Why First Nations people are dismayed at Brisbane's new Olympic stadium

JUN 16, 202617 MIN
Late Night Live - Separate stories podcast

Why First Nations people are dismayed at Brisbane's new Olympic stadium

JUN 16, 202617 MIN

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<p>This month, earthworks commenced on a new stadium for Brisbane's 2032 Olympic Games. After years of debate, reviews, and a political backflip, Victoria Park was controversially selected by the current state government as the site for the new stadium. The park is the largest existing green space in Brisbane City and holds special significance to local Indigenous people. Questions remain about the project's scale, cost and how the site's heritage will be respected. </p><ul><li>Guest: Ray Kherkove, Associate Professor adjunct, University of Queensland, specialist in Indigenous site histories; author of foundational Indigenous heritage report for Victoria Park for Brisbane City Council; participant in the 'Save Victoria Park' campaign. </li><li>Producer: Jack Schmidt</li></ul><p>Read Ray Kherkove's piece in <a href="https://theconversation.com/why-are-first-nations-peoples-so-opposed-to-brisbanes-olympic-stadium-at-victoria-park-284173">The Conversation</a></p><p>Read the Queensland government's <a href="https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/105194">statement on the commencement of works at Victoria Park, June 1</a></p>