Commonwealth Games: Hit or miss?
BEFORE the golden moments of the past two weeks, 10 years of meticulous planning went into the preparing for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. So how did we perform away from the sporting arena?
Confidential
Epic post-gold engagement a slam dunk
THE Commonwealth Games has proved a joyous affair for many, but none quite as much as basketball star Nicole Seekamp, who was proposed to by boyfriend Cody Havermann after her big gold medal win.
Gold Coast Mayor given the royal treatment
SINCE when does a city mayor get to queue-jump and hog a busy elevator all to himself?
Games tourist boom still to come: Fraser
OLYMPIC swimming great Dawn Fraser has praised an “absolutely fantastic” Commonwealth Games and believes the next two years will see international visitors flock to the Gold Coast, despite empty streets during the event itself.
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‘You think I’m joking’: Bolt plans next career move
WITH the Commonwealth Games giving Usain Bolt “goosebumps” and “the urge to compete”, the world’s fastest man says he wants to return to top-level sport — but not sprinting.
Accused director treated like a ‘criminal’
HE’S a multi-millionaire film director, but Dustin Lance Black — on the Gold Coast to support his husband, English diver Tom Daley — claims he was accused of shoplifting a protein shake at a local supermarket.
Public plea to find runaway athletes
GOLD Coast residents are being asked to keep a lookout for runaway African athletes on the streets of the Glitter Strip as more go missing from the Commonwealth Games.
Why did Charles and Camilla snub the Goldie?
WHILE Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla gave the Gold Coast a healthy dose of exposure with visits to the Commonwealth Games and other destinations, they weren’t all to keen for an overnight stay. Why?
Games champ Horton laments ‘cruel world’
DUAL gold medallist Mack Horton says he is feeling good on the Gold Coast but admits he wanted more out of his performance at the Games after getting a shock bronze in the 1500m event.
Inside the Gold Coast’s temple of sin
A LATE night playground for celebrities, sports stars and the rich (and those who want to breath the same air), you never know who you’ll see at infamous Glitter Strip nightclub Sin City. TAKE A LOOK INSIDE.
Bearded ’bushranger’ aims for a high price
HE’S a gold medal man but it seems shooter Daniel Repacholi’s thick, luscious orange beard is worth more than his big win.
Premier to ‘do the state proud’ at Games closer
PREMIER Annastacia Palaszczuk will speak at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony on the Gold Coast this weekend after a public fall out over the decision to snub her at the controversial opener.
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