East Brisbane State School community angry its to move for Gabba redevelopment ahead of Brisbane Olympics

 Parents have voiced their anger at a surprise announcement confirming heritage-listed East Brisbane State School will close to allow for the redevelopment of the Gabba stadium ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

East Brisbane State School P&C member Nicky Middleton said the community did not know the school would close until Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk made the announcement on Friday morning.

"Friday morning we were sad and disappointed, and with [Education] Minister [Grace] Grace's media release it changed to anger and frustration, and that has only continued to grow," she told ABC Radio Brisbane Mornings host Rebecca Levingston.

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