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Cameron Atfield

Cameron Atfield

Cameron Atfield is a journalist at Brisbane Times.

Jarrod Bleijie at the Queensland Media Club on Wednesday.

‘Out of his depth’: Rowers escalate Rocky revolt against Bleijie

The row over a regional 2032 Games venue has boiled over after the deputy premier accused Olympic gold medallists of “turning up their noses” at Rockhampton.

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Brisbane Stadium’s planned position within Victoria Park.

Victoria Park to be totally fenced off within 10 weeks for new stadium

Public access to Victoria Park will end on June 1 to make way for the new Brisbane Stadium and National Aquatic Centre, much to the disgust of the projects’ opponents.

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Concept render of the proposed Gabba Arena.

Drilling starts at Gabba Arena site as delivery partner shortlist emerges

The deputy premier has revealed the two contenders to deliver Brisbane’s newest entertainment hub, calling the 17,000-seat venue a “nice-to-have” for the 2032 Games.

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The interior of the planned Brisbane Stadium at Victoria Park, shown in legacy AFL mode.

First look inside new Brisbane Stadium, with construction start-date confirmed

Fresh renders of the Victoria Park venue reveal a three-tier seating bowl and open-ended design, as the state government locks in a June construction start date for the Gabba’s successor.

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The Fitzroy River in Rockhampton has been proposed as a Brisbane 2032 Olympic competition venue, but World Rowing will need to sign off on that choice.

‘Risky business’: Rocky’s Olympic course faces permanent dredging bill

A top river expert has warned reported plans to widen the Fitzroy River for 2032 Olympic rowing would come with a permanent dredging bill and downstream erosion risks.

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World Rowing boss Jean-Christophe Rolland has written to Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery in support of his council’s Lawnton course plans.

World Rowing throws weight behind Moreton Bay Olympic proposal

The deputy premier has insisted Rockhampton’s “mighty” Fitzroy River will host Olympic rowing, but opponents say Jarrod Bleijie’s description proves their point.

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The British and Irish Lions tour helped Brisbane record a record tourism haul in 2025.

Major events help lift Brisbane’s tourism economy to record $17 billion

International holiday travel surged in 2025, with major events and strong domestic demand underpinning Brisbane’s best tourism result on record.

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A man was seriously injured in a police shooting at Logan Central.

Police shooting and fatal crash mark busy night for emergency services

A man was shot in Logan and a driver killed near Esk as crashes, a vehicle fire and other incidents kept emergency crews busy across Queensland overnight.

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Home prices in Brisbane are expected to be 17 per cent higher than pre-COVID levels by 2023.

Brisbane’s ‘big bunch-up’: New report flags end of suburban sprawl

The RSM report reveals Brisbane is trading sprawl for “Asian-style” density, creating self-contained suburban hubs that could end the need for cross-town commutes.

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Barlow Park in Cairns will be upgraded to a permanent 15,000-capacity stadium.

Cairns stadium plans firm as Moreton Bay escalates Olympic rowing bid

As the city locks in architects for its stadium, Moreton Bay presses a fresh case to host Olympic rowing – tying a proposed course to a major housing development.

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