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Former Labor minister Grace Grace, now a member of the opposition’s shadow cabinet, pictured in early 2024. Former ministers Mick de Brenni and Mark Bailey have also been singled out in inquiry evidence to date.

Inquiry told of ‘institutional corruption’ in Qld work safety regulator

The CFMEU probe has outlined four lines of inquiry into alleged institutional corruption by the union, with one involving a former Labor minister.

  • Matt Dennien

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Fitzroy River in Rockhampton.

Labor, LNP on Rocky rowing unity ticket, but former local MP disagrees

Days after Rowing Queensland urged members to get behind a proposal for a new facility in greater Brisbane, the state’s Labor opposition has backed the LNP’s plan to hold Olympic events in Rockhampton.

  • Cameron Atfield
Stadium opponents fear new legislation will allow Victoria Park to be sold off to developers.

Stadium opponents fear Victoria Park land sell-off to developers

Legislation passed on Thursday night has made Victoria Park “freehold” land, sparking fears of a sell-off. But the Queensland government insists it will remain in public hands.

  • Cameron Atfield
Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt wants Olympic rowing to be held on Lake Wivenhoe in 2032.

Labor backs in Rocky rowing, as another SEQ mayor throws hat in ring

Another south-east Queensland council has launched a bid to poach Olympic rowing from Rockhampton, with a proposal that would see competitive rowing return to the region’s biggest dam.

  • Cameron Atfield
Protesters gather at Victoria Park in Brisbane.

‘Delay and obstruct’: Hundreds rally against Olympic stadium at Victoria Park

High-profile campaigners, including a former LNP premier, Labor minister and Greens councillor, joined the protest, vowing to take the fight to court.

  • William Davis
David Crisafulli greets his deputy Jarrod Bleijie at the LNP’s campaign launch in Ipswich, held on the last Sunday before the October election.

How the LNP bypassed key Games partners to pick its own review team

When the month-old government named its expert team to put Brisbane back on track for 2032, some Olympic stakeholders were hearing about it for the first time.

  • Matt Dennien
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The Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, formerly known as QEII Stadium.

$115,000 a seat: The big cost of a small stadium for Brisbane 2032

The Miles government plans to spend $1.6 billion upgrading QSAC, but it has emerged more money will be needed for the stadium to host athletics at the Games.

  • Cameron Atfield
Cindy Hook and Brisbane 2032 President Andrew Liveris.

Brisbane 2032 CEO rebuked over call for people to ‘speak up’ for new stadium

Among his platitudes for Cindy Hook, the Brisbane Games chairman delivered a veiled reprimand of her comments.

  • Cameron Atfield
The new indoor sports centre will include **** courts.

First look at $257 million Chandler Olympic precinct

In an exclusive first peek at the plans, Brisbane Times can reveal what the Chandler Sports Precinct will look like for the 2032 Games.

  • Cameron Atfield
An indicative render of the proposed Woolloongabba priority development area.

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.

  • Cameron Atfield