River with crocodiles approved for Brisbane Olympics rowing | ABC NEWS
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After months of fierce debate, the peak bodies for international rowing and canoe sprint events have approved Rockhampton's Fitzroy River for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games. There had been concerned about the river's flow and the presence of crocodiles. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-17/rockhampton-fitzroy-river-ioc-approves-rowing-course-olympics/107150458 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustrali #abcnewschannel
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