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Concerns have been raised about the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton, Queensland, as a venue for Olympic rowing, including the presence of crocodiles and inconsistent water flow that may not be suitable for competition. However, Queensland’s sports minister says there is no alternative. This week’s Australia Wide report comes from Brisbane, with Fumiko Nagashima.


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Concerns have been raised about the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton, Queensland, as a venue for Olympic rowing, including the presence of crocodiles and inconsistent water flow that may not be suitable for competition. However, Queensland’s sports minister says there is no alternative. This week’s Australia Wide report comes from Brisbane, with Fumiko Nagashima.


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