The Gabba
Fox commentator Isa Guha apologises after describing Indian bowler Bumrah as a ‘primate’
The former England cricketer became embroiled in controversy over the comment during the third Test.
- by Tom Decent
Latest
Grab your brolly Brisbane, wet weather’s on the way amid a soggy summer ahead
Brisbane City Council has warned residents to “prepare for the worst”, as the bureau forecasts rain early in the week and a wetter-than-average summer.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
No more blowouts: Clock ticking to confirm 2032 budget, audit office warns
With an ‘immovable deadline’ looming, there is currently no consolidated sum for the cost of the Brisbane 2032 Games. A key watchdog says there should be.
- by Matt Dennien
Siraj responds to fine for Head send-off as India’s danger duo miss training
Mohammed Siraj gave a short reply to questions about the flashpoint during the second Test after he and Jasprit Bumrah were the only bowlers not to train with the Indian team on Tuesday.
- by Tom Decent
Analysis
Brisbane 2032 Olympics
What the scope for the 100-day review tells us about the plan for 2032
The independent body tasked with recommending Games venues and infrastructure has finally been appointed. Here is what the LNP government expects of them.
- by Matt Dennien
Olympic review to be given ‘golden triangle’ vision, with a hint of pineapple
The 100-day review into Brisbane’s Olympic venues for 2032 is about to begin. Here’s what one expert thinks the new panel should consider when work begins.
- by Cameron Atfield
‘Rewriting history’: Schrinner adamant new stadium was always planned
The lord mayor has rejected claims Brisbane was never meant to have a new Olympic stadium. And he wants all options considered – even Albion, again.
- by William Davis
Updated
Australian cricket
Tennis ratings wipeout fears led to cricket avoiding Australia Day
Fears of a broadcast ratings wipeout in the face of the Australian Open men’s final led Cricket Australia to avoid playing on Australia Day next January.
- by Daniel Brettig
Lord Mayor says Victoria Park must be considered in Olympic venue review
Adrian Schrinner wants the incoming LNP government to put all Olympic stadium options up for review, including a rebuild of the Gabba he believes “won’t stack up”.
- by Cameron Atfield
Gabba opponents prepare for round two in fight against rebuild
Opponents of the Gabba’s Olympic rebuild are preparing for another fight after the election of the Crisafulli government put the project firmly back on the table.
- by Cameron Atfield
Gabba rebuild on table under LNP’s 100-day Olympic venue review
The premier seized on LNP leader David Crisafulli’s confirmation that a Gabba rebuild would be considered, calling on him to stop “lying” about his vision for the 2032 venue.
- by Matt Dennien and William Davis
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