Inside working class Woolloongabbaâs push to host the Olympics
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For many Queenslanders, two words can bring feelings of state pride, forged on sacred sporting ground, rushing forward.
âThe Gabba.â
One of Brisbaneâs two great temples of sport, it was announced last week the Gabba would be completely redeveloped at a cost of $1 billion as the main stadium for Brisbaneâs 2032 Summer Olympics, should the bid be successful.
Brisbane Lions champion Jonathan Brown finishes his career as one of the games best centre half forwards.
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Final weekend for general traffic on Brisbane s Victoria Bridge, now set to become green bridge
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Victoria Bridge closes to general traffic from 8:00pm on January 24.
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More than just a river crossing Brisbane s Victoria Bridge has been the stage of protests, remembrance marches and floods.
Key points:
Victoria Bridge already carries significantly less vehicular traffic than the city s other river crossings
Council modelling suggests the majority of motorists will opt to cross at the William Jolly Bridge instead
But the RACQ says it is concerned motorists will be funnelled onto the nearby Go-Between toll bridge