After Paris 2024’s stupendous opening ceremony, how the hell will Brisbane 2032 compete?
Andrew Messenger
The French capital is built for people – our city is built for cars. And there’s little hope of Brisbane fixing all its transport issues by 2032, but surely it’s time to start
Brisbane is no 'hillbilly town', insists 2032 Olympic chief Andrew Liveris from Paris – video
Brisbane Olympic chief Andrew Liveris leans on local politicians to stop using the 2032 Games as a 'political football'
Brisbane isn’t a ‘hillbilly’ town, says 2032 Olympic chief, amid Games controversy
Don’t make Games political football, pleads Andrew Liveris, as images of the Gabba omitted from Paris presentation
April 2024
‘Half-baked and half-arsed’: federal inquiry takes aim at 2032 Brisbane Olympics planning
Senators hear the Miles government held two concurrent reviews into the 2032 Games preparations
March 2024
No new stadium to be built for 2032 Olympics as Queensland opposition leader reveals plan
Queensland premier Steven Miles rejects plan for multibillion-dollar Olympic stadium in Brisbane
February 2024
Brisbane v the Olympics: Gabba shambles shows people power is hitting the 2032 Games
The speed of recent pivots reveals there is genuine concern that people are uneasy about the Games amid rising housing and cost of living pressures
Cameron McEvoy targets Brisbane Olympics armed with revolutionary training regime
Australian 50m freestyle world champion is out to defend his title in Doha, while also aiming to extend his swimming career to the 2032 Olympic Games
Olympics boss tells Queensland to ditch $2.7bn plan for Gabba demolition and rebuild
John Coates tells review of 2032 infrastructure that stadium proposal risks turning people against hosting Olympic Games
January 2024
All options on the table as review of ‘divisive’ Brisbane Olympics venues plan begins
Premier launches review of Queensland’s Games infrastructure proposal amid controversy over escalating costs
December 2023
New Queensland Labor leadership hits pause on $2.7bn Gabba stadium rebuild
Independent body to review plans for Olympic and Paralympic games as new premier and deputy distance themselves from Palaszczuk-era policies
Why is the Gabba rebuild plan so controversial and what’s next in the Brisbane Olympics brawl?
A $2.7bn new stadium is at the heart of the state’s 2032 Games strategy but mayor Adrian Schrinner’s withdrawal of support has increased political pressure
Brisbane mayor resigns from 2032 Olympics forum and calls it a ‘dysfunctional farce’
Adrian Schrinner says controversial plans for Brisbane’s Gabba stadium were the final straw and accuses Palaszczuk government of ignoring stakeholders
October 2023
Brisbane Greens vow to oppose 2032 Olympics at council election as Gabba stoush escalates
Lord mayoral candidate Jonathan Sriranganathan says $2.7bn plan to redevelop the Gabba is unpopular ‘right across’ the city
August 2023
Australian sport could look to philanthropy as athletes report financial stress
Federal government rejected Queensland’s funding request for Gabba rebuild, inquiry told
July 2023
Brisbane houses spared as government revises plan for Olympic Games athletics track
Move comes as national standoff between Labor and Greens over housing increasingly intersects with planning for 2032 Games
Australia marks one year to 2024 Paris Olympics with French-themed celebration
The AOC puts memories of Covid-affected Tokyo games in the past and chef de mission Anna Meares asks athletes to be open and genuine
‘Full steam ahead’ and no way out: how much can we trust cost estimates for the Brisbane Olympics?
Victoria’s shock cancellation of the Commonwealth Games prompts fresh scrutiny of Queensland’s commitment to host the 2032 Olympics
February 2023
Plan to redevelop Gabba for Brisbane Olympics to cost $2.7b and a primary school, sparking outcry
Federal and state governments will build one stadium each, and work together to fund other Olympics venues
