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Queensland premier defends Rockhampton Olympic rowing course selection

Rockhampton Fitzroy River Queensland Australia 2028 Summer Olympics

Queensland's premier responded to international rowing leaders' concerns about Rockhampton's suitability to host Olympic rowing on 2026-09-08, defending the Fitzroy River location for the 2028 Games. The site had faced ongoing debate since the previous year.

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The Fitzroy River location has been subject to debate since last year, and international rowing leaders last week questioned Rockhampton's suitability to host the sport for the Olympic Games.

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