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Brisbane's Olympic Stadium Drama: Miles Rejects Victoria Park Plan

Drama unfolds as Brisbane's Olympic future hangs in the balance!

In a surprising turn of events, the Miles government has rejected the proposed $1.6 billion Victoria Park stadium plan, shunning the Quirk review's recommendations for a new greenfield stadium for the 2032 Olympics. Instead, plans are in motion for upgrades to the Queensland Sports and Athletics Centre and Suncorp Stadium, pending further consultation. The controversial decision signals a new direction for Brisbane's Olympic infrastructure. Meanwhile, the future of the iconic Gabba hangs in the balance as a $2.7 billion rebuild gets scrapped for a new $3.4 billion stadium.

As the clock ticks for the 2032 Olympics, the push intensifies for a $3.4 billion world-class stadium at Victoria Park, potentially becoming the centrepiece of the Games. However, the government has green-lighted 27 points for Games headquarters, bifurcating opinions on the venue selection. Former Lord Mayor Graham Quirk's recommendation for a new stadium at Victoria Park faces resistance, amplifying the Olympic stadium drama in Brisbane.

**Interesting Fact:** The Quirk review's proposal for a Victoria Park stadium was in direct opposition to the established plan for the Gabba. **Interesting Fact:** The rejection of the Victoria Park plan highlights the complexity of balancing cost and infrastructure in Olympic preparations.