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Brisbane Olympics infrastructure body urges LNP to fast-track controversial venues with special laws

Save Victoria Park says it has briefed barristers and could launch a legal challenge to protect the site

The Guardian - AU

Games drawcard 'overlooked' in Brisbane venue plan

One of Brisbane 2032's biggest drawcards claims it has been overlooked and left with no legacy in a long-awaited venue plan.

AAP

The ‘hot mess’ Olympics? How Queensland’s 2032 Games planning descended into farce

The LNP’s vision is for an Olympics held in venues rather than a city – and guarantees controversy across Brisbane and beyond

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Sports set up for success by Brisbane 2032 blueprint

Many Australian sports believe they're set up for long-term success after the release of the Queensland government's venue plans for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

AAP

Track and feud: Queensland to announce third 2032 Olympic stadium plan in four years. Will this one stick?

The widely expected construction of a new 60,000-seat venue at Victoria Park will take a chunk of the largest green space near the inner city

The Guardian - AU

Protest over potential venue after Games body questions

The 2032 Games boss has assured the Olympics governing body Brisbane is on the right track ahead of a venue reveal but a protest could ignite further debate.

AAP

Massive Attack to headline London's first ever 100 per cent battery powered day festival

Massive Attack are set to headline London's "first ever 100 per cent battery powered" day festival. The Bristol trip hop duo - comprising Robert '3D' Del Naja and Grant 'Daddy G' Marshall - will top the bill at the all-new LIDO Festival at Victoria Park in East London on June…

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Massive Attack set for first London festival in 9 years with eco show

The Bristol legends have been announced as headliners for the new LIDO Festival in Victoria Park, and it’s going to set a new standard for decarbonised live events

Evening Standard

Brisbane is deciding on a 2032 Olympics stadium: how do the options stack up?

With the river city’s international reputation on the line, a 100-day review period hopes to cut through the political posturing and land on a main venue befitting of the Games

The Guardian - AU

'Stacks up': Fresh hope for spiked Olympics stadium

Analysis of a centrepiece Olympic stadium has come out as a viable option as a 100-day review into venue options is underway.

AAP

Charli XCX to headline 'Party Girl' festival at London’s LIDO 2025

The ‘Brat’ star will take the stage in Victoria Park alongside The Japanese House, A. G. Cook, and The Dare on June 14

Evening Standard

New London festival LIDO announced ahead of 2025 Victoria Park debut

LIDO festival promises to bring ‘curated music line-ups alongside community-driven activities’

Evening Standard

Man and dog stabbed as fight breaks out in popular east London park

Two men have been arrested following the attack in Victoria Park on Sunday

Evening Standard

Hawks crush Magpies to extend unbeaten AFLW run

Hawthorn have crushed Collingwood by 47 points at Victoria Park to continue their impressive unbeaten start to the AFLW season.

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The Independent UK

Death Cab for Cutie/The Postal Service review, All Points East: Heaven for thirtysomething nostalgia-heads

The two favourite bands of every proto-softboi in 2003 preached to the converted at London’s Victoria Park

Evening Standard

OPINION - We need to talk about All Points East: why is everyone at festivals suddenly so hot?

I first started to notice it on the Overground. As I made my way towards Victoria Park for the first night of All Points East on Friday, I began to feel more and more self-conscious. With each stop closer to Hackney, every other person who stepped on the train seemed…

Evening Standard

Detectives say cause of death of man found in Victoria Park is still 'undetermined'

Police are appealing for anyone who saw the dead man recently to get in touch

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$500 Is Up For Grabs If You Take A Pic Of Your Dog At These Deadpool & Wolverine Photo Ops

We all believe our dogs are super heroes, and now you have a chance to prove it. In honour of Dogpool starring alongside Deadpool in the latest movie Deadpool & Wolverine, Marvel Studios has set up a pop-up opportunity for your furry best friend. You’ll be able to take Dogpool-themed…

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The Independent UK

‘Heartbreak’ as UK Caribbean carnival axed due to expense

The annual extravaganza, which has been running for nearly 40 years, was due to take place on Saturday 3 August in Victoria Park, Leicester.

Evening Standard

Omaze launches its biggest draw ever with £5m Victoria Park house backed by David Beckham

The draw will raise at least £1million for London’s Air Ambulance Charity

The Guardian - AU

Queensland premier Steven Miles rejects plan for multibillion-dollar Olympic stadium in Brisbane

Former lord mayor Graham Quirk’s review recommended a new $3.4bn stadium be built in Victoria Park instead of Gabba rebuild

AAP

Game over for Gabba rebuild, premier turns to old venue

A Brisbane Olympic project considered "very hard to justify" will be pursued by the Queensland government after a controversial Gabba rebuild was scrapped.

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Murderous Minx Sophie Ellis-Bextor Announced As The Mardi Gras Bondi Beach Party Headliner

Hours after Fair Day was cancelled due to asbestos found at Victoria Park, Mardi Gras has officially been saved with the announcement that the dancefloor diva is heading Down Under to headline the Bondi Beach party.

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Sydney’s Mardi Gras Fair Day Has Been Forced To Cancel After Asbestos Was Found In Victoria Park

Sydney's Mardi Gras event Fair Day has been forced to cancel after asbestos was detected in mulch used at Victoria Park.

AAP

Coota Girls surviving, guiding and thriving at Yabun

Gadigal Information Service is hosting the annual Yabun Festival in Sydney's Victoria Park, inviting everyone to celebrate Indigenous survival on January 26.

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