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Here's why Victoria Park stacks up as the solution to Brisbane's Olympic venue argument
3 months ago

Here's why Victoria Park stacks up as the solution to Brisbane's Olympic venue argument

ABC  

There's an elephant on the oval that is being studiously ignored in the political stoush about an athletics venue for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics — the Queensland capital needs a new sports stadium. "Government at some point in the next 10 years are going to have to do a new venue anyway," Mr Quirk said. "Whether that is a rebuild …

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The dispute over Brisbane's Olympic stadiums could have implications for the future of the Games
8 months, 2 weeks ago

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

ABC  

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'
9 months ago

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

ABC  

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 …

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Queensland Premier Steven Miles's attempt to end division over Gabba demolition sent him back to starting line
9 months ago

Queensland Premier Steven Miles's attempt to end division over Gabba demolition sent him back to starting line

ABC  

It's been more than 900 days since Brisbane was announced as host for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the Queensland government is back to square one for its centrepiece stadium. Premier Steven Miles ordered an independent review of major Olympic venues to end the division created by the $2.7 billion demolition proposed for the Gabba, and to find …

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Lang Park will be the centrepiece of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, along with changes to other venues
9 months ago

Lang Park will be the centrepiece of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, along with changes to other venues

ABC  

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 …

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

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

The Hindu  

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 …

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Queensland politicians all agree the $2.7 billion Gabba redevelopment plan is dead
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Queensland politicians all agree the $2.7 billion Gabba redevelopment plan is dead

ABC  

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 …

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CEO Brendan Quirk narrows the focus of USA Cycling with an eye on worlds and the Olympics
1 year, 4 months ago

CEO Brendan Quirk narrows the focus of USA Cycling with an eye on worlds and the Olympics

Associated Press  

It would be an understatement to say that Brendan Quirk took over an organization in turmoil when he moved from his spot as USA Cycling’s chairman of the board to the office of the chief executive in December 2021. “There was a period where I think the leadership here tried to become the signature cycling organization across America and the …

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A bunch of mayors wanted better trains, so they won Brisbane the 2032 Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

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

ABC  

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 …

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