The Gabba
New Gabba upgrade plans might not be made public before election
As concerns bubble about the stadium’s lifespan, Premier Steven Miles has painted Brisbane’s looming loss of Test cricket as a known and needed possibility.
- by Matt Dennien and William Davis
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Premier not sold on ambitious new Brisbane stadium pitch
Premier Steven Miles has cast doubt on claims that an ambitious new Brisbane stadium for Northshore could be built without any taxpayer funding.
- by Matt Dennien
Palaszczuk opens up on her enduring belief in Gabba rebuild
The former premier has given her first sit-down television interview since leaving politics. Here are the key takeaways – some of which didn’t make it to air.
- by Matt Dennien
New Woolloongabba plan to allow for 75-storey towers
Towers of up to 75 storeys would be allowed in Woolloongabba under a new Queensland government planning scheme put out for public comment on Thursday.
- by Cameron Atfield
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AFL 2024
Lion’s lifeline: AFL to review character references after Cameron escapes ban
In a rare decision, Charlie Cameron’s clean record over more than 200 games paid dividends after the Brisbane livewire escaped with a fine at the tribunal for his sling tackle on Jake Lever.
- by Scott Spits
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Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Olympics supremo John Coates refuses to appear at Brisbane 2032 Senate inquiry
The architect of the state government’s plan to use QSAC as Brisbane’s main Olympic stadium has refused an invitation to appear before a Senate inquiry to explain his stance.
- by Cameron Atfield
South Bank’s future vision clouded by changes to 2032 Games venues
First floated to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Expo 88, a new master plan for South Bank has been caught up in debate about another city legacy.
- by Matt Dennien
Other stadiums ‘well ahead’ of Gabba: Cricket Australia
The boss of Cricket Australia says Queensland sports fans deserve a long-term solution for the Gabba, as an architecture firm releases its vision for the famed ground.
- by Cameron Atfield and Oliver Caffrey
LNP rejects new stadium in election pitch for fresh Games plan review
Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has now joined Premier Steven Miles in ruling out a new Brisbane stadium. His alternative is to, again, reset planning.
- by Matt Dennien and Cameron Atfield
‘We were hopeful’: Lions disappointed new stadium ruled out so fast
While the Brisbane Lions await more details on the latest Gabba plan, cricket bosses are already looking forward to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- by Nick Wright
‘Leave it to the experts’: LNP plans to take stadium decision-making out of politicians’ hands
The Queensland opposition blasts the Miles government for ignoring the recommendations of a review into Brisbane 2032 Olympic venues, but is yet to confirm its position on a key proposal.
- by Cameron Atfield
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