Queensland Olympic Games bid gets a mixed reaction from the state s regions
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Regional Queenslanders have their say on the Olympics bid.
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The Queensland Olympics bid success has sparked mixed reactions from the state s regions, with some seeking involvement and others strongly opposed to the financial costs.
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Overnight Brisbane was announced as the preferred candidate city to host the 2032 Olympics Games
Australian Olympic Committee President John Coates said the successful Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in 2018 helped secure Queensland s case
It is the first time the International Olympic Committee has shown interest in a region, rather than a single city