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Paul Davies’ 2008 painting of Spring Hill’s Centenary Pool, which opened three years after the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne.

National Aquatics Centre slated for heritage site, despite review concerns

Premier David Crisafulli went against expert advice to promise the world’s best swimming centre, but is vague about the impact on heritage-listed Centenary Pool.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt

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The Brisbane Stadium render released by the Queensland government this week.

Exact location of Victoria Park stadium yet to be decided

The final site of the 63,000-seat stadium within the park is still up in the air, with the design expected to be completed by mid-2027.

  • Cameron Atfield
The Gabba is expected to reach the end of its “useful life” in just six years’ time.

After a century of sport, Gabba to be demolished for good

Housing will likely replace the stadium, but not before a possible last hurrah at the 2032 Olympics.

  • William Davis
East Brisbane State School has welcomed new plans for Woolloongabba’s future, while another stakeholder has expressed concern for the state government’s recommendations.

Joy for some, but bold vision for Woolloongabba’s future sparks debate

The decision to demolish the Gabba – but not a heritage-listed school – has set the scene for a vast urban renewal project in Brisbane’s inner-south.

  • Courtney Kruk
Liam Wright’s success in the lineout is a huge reason why former Wallabies captain James Horwill believes he must return to the fold.

‘Envy of Australian sport’: What now for Suncorp Stadium?

From being flagged as the venue for the 2032 Games opening ceremony, to missing out on funding in the latest plan, Suncorp Stadium risks falling out of favour.

  • Nick Wright
The main arena at the RNA Showgrounds will be upgraded, with seating for 20,000, ahead of the 2032 Games.

Centre of the action but unlikely to host any Olympic competitions

One of the surprises in Tuesday’s long-awaited Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games announcement is another outdoor arena not recommended in the review.

  • Cameron Atfield
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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 axed from Olympics, its fate left to private sector

“The government’s decision not to proceed with the Arena as part of the Games plan does not mean the death of Brisbane Arena,” Premier David Crisafulli said.

  • William Davis
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the transport project was the reason the region joined Brisbane’s Olympic bid.

‘Long-lasting legacy’: Sunshine Coast promised mass transit for 2032

A Sunshine Coast public transport link dubbed ‘The Wave’ has been given the green light, promising heavy rail from Brisbane and local Metro-style buses.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
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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
Lachie Neale, of the Lions.

‘Great for the state’: Sporting stars back Brisbane’s Olympic overhaul

Under a new plan for the 2032 Games, a stadium with more than 60,000 seats will host the athletics before becoming the home of AFL and cricket in Queensland.

  • Nick Wright

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