Queensland Premier David Crisafulli confirmed on Tuesday that the Rockhampton stretch of the Fitzroy River, 630km north of Brisbane, would host flatwater racing in 2032. Concerns have been raised ...

In a bold and controversial move, a river in Queensland known for its large saltwater crocodiles has been chosen to host rowing events for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Fitzroy River ...

Rockhampton's Fitzroy River — in crocodile country — will host the rowing events. Central Queensland city Rockhampton will host rowing during the 2032 Olympics, despite concerns from the sport ...

Rockhampton’s Fitzroy River hosts multiple amateur rowing clubs, but is firmly within crocodile country, and also may give some Olympic boats an unfair advantage because of the river’s flow.

"I's a fairly safe place. There's never been anyone taken by a crocodile on the Fitzroy River, they've just been sighted." Crocodile expert John Lever has defended plans to hold rowing events for ...

Surfing an iconic break in the Sunshine state. Rowing in the crocodile-inhabited Fitzroy River on the central coast of Queensland. Extra tourism-focused venues and a new 60,000-seat Olympic ...

Followed categories will be added to My News. This week the Queensland government announced that the Fitzroy River at Rockhampton will also host the Olympic rowing in 2032. A lot has been said ...