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Fitzroy River rowing course passes technical assessment for Games

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 6:24 AM UTC · How we work

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Premier David Crisafulli announced the Fitzroy River rowing course passed technical assessment.
Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg said a withheld report was prepared for the Games.
Rowing union chair Gary Merritt warned secrecy could lose support from 5,000 southeast Queensland rowers.
Merritt said many rowers may not vote for the government after he called handling arrogant.
LNP MP Donna Kirkland defended the Fitzroy facility as world-class and free of technical flaws.

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Premier David Crisafulli announced the Fitzroy River rowing course passed technical assessment.
Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg said a withheld report was prepared for the Games.
Rowing union chair Gary Merritt warned secrecy could lose support from 5,000 southeast Queensland rowers.
Merritt said many rowers may not vote for the government after he called handling arrogant.
LNP MP Donna Kirkland defended the Fitzroy facility as world-class and free of technical flaws.