ERIN SEMMLER There’s a lot more to the Commonwealth Games than sport. When 71 nations and territories come together, connections …

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 …

Commonwealth Games Day 7
The Village Source daily wrap of events happening in and around the Gold Coast day 7 of the Commonwealth Games. …

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’ …

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 …
So close and yet so far for some athletes
SAKARA BELL ERIN SEMMLER For every athlete who made it to the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, there are …
One Team, One Dream
ASHLEIGH JANSEN Inclusion has been one of the main goals for organisers of this years 2018 Commonwealth Games. Ensuring …