Artists support Victoria Park protection
Some of Australia’s most popular – and youngest – artists have teamed up for a major exhibition showcasing the beauty of Victoria Park / Barrambin.
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Stadiums set to destroy heritage-listed areas of Victoria Park
Published April 2025 Premier David Crisafulli announced his venues plan for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics on March 25, including the decision to build two massive stadiums over heritage-listed Victoria Park / Barrambin. The main stadium would be located on the Herston side of the park and a National Aquatics Centre and Precinct on the Spring
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Brisbane’s green heart at risk
Published March 2025 Brisbane’s Victoria Park is under threat. A place that should be a sanctuary of green space for all is now being eyed as the site for a massive Olympic stadium. If this happens, a crucial piece of our city’s history – and one of our last inner-city green havens – will be
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How can we escape the urban heat island?
Published February 2025 The proposal to build stadiums in Victoria Park / Barrambin, creating a heat island effect, noise, pollution and reducing green space will negatively impact on the health and quality of life in our community. It is contrary to BCC policy – “protect and create green space”. Smart cities such as Copenhagen and
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Artists paint picture of solidarity in Victoria Park Olympic debate
Published February 2025 Armed with paintbrushes, pastels, and pencils, artists gathered on the hills and hollows of Victoria Park / Barrambin on January 27 to capture its beauty in protest against the idea of building Olympic stadiums there. Artist / former Brisbane City Council Labor Deputy Lord Mayor David Hinchliffe said: “Artists are using their
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Community to rally for Victoria Park
Published January 2025 The Save Victoria Park group have organised two upcoming events in the park to raise awareness for the impending decision to build Olympic and Paralympic Stadia in Victoria Park. Artist and former Brisbane City Council Deputy Lord Mayor David Hinchliffe has often painted in Victoria Park and is aghast at the thought
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Suggested Olympic stadium in Victoria Park causes local outcry
Published January 2025 Locals have made a heartfelt plea to the powers that be, saying the future of inner-city green space for our children is at stake if Victoria Park is used for an Olympic and Paralympic stadium. Nearby resident Jessica Spencer takes her young daughter and dog walking in the park regularly and said:
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