The Latest Breaking News from Gabba

The Gabba was plunged into darkness that halted play for almost 40 minutes to delay - and almost thwart - Brisbane's win over Demons

Play had to be halted for nearly 40 minutes midway through the final quarter at the Gabba after a power outage before Brisbane went on to beat Melbourne.

Parents have voiced frustration at an announcement confirming the heritage-listed East Brisbane State School will close to allow for the redevelopment of the Gabba stadium ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has confirmed $2.7 billion has been set aside for the Gabba stadium rebuild - more than double the amount estimated in 2021.

Australia said Friday it will spend Aus$7.0 billion (US$4.8 billion) on venues for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, including a new 17,000-seat arena and a revamp of the Gabba stadium. The Queensland capital was awarded the 2032 summer Olympics and Paralympics two years ago, returning the Games to Australia for a…

Costing Queensland taxpayers $2.7 billion, the redevelopment of the site will be complex and cause considerable disruption for sport lovers and the nearby community.

Brisbane (Australia) (AFP) - Australia said Friday it will spend Aus$7.0 billion (US$4.8 billion) on venues for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, including a new 17,000-seat arena and a revamp of the Gabba stadium.

The Queensland and federal governments have reached a $7 billion funding agreement for an overhaul of Brisbane's sporting and event venues ahead of the 2032 Olympics, including rebuilding the Gabba.

Brisbane residents facing a population surge want answers two years after plans were announced to build a new primary school and to redevelop the Gabba, which could threaten an existing school.