What will Brisbane’s Olympic Games look like?
The Briefing16 Jun 2021

What will Brisbane’s Olympic Games look like?

Brisbane is one step away from hosting the 2032 Olympic Games. What will it mean for the city - and the country?

Five-time Olympian and Sydney gold medallist Natalie Cook has been involved in the Brisbane bid since day one. The Games will also feature events on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, spread across almost 40 venues.

So what will it mean for south-east Queensland …? Is the region ready to stage one of the biggest events on the global calendar? Australians learned from the Sydney Games that staging a world event can change a city forever. What does the future hold for Brisbane….?

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