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Imagine a Brisbane buzzing with golden blooms as the world watches the 2032 Olympics — that’s the dream of the Queensland Wattle Association. Their bold proposal, Project Brisbane Gold, aims to plant thousands of native wattles across southeast Queensland so they’re in full flower during the Games, turning Australia’s national emblem into a living, breathing spectacle. With less than six years to go, they’re urging action now — and already, locals like Ann Gibbons are donating seeds, envisioning their backyard trees gracing Olympic venues. Beyond beauty, it’s about legacy: wattle could adorn medals, bouquets, uniforms, and marketing — a proud, green-and-gold statement to the globe. The fate rests with organizers and councils, but National Wattle Day on September 1st could be the moment this vision takes root.

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