Australian Sports Minister Richard Colbeck has admitted Brisbane hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is likely to cost more than the initial budget of AUD5 billion (£2.7 billion/$3.7 billion/€3.2 billion).

John Coates has confirmed he will step down as head of the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) next year but plans to take up a new role as Honorary Life President after Paris 2024.

World Bowls has launched a Bowls in the Olympics Advisory Group (BOAG) to support the sport's bid for Olympic and Paralympic inclusion.

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has confirmed some staff will relocate to Queensland before Brisbane hosts the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2032.

Queensland politician and special envoy for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics Ted O'Brien has been slammed by the state's Health Minister Yvette D'Ath after suggesting that the Federal Government could withdraw its half of a AUD5 billion ($3.6 billion/£2.6 billion/€3.15 billion) funding agreement for the Games.

Kirsty Coventry has been appointed to chair the International Olympic Committee Coordination Commission for Brisbane 2032.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has appointed herself Minister for the Olympics and will head the State Government team overseeing planning for Brisbane 2032.

AusCycling executive general manager of commercial, clubs and community Agostino Giramondo has stressed that cycling development prior to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics is pivotal to ensure the host nation flourishes.

Queensland’s medallists at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be honoured in three events across the Australian state in October, it has been announced.

Businesses in Queensland have been urged to collaborate with local Government to ensure they take full advantage of Brisbane hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Bronte Barratt has been elected by Australia’s athletes to serve as their first representative when the Organising Committee for Brisbane 2032 is officially set up later this year.

The public announcement of an AUD$1 billion (£532 million/$736 million/€622 million) regeneration of the Gabba almost cost Brisbane 2032's bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games, it has been claimed. 

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has agreed a four-Games deal with the state-run China Media Group (CMG) - holding company of China Central Television (CCTV) - extending its run of possessing exclusive broadcasting rights in China and Macau until Brisbane 2032.

Australian politician Ted O'Brien has been appointed by the country’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison as special envoy for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Brisbane, it has been announced.