Commonwealth commits $3.4bn to Games infrastructure including 63,000-seat stadium that will serve as future home of AFL and cricketFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government has thrown its support behind a controversial new Olympic Games venue at Victoria Park in Brisbane planned by the Queensland government.The 63,000-seat venue – to be the city’s largest stadium – will host the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2032 Olympics and cost $3.8bn. Continue reading...