A letter obtained by this masthead shows billionaire Gina Rinehart pushed for Rockhampton to host 2032 rowing. The state then rejected its own independent advice.

A letter obtained by this masthead shows billionaire Gina Rinehart pushed for Rockhampton to host 2032 rowing. The state then rejected its own independent advice.

Decision to host event on Fitzroy River at Rockhampton, 600km north of host city Brisbane, prompted significant backlash