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.
Four decades after Dundee put Australia on the map, croc fever has infested the Brisbane Olympic Games launch and become the hot topic of conversation across the globe.
Millions of Queenslanders will have access to faster, more frequent and better-connected rail and bus services, and an upgraded Bruce Highway, while thousands of new homes will be available after the athletes leave.
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.
With Harrup Park still in search of a federal funding commitment for Stage 2 redevelopments, one local MP has thrown his support behind the project.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has backed a Brisbane Arena in time for the 2032 Games, with a sobering warning on federal funding.
Steven Miles was wrong, just as those now in power would be wrong if they also ignore the advice of venue experts, writes the editor.
It’s the debate that we can’t get right – who should host what for the 2032 Olympic Games? HAVE YOUR SAY
A popular Central Qld sporting club that has long hosted national and state competitions hopes to go global as it steps forward with a bid to host an Olympic event.
The much-hyped Brisbane Arena is rumoured to be on the chopping block, as the state government tries to keep costs for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games down, but experts say it must be built now or it never will be.
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