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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 the choice.

‘How final?’: IOC grills Brisbane 2032 over plan for regional venues

IOC officials in Milan questioned the logistics of the decentralised Games, as organisers conceded it would drive up costs.

  • Cameron Atfield

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IOC President Kirsty Coventry opening the 145th IOC session at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala this week.

Brisbane 2032 bulldozers at the ready, major sponsor set to be named

A Brisbane showcase and the Games’ first commercial partnership have been spruiked during a progress report to the IOC, while a mid-year start on Victoria Park is “full steam ahead”.

  • Cameron Atfield
“Believe. Belong. Become. Brisbane 2032.” written in the sand in the Whitsundays.

Believe. Belong. Become: Brisbane 2032 releases its ‘Games vision’

It took input from 6000 people, 37 stakeholder groups, 40 workshops and meetings, and came out of 1300 ideas – now the Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics have finally unveiled a “Games vision” in all its alliterative glory.

  • Cameron Atfield
Andrew Liveris speaks at the launch announcement for Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games procurement program.

Rugby league’s bid for Olympic inclusion may have gained a powerful ally

Brisbane 2032 president Andrew Liveris says the inclusion of rugby league in the Games is an attractive proposition.

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Andrew Liveris at the Queensland University of Technology’s Business Leaders’ Forum at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Thursday

‘There’s no apology’: Brisbane 2032 boss defends $250 procurement charge

Brisbane 2032 president Andrew Liveris says the Games organising committee is unapologetically in the business of raising revenue.

  • Cameron Atfield
Andrew Liveris and then-president-elect Donald Trump in 2016.

‘We have other friends’: Former Trump adviser tells PM to stand firm

An Australian former adviser to the US president says Anthony Albanese should not be afraid to stand firm to Donald Trump when they finally meet at the White House.

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The starter’s pistol has fired for Brisbane 2032 procurement.

Companies line up for a piece of the Brisbane 2032 action

The starter’s pistol has fired on procurement for the Brisbane Olympics, and companies across Queensland – and the world – are in a rush to get in on the action.

  • Cameron Atfield
Logan Mayor Jon Raven and Australian international softballer Kayla Waller at the site of what they hope will be the baseball and softball stadium at Brisbane 2032.

Logan’s pitch to build stadium for homeless Olympic sports

Logan City Council is planning its own privately funded field of dreams to host Olympic baseball and softball. But if they build it, will the Games come?

  • Cameron Atfield
Composite index image for the Solomon Kings Football Club.

After PNG, Australia’s soft power game with China extends to Solomons

Just like PNG’s NRL team, a new Brisbane-backed Solomon Islands soccer club could become an unlikely arena in Australia’s geopolitical rivalry with China.

  • Cameron Atfield
Andrew Liveris, president of the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee.

New Olympics board will consider rowing alternatives

Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games organisers will explore contingencies should the governing bodies for rowing and canoe decide the planned Fitzroy River course in Rockhampton is unsuitable for competition.

  • Cameron Atfield