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Gout Gout responds to criticism from American sprinters.

‘If you have haters you’re doing something right’: Gout Gout laughs off US barbs in 10-second bid

Gout Gout warmed up for his bid to join Lachlan Kennedy in the sub-10 second club in promising fashion, as he laughed off criticism of his 200-metre record.

  • Nick Wright

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Gold medal winners Jess Fox and Ian Thorpe.

Olympians sound alarm over Brisbane 2032 venues as government stands firm

Olympic legend Ian Thorpe says Sydney’s Homebush legacy was compromised by a lack of elite consultation, as debate over the Rockhampton rowing venue intensifies.

  • Cameron Atfield
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner signing the sister city agreemeent in California.

Brisbane seals LA partnership and lands first 2032 Olympics sponsor

Brisbane’s Olympic momentum has stepped up a gear, locking in 2028 host Los Angeles as a sister city and landing the first major sponsor of the 2032 Games.

  • Cameron Atfield
The new grandstand at Browne Park, Rockhampton, is nearing completion.

Sports minister backs Central Queensland as 20th NRL team

From Olympic ambitions to NRL expansion, Rockhampton’s newly redeveloped Browne Park is being touted as a possible host of far more than rugby league.

  • Cameron Atfield
The NFL has arrived in Queensland: (from left to right) Mexico flag football captain Diana Flores, global flag football ambassador Kodie Fuller, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, Australian women’s star Abbie Leyshon and Australian men’s star Jared Stegman.

‘We believe in this market’: NFL presents its case for Brisbane 2032 takeover

NFL commissioner Roger Goddard has met with Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games organisers to push flag football’s case for inclusion.

  • Nick Wright
David Atkins (left) with Ric Birch in 2000, following the opening ceremony in Sydney.

Dream big now, cut later: The Sydney 2000 blueprint for Brisbane 2032

Sydney 2000 mastermind David Atkins warns Brisbane “killing ideas” early to save money will cost more in the long run and risk the city’s chance to shine.

  • Cameron Atfield
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Cathy Freeman says her award is a gift from the people of Australia.

‘The very best of who we are’: Freeman joins race to help deliver 2032 Games

The track and field champion is the latest high-profile star to take up a key Olympic advisory role.

  • Laine Clark
Conceptual image of Victoria Park, near the Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic venue.

What Victoria Park construction means for inner-city bike path detours

With less than 10 weeks until fences go up around Victoria Park, changes are planned for this key shared path linking Brisbane’s north and south.

  • Felicity Caldwell
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
Brisbane Stadium’s planned position within Victoria Park.

Victoria Park to be totally fenced off within 10 weeks for new stadium

Public access to Victoria Park will end on June 1 to make way for the new Brisbane Stadium and National Aquatic Centre, much to the disgust of the projects’ opponents.

  • Cameron Atfield