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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.

  • Cameron Atfield

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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.

  • Cameron Atfield
There’s a direct correlation between hotel rooftop pools and the activation of holiday-mode.

Target price revealed as hotel under Story Bridge listed for sale

The hotel was sold in 2021 for about $70 million. Amid a shortage of hotels in Brisbane, its owners are now seeking a lot more.

  • William Davis
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.

  • Cameron Atfield
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.

  • Cameron Atfield
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.

  • Cameron Atfield
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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.

  • Cameron Atfield
Proposed: John McAslan + Partners design proposal for Brisbane Central shows the station opened to the sky and the Anzac Square Building. Image: John McAlsan + Partners. Pic supplied 13/02/2026.

Olympic glow-up proposed for ‘tired’ Central Station

New escalators and open-sky ceilings: How a UK-based firm plans to fix Brisbane Central’s capacity issues before the 2032 Games.

  • Cameron Atfield
NRL at Allegiant Stadium earlier this month.

Vic Park advice from man who runs one of the world’s most advanced stadiums

What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas – its cutting-edge stadium technology could make its way to Brisbane for the 2032 Olympics.

  • Cameron Atfield
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie rowing with Young LNP members on the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton in November.

Rocky waters remain as Bleijie insists flooding Fitzroy is Olympics-ready

Rockhampton’s Fitzroy River is still a long way off being confirmed as a Brisbane 2032 Olympic venue, despite Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie’s insistence to the contrary.

  • Cameron Atfield