor.
The private sector will be tapped for cash to save taxpayers from a multi-billion dollar Olympic and Paralympic Games bill.
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