‘You could see why he didn’t win a medal’
A GAMES boxer who allegedly threw a haymaker at bouncers but missed in a wild Gold Coast nightclub clash, has expressed his “deep embarrassment and remorse”, as witnesses come forward.
Confidential
Local reporter’s star rising thanks to the Games
LOOK out Mel McLaughlin. Channel 7’s rising reporting star Amanda Abate has stolen the broadcast spotlight during the network’s coverage of the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Living dolls come out on top in needle match
NETBALLER Ama Agbeze has given her English Roses teammates a rather special keepsake to commemorate their time at the Commonwealth Games and give them a boost int he lead-up to the knockout stages of the competition.
A mother’s pride that knows no limits
HER daughter is a five-time Olympian, an Olympic gold medalist and has been dubbed the queen of her sport. Yet Bev Cook can still barely hold it together when anyone asks about her daughter.
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Drivers get cash bonus just for turning up
A DEAL struck by unions and Queensland Rail will see train drivers get a one-off payment of $1250 for simply for showing up to work during the Commonwealth Games. And that’s not the only benefit.
Charles and Camilla’s Games diary revealed
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.
Cate Campbell back in love with swimming
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.
Racist fake Comm Games letter slammed
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.
Charles, Camilla to attend Comm Games
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.
XXXX Games beer goes retro
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.
Lucky fans get an inside look
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.
Not a drop of local wine at 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.
Saying ‘G’day’ a no-go at PC Games
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.
Susan Pettitt’s relief at netball call-up
IT was a phone call Australian netball coach Lisa Alexander first made four years ago but it still ended the same way as it had in 2014 – with one of her players in tears.
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