$200k a minute for dud ceremony
THE internationally ridiculed opening and closing ceremonies of the Commonwealth Games cost almost $200,000 for every painful minute.
Confidential
Those responsible ‘should hang head in shame’
QUEENSLAND Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has ripped into those responsible for last night’s closing ceremony. It comes after Commonwealth Games chairman Peter Beattie admitted organisers “got it wrong”.
How did Games organisers get it so wrong?
HOSTING the games in the entertainment mecca that is the Gold Coast, with beautiful beaches, top restaurants and bars and amazing attractions, the issue was not a lack of things to do but organisers told locals to stay away, writes Jonathon Moran.
Queensland entering golden age: Premier
ANNASTACIA Palaszczuk has used her highly-anticipated Commonwealth Games 2018 closing ceremony speech to spruik Queensland to the world – declaring “nothing can stop us now”.
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‘Nice guy’ Israel needs to keep views to himself: Horan
WALLABIES legend Tim Horan has defended Israel Folau’s right to free speech but says the star should have kept his controversial views on homosexuality “around the barbecue” rather than on social media.
Noonan to feature again in closing ceremony
KATIE Noonan, the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games musical director criticised over the Games opening ceremony, will also star in Sunday’s closing ceremony.
Gibson plays down Delta rumours
AFTER being photographed together with Delta Goodrem, retired Hawthorn great Josh Gibson addressed rumours he’s romantically involved with the pop star.
War still not over in battle of the sexes
WITH Australia’s womens Rugby Sevens team one of the biggest drawcards on the Gold Coast, ARU boss Raelene Castle says the sport has a way to go before men and women are recognised equally.
Larkin enjoys life away from the edge
Taking home five gold medals from the Commonwealth Games, Mitch Larkin is looking forward to a week of excess and growing his hair.
Seven shows Gant regard for local designers
CHANNEL Seven has been slammed for snubbing Australian designers by dressing its commentators and presenters in an international label during its Commonwealth Games coverage.
The best Games athlete Instagram stories
AUSTRALIAN athletes are taking the public behind the scenes of the Commonwealth Games with ‘hilarious’ content, fashion previews and glimpses of what’s on their plates for brekky.
Thor struck by power of lightning Bolt
HOLLYWOOD heart-throb Chris Hemsworth has admitted to feeling star struck as he watched the athletics with sprint legend Usain Bolt, describing the experience as the “highlight of my year”.
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