Queensland Premier David Crisafulli confirmed on Tuesday that the Rockhampton stretch of the Fitzroy River, 630km north of Brisbane, would host flatwater racing in 2032.

Rockhampton pushes for Olympic rowing events on croc-infested Fitzroy River A booming regional city wants to host Olympic rowing events on a notorious river known to host giant crocodiles.

The state government is “certain” Olympic rowing will be held in Rockhampton, but won’t speculate on whether it will spend whatever it takes to get the venue up to a global standard.

The Queensland premier has staunchly backed plans to host the 2032 Olympic rowing on the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton after a controversial comment from the responsible government minister created ...

As the Fitzroy River begins to inundate homes in Rockhampton, the regional council has revealed the flood is expected to affect 2117 homes and 1209 commercial properties.

In a bold and controversial move, a river in Queensland known for its large crocodiles has reportedly been chosen to host rowing events for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

THE CASCADES at the Fitzroy River barrage are firing once again as the walls relieve the growing flow of water from the Connors River catchment.

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has remained confident that the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton will host the 2032 Olympics rowing and canoeing. Although, his dream could be crushed if World ...

The crocodiles that inhabit the Fitzroy River appear not to be too much of an issue but the water current could scupper plans to stage the rowing at the 2032 Olympics in Rockhampton, some 600 ...