Billionaire Gina Rinehart quietly pushed for Rockhampton to host Olympic rowing and canoeing events—before the state government officially picked the site—claiming her company’s existing world-class facilities on the Fitzroy River could save taxpayer money. But critics point to the river’s hazardous conditions and a feasibility study demanding costly upgrades. The proposal, initially backed by a regional group including Senator Matt Canavan, remains controversial as the deputy premier refuses to disclose Rinehart’s influence. Opposition parties are now asking what she might have gained, especially after an independent review had recommended Sydney instead—a suggestion the government ignored.
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