A surfaced report reveals that hosting the 2032 Olympic rowing in Rockhampton could require $400 million in river modifications, prompting World Rowing to back a permanent facility in Lawnton instead. 

The state's rowing community and prominent athletes are urging the Deputy Premier to reverse his rigid stance on Rockhampton, arguing a South East Queensland venue offers better weather resilience and a lasting legacy.

A surfaced report reveals that hosting the 2032 Olympic rowing in Rockhampton could require $400 million in river modifications, prompting World Rowing to back a permanent facility in Lawnton instead. 
The state's rowing community and prominent athletes are urging the Deputy Premier to reverse his rigid stance on Rockhampton, arguing a South East Queensland venue offers better weather resilience and a lasting legacy.

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Olympic Ultimatum: Will the Deputy Premier back down on his Rockhampton rowing threat?

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Security expert Neil Fergus joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to debunk rumours of a US-Iran ceasefire, revealing that only intermediary talks are happening while Iran demands reparations.

The discussion highlighted a worsening global security landscape, marked by Iranian strikes near Israel's Dimona facility, the emergence of the terror group Harakat Alamin, and the unexpected withdrawal of the USS Gerald R. Ford for repairs.

Security expert Neil Fergus joined Dean &amp; Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to debunk rumours of a US-Iran ceasefire, revealing that only intermediary talks are happening while Iran demands reparations.
The discussion highlighted a worsening global security landscape, marked by Iranian strikes near Israel's Dimona facility, the emergence of the terror group Harakat Alamin, and the unexpected withdrawal of the USS Gerald R. Ford for repairs.

Why the US-Iran "peace deal" was actually fake news

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Jake's All Stars recently hosted their annual Suicide Prevention Cup in Logan, raising $4,000 for charity, which included over $2,000 from auctioning off NRL legend Mark Tookey's match-worn jersey.

Organiser Kyle Daley joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to share the incredible success of the latest Suicide Prevention Cup, which braved the rain to deliver a massive day of community rugby league.

Jake's All Stars recently hosted their annual Suicide Prevention Cup in Logan, raising $4,000 for charity, which included over $2,000 from auctioning off NRL legend Mark Tookey's match-worn jersey.
Organiser Kyle Daley joined Dean &amp; Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to share the incredible success of the latest Suicide Prevention Cup, which braved the rain to deliver a massive day of community rugby league.

NRL Legend Mark Tookey returns to the field for an incredible local cause

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Olympic Ultimatum: Will the Deputy Premier back down on his Rockhampton rowing threat?

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