Inside the state-of-the-art urban reimagining of Ekka’s home
A new private-public partnership, 20,000-seat stadium, units for 10,000 athletes and even a multistorey horse pavilion – step inside the cutting edge transformation of the RNA Showgrounds.
Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics 2032
I walked to Brisbane’s future Olympic venues, this is how long it took
From the RNA Showgrounds to Victoria Park, I took it upon myself to find out how long it takes to walk between our new Games venues. WATCH THE VIDEO
Heavy hitters on 24-person Games board facing dramatic axe
High-profile sport and business identities are set to be sensationally axed from the powerful Brisbane 2032 board in bid to “enhance efficient and effective decision-making”.
Vindicated Quirk’s blistering take-down of Labor’s Games ‘disaster’
Former Brisbane lord mayor Graham Quirk has unleashed on Steven Miles for ignoring his recommendation for a stadium at Victoria Park. Should Labor have listened? VOTE NOW
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Benchmarked: How SE Qld stacks up against global rivals
A new report shows where South East Queensland stands in relation to similar regions around the world. SEE THE PROS AND CONS
Thorpe-like genetics: Special traits powering Gout Gout to greatness
Sprint sensation Gout Gout is the Ian Thorpe of athletics, born to become a champion thanks to his physique which gives him the same genetic advantages as Australia’s greatest swimmer.
Total crock: Why the Fitzroy River beats Long Beach, California
A lot has been said about rowing on Rockhampton’s Fitzroy River this week, mostly by people who have never been near it, writes Matt Canavan.
Brisbane’s first Test tradition returns with stadium ‘certainty’
Brisbane will again host the first cricket test of the summer following the announcement of a new world-class stadium at Victoria Park.
The two glaring omissions in Crisafulli’s Games plan
There remain two significant gaps in the Crisafulli government’s new masterplan for venues to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2032, writes the editor.
Three stadiums, 135k seats, within 3km: Shock Olympic shake-up no one saw coming
Three stadiums within a shock new multibillion-dollar sport and entertainment precinct will anchor Brisbane’s landmark 2032 Olympic Games plan.
Queensland Games won’t be another Victorian tragedy
Premier David Crisafulli has vowed to avoid a repeat of Victoria’s Commonwealth Games debacle, despite spreading the Olympics throughout Queensland.
$20bn tale of two cities: Games bring tourism bonanza
Tourists splashed a record $19.4bn last year in Brisbane and the Gold Coast as the industry booms in the lead-up to 2032.
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