Brisbane Olympics 2032: David Crisafulli breaks election promise and announces controversial new stadium

Historic Gabba stadium to be demolished and replaced by residential development, with new $3.8bn stadium at Victoria Park to host Olympics, AFL and cricketFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Queensland government has announced it will build a new $3.8bn 63,000-seat venue at Brisbane’s Victoria Park as part of plans for a main stadium and other venues for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.Breaking an election promise, the state government on Tuesday announced it would build several new facilities.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Mar 25, 2025 - 07:15
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Brisbane Olympics 2032: David Crisafulli breaks election promise and announces controversial new stadium

Historic Gabba stadium to be demolished and replaced by residential development, with new $3.8bn stadium at Victoria Park to host Olympics, AFL and cricket

The Queensland government has announced it will build a new $3.8bn 63,000-seat venue at Brisbane’s Victoria Park as part of plans for a main stadium and other venues for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Breaking an election promise, the state government on Tuesday announced it would build several new facilities.

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