ROCKHAMPTON, Australia (AP) — Not crocodiles, not currents, nor criticism over a shortage of beds will stop the Olympic rowing regatta being staged in the Fitzroy River at Rockhampton at

A German official pulled up Google Maps to challenge the Rockhampton Olympic rowing venue, but Premier David Crisafulli says critics are “overseas elites”.

Premier David Crisafulli refuses to back down on Rockhampton hosting Olympic rowing, despite strong venue concerns from international sports officials.