AUSSIE rules legend Barry Hall is never known to back down from a challenge, but after his poor showing in the heats, no one expected the result he delivered in front of a packed crowd at the Commonwealth Games Aquatic Centre.
SHE took to the Commonwealth Games pool in a one piece for a lilo race at the weekend, but Ada Nicodemou says she hasn’t been seen in swimmers on screen for more than a decade.
THE Commonwealth Games are known as the “Friendly Games” and there’s nothing more social than having a laugh over an ice-cold beer. GREG DAVIS gives his ‘who-to-have-a-beer-with’ formguide.
BOLLYWOOD superstar Arjun Kapoor has done his bit for the Indian Commonwealth Games team, and has hinted a new groundswell of support is building for sport – other than cricket – in the country.
FANCY spotting the Royals during their visit down under in April? You might have a chance, with Charles and Camilla’s itinerary divulging exactly what they have planned.
AFTER the heartbreak of Rio in 2016 and a self-enforced sabbatical, Queensland’s world record-holder Cate Campbell is back doing what she does best – just in time for the Commonwealth Games.
AN ‘OFFICIAL’ Commonwealth Games letter advising Gold Coast residents they would be given “two milking goats” in exchange for hosting Sri Lankan families during the event has been slammed by Games chairman Peter Beattie.
CAMILLA, the Duchess of Cornwall will join Prince Charles in Australia for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in April — the same month a royal baby is due to be born.
ICONIC Queensland brewery XXXX is giving a wink to the past after releasing its commemorative beer cans for the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in April.
A SELECT group of fans will give the world’s best cyclists some pre-ride advice when the track racing gets underway at Anna Meares Velodrome during the Commonwealth Games.
QUEENSLAND winemakers say they have been snubbed by organisers of the Commonwealth Games despite repeated attempts to showcase their award-winning products to visiting dignitaries.
FORGET g’day – Gold Coast Commonwealth Games volunteers are being told to welcome visitors with the little-known Aboriginal greeting “jingeri”. The LNP says its an example of the political correctness “infecting” the event.
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