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'Arrogant' premier lashed over 2032 rowing venue call

A state government has come under fire for its handling of an Olympic rowing venue announcement, with critics adamant it is not locked in just yet.

AAP · Sep 18

River home to 500 saltwater crocodiles was given OK to host Olympic rowing events: ‘I’m sure all the athletes would row faster’

That's a questionable incentive.

We Got This Covered · Sep 17

'Not for turning': premier lashes Rocky naysayers

A controversial proposal to hold Olympic rowing in a regional city is causing headaches, with a rush to build accommodation for athletes and spectators.

AAP · Sep 10

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Rocky row: is a river 600km north of Brisbane really the best place to host an Olympic event?

To supporters the Fitzroy is a ‘gift from the rowing gods’ but critics, including gold medallists in the sport, fear the site could become a white elephant when the Games are over

The Guardian - AU · Apr 18

Olympic rowers v crocs and currents: no Plan B for site

A state government is sticking by a controversial site slated to host the Olympic rowing in 2032 ahead of an inspection by the sport's world body.

AAP · Apr 16

Is the Fitzroy River a suitable venue for the Brisbane Olympics, given it’s home to crocodiles?

Quite a few crocodile tears have been shed on the issue of the rowing and canoeing venue of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics.

The Conversation · Apr 1

Croc and elephant fears lurk over Olympic rowing venue

A government has been slammed for sticking to its guns to host 2032 rowing at a crocodile habitat, with critics claiming the course will be a white elephant.

AAP · Mar 27

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Dodgy car lock blamed for theft of four Olympic medals

A famed Olympic rower had four medals stolen from his car due to a faulty lock, a court has been told.

AAP · Nov 29, 2024

Four Olympic medals belonging to member of Australia’s ‘Oarsome Foursome’ rowing team stolen

Detective says stolen medals are unbelievably rare items with significant sentimental value

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2024

Man charged after Olympic medals allegedly stolen from ‘Oarsome Foursome’ rower’s car in Melbourne

Victoria police arrest 47-year-old after alleged theft of Drew Ginn’s medals in Docklands last week

The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2024

Man charged but no sign of missing Olympic medals

Police have charged a man over the theft of four Olympic medals taken from an Oarsome Foursome member's car, but the search for the medals continues.

AAP · Sep 11, 2024

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