ERIN SEMMLER There’s a lot more to the Commonwealth Games than sport. When 71 nations and territories come together, connections …
From injury to gold for diving star
ERIN SEMMLER Australia’s Melissa Wu has pushed through injury to win her first individual international gold medal in the …
Empty Gold Coast roads might mean changing attitudes to public transport
GEORGIA COSTI Commonwealth Games organisers have hit back at claims that the Gold Coast has become a “ghost town” during …
Australia detected more than its share of pre-Games dope cheats
GEORGIA COSTI and ERIN SEMMLER Australia might well be a gold medallist in doping detection, according to figures released by …
Gold Coast in the race for world athletics championships
ELOISE LE GROS The Gold Coast is a possible candidate to host future International Association of Athletics Federations’ world championships, …
Experts stress need for infection control in Games Village
ANASTASIIA REKEDA Infection control experts have recommended athletes take precautionary measures to limit the spread of disease in the Athletes’ …
Young athletes embody the spirit of Youth Week
SERENA HERR Age is no barrier for some young Australians and a small group of innovators are encouraging others to …
Student-designed mural features at Commonwealth Games’ Main Press Centre
RYAN BEDFORD A colourful shipping container mural aptly named ‘Coastlines’ will greet media as they enter and exit the Commonwealth …
Games officials defend casino sponsorship
ELOISE LE GROS Commonwealth Games organisers have been challenged on whether they are promoting gambling to viewers by partnering with …
Indigenous protesters meet with Games chair
LILLY MCKENZIE, JAKE GALLAGHER AND ROSEMARY BALL Four Indigenous protesters met with GOLDOC chairman Peter Beattie and his wife Heather …