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Qld Premier Takes Aim at 'Overseas Elites' Amid Questions over Olympic Course

International rowing officials questioned the Fitzroy River plan, while David Crisafulli said the government can deliver a world-class venue.

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The Fitzroy River location has been subject to debate since last year, and international rowing leaders last week questioned Rockhampton's suitability to host the sport for the Olympic Games.

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'Elites': Olympic rowing site critics cop premier blast

A premier has hit back at critics of the proposed 2032 rowing venue for the Brisbane Olympics, accusing...

·Canberra, Australia
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Rocky rowing critics think they’re ‘too good for regional Queensland’: premier

A German official pulled up Google Maps to challenge the Rockhampton Olympic rowing venue, but Premier David Crisafulli says critics are “overseas elites”.

·North Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
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