Controversial river gets first green light to host 2032 Olympic events

Australian Broadcasting Corporation // Sport

Controversial river gets first green light to host 2032 Olympic events

Tuesday 21st October 2025, 2:45AM

Despite backlash from national and international bodies, Rockhampton's Fitzroy River receives positive feedback following initial water testing to prove it is up to standard to host rowing and canoeing events for the Brisbane Games.

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