The Rockhampton stretch of the Fitzroy River will host Olympic rowing events But the river is known for being a habitat for saltwater crocodiles A crocodile farmer has rubbished concerns that a ...

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 ...

“The benefit for the community in Rockhampton is incredible, the benefit for Central Queensland will be amazing and I really think it needs to go ahead.” Ms Kirkland noted the Fitzroy River ...

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.

Rockhampton's Fitzroy River will host rowing and canoeing events at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympics. But the sport's national and international bodies say the venue doesn't meet standards.