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 …
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 …
Sally Pearson pulls out of Commonwealth Games
JORDAN QUINN UPDATE: MP Kate Jones gave media her thoughts on Sally Pearson’s unfortunate withdrawal from her hometown Games …
Athletes take pride in Pride House
ASHLEIGH JANSEN For the first time at a major Australian sporting event, Pride House, which offers a safe and …
Trail Blazing Tyson
By: ABBIGAIL PALUDAN Tyson Wilson, an aspiring bodybuilder, is dedicated to making a difference within his Aboriginal community by fighting …