Rowing
‘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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‘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 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
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
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
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- Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Funding for Olympic rowing in Rockhampton not guaranteed
Despite the Crisafulli government’s insistence that Rockhampton will host the rowing, an internal document reveals federal funding could be pulled if world bodies don’t approve.
- Cameron Atfield
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
‘Epic legacy’: Rowers push for Olympic racing to be moved to SEQ
Queensland rowers have been urged to lobby governments for a proposed Moreton Bay course pitched as a 2032 Olympic alternative to staging events in Rockhampton
- 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
Rowers back $150m plan to keep Olympic rowing in SEQ
Moreton Bay is urging the Queensland government to be open to its $150 million proposal to transform a Lawnton quarry into a 2032 Olympic rowing hub.
- Cameron Atfield