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The dispute over Brisbane's Olympic stadiums could have implications for the future of the Games

In short: Plans to rebuild the Gabba for the Brisbane Olympics were scrapped due to cost concerns. Queensland secured the rights to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2021 under a reformed process called the "new norm", with an emphasis on moderation, sustainability and using as many existing venues as possible. Queensland Premier Steven Miles last month accepted the …

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Brisbane 2032 organising committee chief Andrew Liveris says Games venue arguments 'not a good look'

Ongoing debate and disagreement over Brisbane's Olympic Games venues is "not a good look", according to Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee president Andrew Liveris. "I think the Quirk report really clearly explained Victoria Park was the better option but this is the government's decision," Cr Schrinner said. He said "the two sides of government" had declared the Victoria Park proposal dead …

In short: The plans for a number of Olympic venues have changed following an infrastructure review led by former lord mayor Graham Quirk. Former Brisbane lord mayor Graham Quirk, who led the review, recommended a new stadium be built in inner-city Victoria Park and the Gabba Stadium redevelopment be scrapped. The government has "ruled out" the review's recommendation to build …

Brisbane Olympics organisers scrap plans to demolish and rebuild iconic Gabba stadium for 2032 Games

Brisbane Olympics organisers have scrapped plans to demolish and rebuild an iconic cricket ground as the centerpiece of the 2032 Games while also rejecting a review panel’s recommendation for a new stadium in city parklands. Queensland state’s Premier Steven Miles instead announced on Monday he’d decided to upgrade an existing rugby stadium close to downtown Brisbane to host the opening …

Consensus is a rare thing in politics. 'Maybe we got that wrong': Premier concedes Gabba rebuild not his preferred option Photo shows the gabba stadium Queensland's premier concedes he'd prefer the Gabba stadium isn't demolished and rebuilt for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games as former lord mayor Graham Quirk is tasked with reviewing the Games master plan. Shadow …

A bunch of mayors wanted better trains, so they won Brisbane the 2032 Olympics

Brisbane has won hosting rights to the 2032 Olympic Games, but the bid started with the relatively inauspicious desire for better trains. Key points: The push for the Brisbane Olympic Games began with a group of Queensland mayors The population in the state's south-east was set to boom, but many of the train lines were built in the late 1800s …