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A concept image rendering of the proposed whitewater facility in Redland City, earmarked for the Olympic canoe slalom events, from March 2021.

‘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.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt

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Artists’ impression of Wilkinson Eyre’s proposal for a new Brisbane 2032 Olympic stadium at the Mayne Yards Queensland Rail stabling yards. Image supplied 08/01/2025.

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.

  • Cameron Atfield
The Gold Coast Aquatic Centre during the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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.

  • Cameron Atfield
Victoria Park

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.

  • Cameron Atfield
It is hoped the new review will get Brisbane’s planning for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games back on track.

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.

Artists’ impressions of what the redevelopment might look like at Boggo Road, Albert Street, Woolloongabba and Roma Street in Brisbane.

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.

  • Sean Parnell
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Then premier Steven Miles and treasurer Cameron Dick addressing the media before handing down what would be their final state budget.

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.

  • Sean Parnell
The RNA Showgrounds at Bowen Hills are, for now at least, nominated to host Olympic equestrian in 2032.

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.

  • Cameron Atfield
Archipelago’s Peter Edwards gives evidence as senators Bridget McKenzie and Matt Canavan look on.

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. 

  • Cameron Atfield
Ipswich product Gout Gout has put the athletics world on notice.

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.

  • Greg Baum

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