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Simon Letch

From Palaszczuk to Crisafulli: Clock is ticking for Brisbane 2032

The last week’s events in Queensland won’t have assuaged any fears over planning for the biggest show on earth.

  • Darren Kane

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Athletics Australia president Jane Flemming.

Australian Athletics boss Jane Flemming backs DNA testing for female athletes

Noting her own experiences and those of athletes decades before her, Flemming says the issues of gender in female sport might be complex, but they are not new.

  • Konrad Marshall
The Queensland government reveals its venues plan for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics.
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Brisbane 2032 venues plan revealed

The Queensland government reveals its venues plan for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics.

Caster Semenya.

Athletics becomes first Olympic sport to introduce DNA sex testing for women

World Athletics will mandate genetics testing for athletes entering female competitions to “doggedly protect” the female track and field category.

  • Tariq Panja
An artist’s impression of the main stadium for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, to be built at Victoria Park in Brisbane’s inner north.

And the winner is … #StadiumSplurge

After campaigning on a pledge not to build a new arena for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, the Queensland premier has announced a $3.8 billion new arena for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. When will the insanity end?

  • Peter FitzSimons
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As it happened: David Crisafulli announces stadium at Victoria Park, plus new Olympic infrastructure for Queensland regions

It’s been more than 100 days since the starter’s gun fired on the final review into infrastructure options for Brisbane 2032. And today, we found out what shape our Games will take.

  • Felicity Caldwell and Rosanna Ryan
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Several plans relating to venues and infrastructure for Brisbane 2032 have been discarded, reports Nine's Tim Arvier.
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Brisbane 2032 plans axed

Several plans relating to venues and infrastructure for Brisbane 2032 have been discarded, reports Nine's Tim Arvier.

Former Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk speaks to Nine's Today about the build-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics.
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'It's becoming tight': Brisbane 2032's precarious lead-up

Former Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk speaks to Nine's Today about the build-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics.

Concept designs for Brisbane Live, the precursor to Brisbane Arena, released by the state government in 2019. It is depicted at its original site.

Brisbane Arena cast into doubt as state seeks money for Victoria Park

The $2.5 billion project, which would host swimming and aquatic events with a drop-in pool, has drawn fresh scrutiny. One mayor says the Paris Games showed athletes “hate” temporary venues.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
Kirsty Coventry reacts as she delivers a speech after being elected as the new IOC President.

History maker Kirsty Coventry faces Trump and transgender issues

The Zimbabwean swimming gold medallist has been hailed as a friend of Australia after being elected as the new president of the International Olympic Committee.

  • Chris Barrett

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