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Debt forecast has alarm bells ringing for Olympic hosts

Debt forecast has alarm bells ringing for Olympic hosts

A state government's debt is set to reach record heights as it plans an Olympics, with the threat of higher borrowing costs for major infrastructure projects.

Funding fires starter's gun for Brisbane 2032 Games

Funding fires starter's gun for Brisbane 2032 Games

Funding fires starter's gun for Brisbane 2032 Games

Funding fires starter's gun for Brisbane 2032 Games

The countdown to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics has begun with a state government allocating almost $150 million to Games infrastructure in a milestone budget.

Dalton's stellar sports career dimmed by back injury

Dalton's stellar sports career dimmed by back injury

Dalton's stellar sports career dimmed by back injury

Dalton's stellar sports career dimmed by back injury

Chloe Dalton, who has played three sports at an elite level and won an Olympic gold in sevens rugby, has been forced to retire from the AFLW due to injury.

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Fox fired up for canoe world titles after rough results

Fox fired up for canoe world titles after rough results

Jessica Fox has had mixed results since her stunning double Olympic triumph, but the canoe great expects to again deliver at the world championships in Penrith.

Storied bridge on starting block for pre-Olympic refit

Storied bridge on starting block for pre-Olympic refit

Australia's biggest council has backed the restoration of an iconic bridge before the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, pledging almost $20 million in its budget.

In a class of her own: Aussie paddling GOAT wins again

In a class of her own: Aussie paddling GOAT wins again

Three days after turning 31, Jessica Fox has landed yet another World Cup canoeing gold in France to take her unmatched tally to 35.

Locals want to sink bid for new Olympic whitewater site

Locals want to sink bid for new Olympic whitewater site

Angry locals have slammed a plan to build a new Brisbane Olympic 2032 whitewater facility, saying the Games drawcard event should be held where it is "wanted".

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Drug-friendly games enticing, but not for me: Chalmers

Drug-friendly games enticing, but not for me: Chalmers

Drug-friendly games enticing, but not for me: Chalmers

Drug-friendly games enticing, but not for me: Chalmers

One of Australia's biggest sports stars hopes the drug-friendly Enhanced Games will prompt a prize money increase for swimmers.

NRL goes for gold, kicks off 2032 Games inclusion bid

NRL goes for gold, kicks off 2032 Games inclusion bid

NRL goes for gold, kicks off 2032 Games inclusion bid

NRL goes for gold, kicks off 2032 Games inclusion bid

The NRL is punting on talks with Brisbane Olympic organisers to include a rugby league format in the 2032 Games sport program.

Australia's Enhanced Games duo face global swim bans

Australia's Enhanced Games duo face global swim bans

Australia's Enhanced Games duo face global swim bans

Australia's Enhanced Games duo face global swim bans

World Aquatics has an Australian pair in its crosshairs after passing a new law giving it power to ban anyone associated with the drug-friendly Enhanced Games.

'Go back to drawing board': 2032 planning laws slammed

'Go back to drawing board': 2032 planning laws slammed

'Go back to drawing board': 2032 planning laws slammed

'Go back to drawing board': 2032 planning laws slammed

The clock is ticking for the 2032 Olympics but critics say laws that will help ensure Brisbane Games projects are built on time will set a dangerous precedent.

Paralympics boss positive about Brisbane 2032 progress

Paralympics boss positive about Brisbane 2032 progress

Paralympics boss positive about Brisbane 2032 progress

Paralympics boss positive about Brisbane 2032 progress

The international Paralympics boss is positive about the progress Brisbane is making ahead of the 2032 Games despite several false starts.

Worker shortage threatens venue deadline for 2032 Games

Worker shortage threatens venue deadline for 2032 Games

Worker shortage threatens venue deadline for 2032 Games

Worker shortage threatens venue deadline for 2032 Games

Labour shortages loom as a major hurdle to venues being completed in time for Brisbane's 2032 Games but Olympic bosses believe they are on the right track.

'Dumbfounded': IOC meeting sought over 2032 venue

'Dumbfounded': IOC meeting sought over 2032 venue

'Dumbfounded': IOC meeting sought over 2032 venue

'Dumbfounded': IOC meeting sought over 2032 venue

An advocacy group is seeking an urgent meeting with the International Olympic Committee in a bid to stop the construction of Brisbane 2032's centrepiece venue.

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Current not crocodiles could sink Olympic river venue

Crocodile sightings are common in a river being considered as a venue for Olympic rowing and sprint canoeing, but it's not the crocs that are the problem.

Bogut pokes fun during FIBA Hall of Fame induction

FIBA Hall of Fame inductee Andrew Bogut famously slammed the sport's governing body over alleged corruption, but has shown he can laugh about the incident now.

Brisbane's Olympic transport costs fuel funding request

Transport infrastructure for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics will cost "billions", prompting an urgent funding plea to Canberra.

Equestrian star set to take over Brisbane 2032 reins

A former Filipino equestrian star is set to take over the reins of the Brisbane Games after being unveiled as the 2032 Olympics co-ordination commission chair.

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Swim great joins Australian Olympic Committee board

Swimming great Susie O'Neill and AusCycling chairman Craig Bingham have joined the board of the Australian Olympic Committee

'Clock is ticking': Olympic venues to skirt state laws

A move to ensure new 2032 Olympic Games venues are exempt from planning laws to fast-track construction has been described as a "slap in the face to democracy".

Aussies' power push for Para golf in Brisbane 2032

With the sport set to star at the LA Olympics, Golf Australia will make a big push to also ensure the sport's inclusion at Brisbane's Paralympics.

New AOC chief to fight footy codes for sports talent

Mark Arbib, the Australian Olympic Committee's new chief executive, has pledged an aggressive fight for sporting talent with AFL and NRL juggernauts.

Games drawcard 'overlooked' in Brisbane venue plan

One of Brisbane 2032's biggest drawcards claims it has been overlooked and left with no legacy in a long-awaited venue plan.

'Up against the clock': time ticking for Brisbane 2032

The flag has dropped on the race to the 2032 Games with a venue plan unveiled but organisers are "up against the clock" to finish construction, an expert says.

Sports set up for success by Brisbane 2032 blueprint

Many Australian sports believe they're set up for long-term success after the release of the Queensland government's venue plans for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

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