The Rockhampton stretch of the Fitzroy River will host Olympic rowing events But the river is known for being a habitat for saltwater crocodiles A crocodile farmer has rubbished concerns that a river, ...

Rockhampton's Fitzroy River is a regular sight for crocs, with rangers trapping a four-metre crocodile lurking upstream just two years ago. Liberal politicians and business leaders have argued ...

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 ...

Rockhampton's Fitzroy River will host rowing and canoeing events at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympics. But the sport's national and international bodies say the venue doesn't meet standards.

Rockhampton's Fitzroy River — in crocodile country — will host the rowing events. Central Queensland city Rockhampton will host rowing during the 2032 Olympics, despite concerns from the sport ...

Surfing an iconic Gold Coast break. Rowing in a crocodile-inhabited river in Rockhampton. Extra tourism-focused venues and a new 60,000-seat Olympic stadium to be built in inner-city parkland have ...

The Fitzroy River in Rockhampton, Queensland - which is known to host giant saltwater crocs - is set to be named as the host of rowing this week. Organisers will unveil the final infrastructure ...

Rockhampton’s Fitzroy River hosts multiple amateur rowing clubs, but is firmly within crocodile country, and also may give some Olympic boats an unfair advantage because of the river’s flow.

Motorists are being urged to drive to conditions after reports of flash flooding in streets following heavy rain in the Rockhampton region.

It’s been fantastic that this group has been able to be established today to give a local voice to what is a fantastic opportunity for our region.” ...