In a bold and controversial move, a river in Queensland known for its large saltwater crocodiles has been chosen to host rowing events for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Fitzroy River ...

Minor flooding is likely along the Fitzroy River at Yaamba. Minor flooding is occurring at Riverslea. No recent observations are available for the Yaamba manual gauge. However, based on the nearby ...

SYDNEY, March 27 (Reuters) - 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 ...

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.

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 ...