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SBS Australia
10-08-2025
- Sport
- SBS Australia
INTERVIEW: Jolly Duong on pursuing the dream of being a Paralympian
Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with SBS News Podcasts . The second-generation Vietnamese-Australian has been adjusting to a new set of challenges, 18 months after a bike accident left him with a spinal cord injury. Parasports provided an outlet to make the transition - and now he is among 346 chosen to advance to the next stage of a national talent program to find and support the athletes who will represent Australia at the Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics in 2032. In this episode of Weekend One on One, I spoke with Jolly Duong about the next chapter in his journey - preparing for the prospect of competing at the Brisbane Paralympic Games.
Time of India
05-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Brisbane Olympics: Australia's indigenous group opposes construction of stadium costing Rs 215.56 crore
Brisbane Olympics (Image via X) A legal challenge has been launched by an Indigenous group in Australia to halt the construction of a new 63,000-seat stadium for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics on land they say is culturally and ecologically significant. The Yagara Magandjin Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC), in collaboration with the Save Victoria Park group, has formally requested federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to protect Brisbane's Victoria Park under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Victoria Park, a 60-hectare green space in inner Brisbane, was named in March as the proposed site for the A$3.8 billion stadium (Australian dollar), which will host the opening and closing ceremonies of both the Olympic and Paralympic Games. YMAC spokeswoman Gaja Kerry Charlton emphasised the area's deep cultural value. 'We are very concerned there are ancient trees, artefacts and very important ecosystems existing there. There may be ancestral remains,' she said, as quoted by BBC. 'Victoria Park is of great significance and history for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.' A spokesperson for the federal government confirmed that the heritage protection application has been received and is currently under review. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo The environment department is expected to follow standard procedures, including consultations with all relevant parties, including the Queensland government. Controversy around Olympic infrastructure planning in Queensland has grown over recent years. The initial bid, led by former Labor premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, included redeveloping the Gabba at a cost of A$3bn—an unpopular move among residents. Her successor, Steven Miles, dropped that plan amid a cost-of-living crisis, opting instead to upgrade existing venues. However, after a change in government, new premier David Crisafulli reversed course and backed a new stadium at Victoria Park. He also introduced legislation to exempt Olympic venues from regular planning regulations to speed up development. The proposal has drawn criticism from Indigenous communities and local residents, with concerns over the potential loss of green space and damage to sacred heritage sites. Poll Do you support the construction of the new stadium at Victoria Park for the Brisbane Olympics? Yes, it will boost the economy. No, it threatens cultural heritage. Despite the opposition, Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said there was 'strong support' for the stadium and expected efforts to block the project. 'Ultimately, this is going to happen,' he said. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time Out
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Time Out
Your ultimate guide to the Brisbane Olympics 2032: dates, sports, venues and more
It feels like just yesterday we were cheering on the green and gold at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games – but the countdown is already on for our next big moment. In 2032, Australia will host its third-ever Summer Olympics, and this time it's headed for the Sunshine State. Since winning the bid on June 10, 2021, preparations have ramped up across Queensland – including the construction of a multi-million-dollar rail link from the Sunshine Coast, major upgrades to the Bruce Highway and the development of 30 new hotels. A solid slice of the $7.1 billion budget is also being invested in three brand-new stadiums – including a 63,000-seater in Victoria Park – alongside major upgrades to existing venues. Unlike previous Olympics, the Brisbane Games will stretch well beyond one city, with events set to unfold in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, and regional centres like Cairns and Townsville. More than 16,000 athletes and officials are expected to take part in 50 sports across 11 cities, with potential new additions to the program including cricket, lacrosse, netball and surfing. Here's everything we know so far about the Brisbane Olympic Games 2032. When is the Brisbane Olympics? The Brisbane Olympics will run across four weeks (29 days) from Friday, July 23 to Sunday, August 8. The Paralympics will follow shortly after, from August 24 to September 5. Where in Brisbane will the Olympics be held? The Brisbane Olympics will be hosted across eleven regions in three states, with the majority of events held in Brisbane. Co-host cities include the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Scenic Rim, Redland Bay, Moreton Bay, Ipswich, Cairns and Townsville, with Australia's two previous host cities, Sydney and Melbourne, set to host the football preliminaries and early knockout matches. Proposed venues include: Brisbane Brisbane Olympic Stadium – Opening and Closing Ceremonies, athletics Brisbane Showgrounds – TBA National Aquatic Centre – swimming, diving, water polo, artistic swimming Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre – badminton, fencing, table tennis, taekwondo South Bank Piazza – 3x3 basketball Lang Park – football (finals), rugby sevens Sleeman Centre – gymnastics, cycling Brisbane International Shooting Centre – shooting Royal Queensland Golf Club – golf Springfield Central Stadium – modern pentathlon Brisbane Entertainment Centre – basketball (finals) Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre – boxing Redland Whitewater Centre – canoe (slalom) Queensland Tennis Centre – tennis The Gabba – cricket (TBA) Gold Coast Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre – volleyball, weightlifting Broadbeach Park Stadium – beach volleyball Southport Broadwater Parklands – triathlon, marathon swimming Gold Coast Hockey Centre – field hockey Gold Coast Arena – basketball (preliminaries) Coomera Indoor Sports Centre – volleyball Robina Stadium – football (preliminaries) Sunshine Coast Sunshine Coast Stadium – football (preliminaries) Alexandra Headland – cycling (road), marathon, race walking, sailing (kiteboarding) Sunshine Coast Mountain Bike Centre – mountain biking Regional Logan Indoor Sports Centre – TBA Maryborough (TBA) – archery Toowoomba Showgrounds – equestrian North Queensland Stadium, Townsville – football (preliminaries) Whitsunday Islands (TBA) – sailing Barlow Park, Cairns – football (preliminaries) Cairns Convention Centre – basketball (preliminaries) Fitzroy River, Rockhampton – canoe (sprint), rowing Harrup Park, Mackay – cricket (TBA) Where are the Brisbane Olympic Villages? There will be four main athlete villages in: Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills, Brisbane Northshore Hamilton, Brisbane Robina, Gold Coast Kooralbyn, Sunshine Coast What sports is Brisbane adding to the Olympics? Brisbane can propose up to five new sports to join the 28 mandatory Summer Olympic disciplines. These core sports include athletics, aquatics (swimming, diving, water polo, artistic swimming, and marathon swimming), badminton, basketball, boxing, canoeing, cycling, equestrian, fencing, gymnastics, judo, modern pentathlon, rowing, sailing, shooting, table tennis, taekwondo, tennis, triathlon, volleyball, weightlifting and wrestling. The final list of additions for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics will be confirmed in 2026, but early favourites for inclusion include: Baseball/softball Cricket Lacrosse Netball Sport climbing Surfing Skateboarding Has Brisbane ever hosted the Olympics? This will mark Australia's third time hosting the Summer Olympics, following Melbourne in 1956 and Sydney in 2000. Brisbane will host for the first time, having previously lost the 1992 bid to Barcelona. When is the Brisbane Paralympics? The Brisbane Paralympics will happen five days after the Olympic Games Closing Ceremony, running from Tuesday, August 24 to Sunday, September 5. How to volunteer for the Brisbane Olympics? Rest assured, there will be plenty of volunteer opportunities for the Brisbane Olympics. However, the official volunteer program and sign-ups will only be available after the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
The Advertiser
08-07-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Port take aim at 'not great ground' after injury woes
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley is still ruing a second night of carnage at the Gabba in four seasons, jokingly suggesting the Brisbane venue should be knocked down immediately. Power trio Sam Powell-Pepper, Esava Ratugolea and Dante Visentini have been ruled out for the rest of the AFL season after all suffered injuries in Saturday night's brave loss against reigning premiers Brisbane. Powell-Pepper requires a reconstruction on his left knee after suffering the same injury to his right knee in round eight last year. Defender Ratugolea will be sidelined by a hamstring tear and young ruckman Visentini by an ankle injury. In a tight loss against the Lions at the Gabba in 2022, Port also suffered four injuries after leading at three-quarter-time. "It's not a great ground, we're not going back there again," Hinkley quipped to reporters on Tuesday. "Can we change that ground? "When are they going to pull it down and build something there for the Olympics? "Sooner the better. Sorry, Brisbane." AFL games will be played at the Gabba until 2032 before the Lions move to the new stadium at Victoria Park that will host the Brisbane Olympics. Brisbane have had their own issues at their home ground with star defender Jack Payne recently suffering a season-ending knee injury at the ground. Forward Linc McCarthy ruptured his ACL for a second time in 12 months at the Gabba earlier this year, this time at training after hurting his knee during a chaotic game against Gold Coast in May 2024. In Brisbane's Opening Round match against Carlton last year, Lions defender Keidean Coleman and Blues veteran Sam Docherty both went down with serious knee injuries. Powell-Pepper underwent surgery on Monday, as the forward aims to play a role in Port's 2026 campaign. The loss against the Lions finished Port's chances of reaching the finals in Hinkley's last season as coach. "He's had his surgery, it's done," Hinkley said of Powell-Pepper. "He's such a great person, a powerful person. He'll get after his rehab. "My message to him was I look forward to see you playing your next game. "By the start of next season, he won't be far away, I wouldn't have thought, from playing football. "The mentoring stuff will come in the pre-season. "He does that naturally so it's not like he needs a new role and show his teammates why it's going to be good when he gets back." Forwards Ollie Lord and Jeremy Finlayson, who are both coming off five-goal hauls in the SANFL, will be considered for recalls against West Coast this Sunday. "We've played five debutants, we're always exploring our list, but we won't explore our list at the expense of our best performance," Hinkley said. "We're in the business of still winning football as much as we possibly can until the end of the year. "The club, the coaches are all on the same page with that." Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley is still ruing a second night of carnage at the Gabba in four seasons, jokingly suggesting the Brisbane venue should be knocked down immediately. Power trio Sam Powell-Pepper, Esava Ratugolea and Dante Visentini have been ruled out for the rest of the AFL season after all suffered injuries in Saturday night's brave loss against reigning premiers Brisbane. Powell-Pepper requires a reconstruction on his left knee after suffering the same injury to his right knee in round eight last year. Defender Ratugolea will be sidelined by a hamstring tear and young ruckman Visentini by an ankle injury. In a tight loss against the Lions at the Gabba in 2022, Port also suffered four injuries after leading at three-quarter-time. "It's not a great ground, we're not going back there again," Hinkley quipped to reporters on Tuesday. "Can we change that ground? "When are they going to pull it down and build something there for the Olympics? "Sooner the better. Sorry, Brisbane." AFL games will be played at the Gabba until 2032 before the Lions move to the new stadium at Victoria Park that will host the Brisbane Olympics. Brisbane have had their own issues at their home ground with star defender Jack Payne recently suffering a season-ending knee injury at the ground. Forward Linc McCarthy ruptured his ACL for a second time in 12 months at the Gabba earlier this year, this time at training after hurting his knee during a chaotic game against Gold Coast in May 2024. In Brisbane's Opening Round match against Carlton last year, Lions defender Keidean Coleman and Blues veteran Sam Docherty both went down with serious knee injuries. Powell-Pepper underwent surgery on Monday, as the forward aims to play a role in Port's 2026 campaign. The loss against the Lions finished Port's chances of reaching the finals in Hinkley's last season as coach. "He's had his surgery, it's done," Hinkley said of Powell-Pepper. "He's such a great person, a powerful person. He'll get after his rehab. "My message to him was I look forward to see you playing your next game. "By the start of next season, he won't be far away, I wouldn't have thought, from playing football. "The mentoring stuff will come in the pre-season. "He does that naturally so it's not like he needs a new role and show his teammates why it's going to be good when he gets back." Forwards Ollie Lord and Jeremy Finlayson, who are both coming off five-goal hauls in the SANFL, will be considered for recalls against West Coast this Sunday. "We've played five debutants, we're always exploring our list, but we won't explore our list at the expense of our best performance," Hinkley said. "We're in the business of still winning football as much as we possibly can until the end of the year. "The club, the coaches are all on the same page with that." Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley is still ruing a second night of carnage at the Gabba in four seasons, jokingly suggesting the Brisbane venue should be knocked down immediately. Power trio Sam Powell-Pepper, Esava Ratugolea and Dante Visentini have been ruled out for the rest of the AFL season after all suffered injuries in Saturday night's brave loss against reigning premiers Brisbane. Powell-Pepper requires a reconstruction on his left knee after suffering the same injury to his right knee in round eight last year. Defender Ratugolea will be sidelined by a hamstring tear and young ruckman Visentini by an ankle injury. In a tight loss against the Lions at the Gabba in 2022, Port also suffered four injuries after leading at three-quarter-time. "It's not a great ground, we're not going back there again," Hinkley quipped to reporters on Tuesday. "Can we change that ground? "When are they going to pull it down and build something there for the Olympics? "Sooner the better. Sorry, Brisbane." AFL games will be played at the Gabba until 2032 before the Lions move to the new stadium at Victoria Park that will host the Brisbane Olympics. Brisbane have had their own issues at their home ground with star defender Jack Payne recently suffering a season-ending knee injury at the ground. Forward Linc McCarthy ruptured his ACL for a second time in 12 months at the Gabba earlier this year, this time at training after hurting his knee during a chaotic game against Gold Coast in May 2024. In Brisbane's Opening Round match against Carlton last year, Lions defender Keidean Coleman and Blues veteran Sam Docherty both went down with serious knee injuries. Powell-Pepper underwent surgery on Monday, as the forward aims to play a role in Port's 2026 campaign. The loss against the Lions finished Port's chances of reaching the finals in Hinkley's last season as coach. "He's had his surgery, it's done," Hinkley said of Powell-Pepper. "He's such a great person, a powerful person. He'll get after his rehab. "My message to him was I look forward to see you playing your next game. "By the start of next season, he won't be far away, I wouldn't have thought, from playing football. "The mentoring stuff will come in the pre-season. "He does that naturally so it's not like he needs a new role and show his teammates why it's going to be good when he gets back." Forwards Ollie Lord and Jeremy Finlayson, who are both coming off five-goal hauls in the SANFL, will be considered for recalls against West Coast this Sunday. "We've played five debutants, we're always exploring our list, but we won't explore our list at the expense of our best performance," Hinkley said. "We're in the business of still winning football as much as we possibly can until the end of the year. "The club, the coaches are all on the same page with that."
Perth Now
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Port take aim at 'not great ground' after injury woes
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley is still ruing a second night of carnage at the Gabba in four seasons, jokingly suggesting the Brisbane venue should be knocked down immediately. Power trio Sam Powell-Pepper, Esava Ratugolea and Dante Visentini have been ruled out for the rest of the AFL season after all suffered injuries in Saturday night's brave loss against reigning premiers Brisbane. Powell-Pepper requires a reconstruction on his left knee after suffering the same injury to his right knee in round eight last year. Defender Ratugolea will be sidelined by a hamstring tear and young ruckman Visentini by an ankle injury. In a tight loss against the Lions at the Gabba in 2022, Port also suffered four injuries after leading at three-quarter-time. "It's not a great ground, we're not going back there again," Hinkley quipped to reporters on Tuesday. "Can we change that ground? "When are they going to pull it down and build something there for the Olympics? "Sooner the better. Sorry, Brisbane." AFL games will be played at the Gabba until 2032 before the Lions move to the new stadium at Victoria Park that will host the Brisbane Olympics. Brisbane have had their own issues at their home ground with star defender Jack Payne recently suffering a season-ending knee injury at the ground. Forward Linc McCarthy ruptured his ACL for a second time in 12 months at the Gabba earlier this year, this time at training after hurting his knee during a chaotic game against Gold Coast in May 2024. In Brisbane's Opening Round match against Carlton last year, Lions defender Keidean Coleman and Blues veteran Sam Docherty both went down with serious knee injuries. Powell-Pepper underwent surgery on Monday, as the forward aims to play a role in Port's 2026 campaign. The loss against the Lions finished Port's chances of reaching the finals in Hinkley's last season as coach. "He's had his surgery, it's done," Hinkley said of Powell-Pepper. "He's such a great person, a powerful person. He'll get after his rehab. "My message to him was I look forward to see you playing your next game. "By the start of next season, he won't be far away, I wouldn't have thought, from playing football. "The mentoring stuff will come in the pre-season. "He does that naturally so it's not like he needs a new role and show his teammates why it's going to be good when he gets back." Forwards Ollie Lord and Jeremy Finlayson, who are both coming off five-goal hauls in the SANFL, will be considered for recalls against West Coast this Sunday. "We've played five debutants, we're always exploring our list, but we won't explore our list at the expense of our best performance," Hinkley said. "We're in the business of still winning football as much as we possibly can until the end of the year. "The club, the coaches are all on the same page with that."
