Olympic rowing venue choice sparks anger among local rowers

Rowers in south-east Australia are angry about a lack of openness regarding the chosen Olympic rowing course. People in the local rowing community feel left out of the decision-making process because details about the venue have been kept secret. At the same time, other reports highlight unusual safety worries, pointing out that the Olympic river is home to five hundred crocodiles. Even though crocodile fears have been pushed aside and the Olympic rowing venue is now locked in, rowers and observers still point to several hurdles that the Rockhampton rowing setup needs to clear. The ongoing controversy has also drawn attention from around the world, with reports noting that people are laughing at Australia over the messy situation.