A river in central Queensland known to have crocodiles is set to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games rowing events, in an eleventh-hour venues plan switch made to avoid an embarrassing concession.
Follow the new Cross River Rail line south from the original site of Brisbane Arena and a great new location emerges, writes the editor.
Premier David Crisafulli has chosen where he will announce the most significant decision for Brisbane since winning the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The powerful Brisbane 2032 boss has sensationally thrown his weight behind the proposed Victoria Park precinct, just days into a 100-day review into the best option for the main stadium. LISTEN NOW
Grant Hackett is certain Brisbane can deliver a Games the whole country will be proud of, but has added a word of caution.
Comparisons with Paris and LA will be inevitable, but Jess and Noemie Fox want Brisbane to forge its own Olympic identity.
Beyond the superhuman athletic feats, the spectacular venues, festive crowds and army of volunteers, one major factor underpinned the success of the Paris 2024 Olympics, writes Michelle Jablko.
Australian Olympian Jessica Lockwood, who now works for Brisbane-based TechnologyOne, says there are three things athletes need for a memorable Games experience.
Tensions are growing as sports and their international federations jostle to be part of the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic circus. SEE THE LIST
It made a splash nine years ago with the opening of a famous Gold Coast restaurant and has been copied numerous times since. Now this tasty Qld fave looks set to become our signature dish.
Leisel Jones was at the peak of her powers in Athens and is adamant Brisbane’s venues won’t be left in “complete ruins” like their Greek counterparts after the Olympics.
Lasting legacies from Brisbane 2032 will be much more than new stadiums and better transport, writes The University of Queensland’s VC Deborah Terry.
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