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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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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 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
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
‘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
- Analysis
- Brisbane 2032 Olympics
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
$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
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
- Exclusive
- Brisbane 2032 Olympics
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
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