Road to Brisbane 2032
Residents join Greens in opposing Roma Street arena
It’s the least controversial of Brisbane 2032’s two major venues, but Brisbane Arena is facing stiff opposition from Roma Street residents.
- by Cameron Atfield
Latest
‘Ugly stepsister’: SEQ community backs Sydney whitewater venue over local Games build
A Redlands community alliance has opposed the venue’s sustainability and financial viability, echoing Senate findings that Australia cannot support two whitewater rafting facilities.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
The Mayne event: Concept promises to put 2032 Games back on the rails
An ambitious plan promises to put the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games back on track. Literally.
- by Cameron Atfield
Gold Coast makes pitch to poach marquee Olympic events from Brisbane
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate wants his city to host the swimming in 2032 – and he has the backing of Australia’s richest person.
- by Cameron Atfield
Victoria Park campaigners lodge formal objection to Games stadium plan
With momentum building for a new stadium, the Save Victoria Park community group has mobilised against the plan and made its case to the 100-day Olympic venue review.
- by Cameron Atfield
Series
Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Submissions to the Olympic infrastructure review
GIICA is conducting a 100-day review of Olympic infrastructure for 2032. Here are some of the submissions, shared with Brisbane Times.
Analysis
Development
Four urban renewal precincts left in limbo by Games, Cross River Rail
Uncertainty over the timing of new train stations and the location of Games venues has left a cloud over plans for housing, hotels, hospitality venues and more.
- by Sean Parnell
Exclusive
Development
Labor was warned hospital projects at risk from Games development push
Not long before Steven Miles ditched plans to rebuild the Gabba for the 2032 Games, the Labor government received advice its infrastructure program was too bold.
- by Sean Parnell
RNA fights back as Toowoomba makes bid to host Olympic sport
The RNA Showgrounds has launched its bid to prevent Toowoomba claiming hosting rights for Olympic equestrian events in 2032, after the Darling Downs city formally sought an upgrade of its showgrounds.
- by Cameron Atfield
Olympic inquiry to sit again, ahead of venue review release
A federal Senate inquiry into Brisbane 2032 has called another hearing for February, despite the Crisafulli government’s 100-day venue review not being due to release its findings until March.
- by Cameron Atfield
Opinion
Olympics
There’s really no doubt about Gout Gout
Gout Gout has lightning speed and will need big shoulders to bear the expectations placed upon him. But he doesn’t look the least bit daunted.
- by Greg Baum
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