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Patterson steps up to win gold

AUSTRALIA'S gold rush in the pool has continued thanks to para swimmers Jesse Aungles and Lakeisha Patterson winning...

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08th April 2018 10:04 PM

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 08: Lakeisha Patterson of Australia celebrates victory in the Women's S9 100m Freestyle Final on day four of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at Optus Aquatic Centre on April 8, 2018 on the Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Rixons in contention for a medal for Malta

IT'S a long way from the moment Rosemaree decided to get those first lessons on the Sunshine Coast, due to the family...

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08th April 2018 10:04 PM

TRIPLE THREAT: Rebecca, Connie and Rose Rixon are representing Malta at the Commonwealth Games at the Gold Coast.

UPSET: Malawi conquers the Silver Ferns

The sixth-ranked African nation came from seven points down at the first quarter break to dethrone the Silver Ferns.

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08th April 2018 9:04 PM

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: Stella Nanfuka of Uganda and Ameliaranne Ekenasio of New Zealand compete for the ball during the Netball match between New Zealand and Uganda on day one of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on April 5, 2018 on the Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Hauser lifted to gold medal by home-town support

With a Gold Coast Games gold medal hanging from his neck, Matt Hauser said the home-town support meant the world.

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08th April 2018 7:04 PM

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 07: Jacob Birtwhistle of Australia celebrates with team mates Matthew Hauser, Gillian Backhouse and Ashleigh Gentle after winning Gold in the Triathlon Mixed Team Relay on day three of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at Southport Broadwater Parklands on April 7, 2018 on the Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

TV star sorry for racial clanger

AUSTRALIAN Olympic legend Kerri Pottharst has issued an unreserved apology for a racial blunder which shocked Channel 7...

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08th April 2018 7:04 PM

St Clair Hodge and Shawn Seabrookes celebrate a point.

Welsford aims for Tokyo, with one eye on madison event

AUSTRALIA'S Cameron Meyer and ACA-Ride Sunshine Coast's Leigh Howard helped make it an up-tempo race for Welsford to...

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08th April 2018 7:04 PM

WINNER: Sam Welsford, right, celebrates winning gold, alongside Leigh Howard, after the men's 15km scratch race final at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at Anna Meares Velodrome.

Bundy's Kleinschmidt scores in Kookaburras' first match

BUNDABERG'S Aaron Kleinschmidt has made the perfect start to his Commonwealth Games career.

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08th April 2018 5:04 PM

IN FORM: Aaron Kleinschmidt, in action during the international test match between Australia and Netherlands earlier this year, scored in the Kookaburras first Commonwealth Games match.

World reacts to agonising Games moment

AUSTRALIA and the Commonwealth has been absolutely crushed by the heartbreaking scenes Aussie Claire Tallent’s...

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08th April 2018 4:04 PM

Next major goal for our golden girl

IPSWICH'S latest gold medal winner Leah Neale will continue training before a well deserved week off and setting her sights...

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08th April 2018 4:04 PM

Excited Ipswich swimmer Leah Neale cheers on teammate Ariarne Titmus before sharing in Commonwealth Games gold medal and record success with Emma McKeon, Brianna Throssell and Titmus.

Australia’s fastest man had eyes for NRL

BACKED by John Steffensen to medal on in the Commonwealth Games, Australia’s fastest man Trae Williams admits he does...

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08th April 2018 3:04 PM

Australia’s fastest man Trae Williams will fly the flag for the home nation in the 100m sprint. Pic Adam Head

Kerby to reassess future after missing Games medal

Former world individual pursuit champion Jordan Kerby will reassess his future after he failed to win a medal in his pet...

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08th April 2018 12:04 PM

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 07: Jordan Kerby of Australia poses with his Gold Medal at the Games Village on day three of the 2018 Commonwealth Games on April 6, 2018 on the Gold Coast, Australia. Jordan won gold in the track cycling event. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

God of Thunder lights up Coast swimmer's Games

COMPETING hasn't been the only Commonwealth Games highlight for Coast swimmer Tessa Wallace who was thrilled after a brush...

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08th April 2018 10:04 AM

Sunshine Coast swimmer Tessa Wallace (right) and fellow Australian team representative Emily Seebohm meet actor Chris Hemsworth at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre.

Be proud Ipswich: Leah's golden moment

IPSWICH'S sporting pride is shining this morning after swimmer Leah Neale's golden night at the Commonwealth Games pool.

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08th April 2018 10:04 AM

Ipswich swimmer Leah Neale (third from left) celebrates being part of Australia's gold medal-winning 4x200m freestyle relay team at the Commonwealth Games. The other Aussie swimmers to set a new Games record were Emma McKeon, Brianna Throssell and Ariarne Titmus.

Police bust hits innocent Thorpe

AUSSIE swimming legends Ian Thorpe and Giaan Rooney were at the centre of a bizarre police bust at the Commonwealth...

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08th April 2018 8:04 AM

Ian Thorpe was involved in a bizarre bust.

Scot now waving flag for firing Aussies

A FORMER Scottish flag-bearer who raced with Sir Chris Hoy and Team GB at the Olympics has been revealed as one of the key...

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08th April 2018 8:04 AM

Ross Edgar (right) with keirin gold medallist Matthew Glaetzer and fellow Australian sprint coach Nick Flyger.

Thorpie’s stunning comparison for Campbell sisters

SWIMMING legend Ian Thorpe has heaped the ultimate praise on Australia’s golden girls of the pool – comparing Cate and...

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08th April 2018 8:04 AM

Bronte and Cate Campbell with Taylor Ruck of Canada during the medal ceremony for the women's 50m freestyle final. Picture: Clive Rose/Getty Images

Cate’s focus turns to Canadian champ

“WE do have an Olympic champion in the race and someone who wished they could have been an Olympic champion.” Cate Campbell...

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08th April 2018 8:04 AM

Cate Campbell will turn her attention to the 100m freestyle.

Stadium quirk costs Aussie gold

AUSSIE star Emily Seebohm appears to have been sideswiped by a quirk of the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, robbing her of...

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08th April 2018 7:04 AM

Emily Seebohm of Australia (right) checks the clock after winning a silver medal in the Women's 100 Backstroke Final on day three of swimming competition at the XXI Commonwealth Games at Gold Coast Aquatic Centre on the Gold Coast, Australia, Saturday, April 7, 2018.

Businesses say Commonwealth Games are hurting them

HURTING business owners have lashed out at a comment from Gold Coast city’s mayor about slow trade during the Commonwealth...

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08th April 2018 6:04 AM

Commonwealth Games Night Life in Broadbeach. Alisha Caldwell, Kayla Hellestone and India Orrock were tasked with trying to fill a Gold Coast club, admitting it was “a bit awkward”. Picture Mike Batterham

Boomers sneak home over Tall Blacks

THE Nick Kay-inspired Boomers busted themselves out of jail in the fourth quarter to snatch a nailbiting victory over New...

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07th April 2018 11:04 PM

Jason Cadee of Australia takes on the defence of Reuben Te Rangi of New Zealand on Saturday night.

Welsford snatches scratch race gold despite broken visor

A broken visor couldn't stop a sensational Sam Welsford from snatching the 15km scratch race gold medal.

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07th April 2018 10:04 PM

Sam Welsford celebrates winning gold in the Men's 15km Scratch Race Final. Photo: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

Games poster boy now hunting the Big Tuna

KYLE Chalmers’ hot favouritism for Sunday night’s 100m freestyle final copped a surprise curveball with back tightness.

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07th April 2018 10:04 PM

Kyle Chalmers competes in the men's 100m freestyle semi final. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Cochrane powers to bronze medal in Aussie clean sweep

The Cochrane Squadron was in full voice as Australia swept the men's SB8 100m breaststroke final.

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07th April 2018 9:04 PM

Nine University of the Sunshine Coast swimmers have been selected to represent Australia at the Commonwealth Games. Blake Cochrane.

Meares pep-talk helps McCulloch overcome the odds

She overcome a career-threatening injury, motivation issues, non-selection and a battle with depression that saw her...

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07th April 2018 9:04 PM

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 07: Kaarle McCulloch of Australia (R) celebrates winning gold alongside silver medalist Stephanie Morton of Australia after the Women's 500m Time Trial during Cycling on day three of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at Anna Meares Velodrome on April 7, 2018 on the Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Former state rugby rep eyes her own weightlifting history

If weightlifter Stephanie Davies had her time over she could have been taking the field at Robina Stadium next week.

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07th April 2018 5:04 PM

Weightlifter Stephanie Davies at her training base, Holland Performance, Saturday, February 3, 2018. She has been selected for the Commonwealth Games after only starting the sport competitively just more than a year ago. (AAP Image/ Brenton Edwards)

Silver Ferns struggling to dominate

NETBALL has been the ultimate two-horse race at the Commonwealth Games but Australia and New Zealand’s gold medal dominance...

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07th April 2018 2:04 PM

It’s not all good for Shannon Francois and New Zealand. Picture: Getty Images

Fraser Coast's Matt Hauser grabs gold at Commonwealth Games

AUSTRALIA has dethroned rivals England to win gold in triathlon’s mixed team relay, with Matt Hauser grabbing gold as part...

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07th April 2018 2:04 PM

Matthew Hauser racing on the Gold Coast in February 2018.

‘My bicep dropped down to my elbow’

IT COST him a torn bicep that dropped down to his elbow but Francois Etoundi has found redemption in the form of a bronze...

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07th April 2018 1:04 PM

Australia's Francois Etoundi tore his bicep on his way to winning a bronze medal.

Kerby downplays Kiwi's 'disrespectful' gesture

Gold medal-winning team pursuit cyclist Jordan Kerby has downplayed suggestions of disrespect from New Zealand rider Dylan...

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07th April 2018 1:04 PM

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Toomey's gold shared in embrace with crash victim's parents

WITH the simple words “I’m sorry” an emotional torrent was uncapped as grief and elation flowed through a family hug.

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07th April 2018 9:04 AM

Tia-Clair Toomey shares an emotional embrace with crash victim Jade Dixson's parents Mark and Julie after winning a gold medal during the Women's 58kg Weightlifting Final on day two of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre.

Kiwi star’s ‘disrespectful’ act

A NEW Zealand star left a Channel Seven commentator stunned after aiming a not-so-subtle gesture towards his Australian...

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07th April 2018 9:04 AM

Wilson is ready to go to war on his way to glory

When Liam Wilson steps inside the boxing ring on Sunday he will carry enormous, self-imposed expectations.

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07th April 2018 7:04 AM

Caboolture's Liam Wilson has qualified as a light-welter-weight for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

Hauser overcomes injury scare to race for gold medal

Matt Hauser's stunning men's triathlon performance was a surprise to everyone except coach Dan Atkins.

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07th April 2018 7:04 AM

Matthew Hauser of Australia transitions from the cycle to the run leg during the Men's Triathlon at the XXI Commonwealth Games at Southport Broadwater Parklands, on the Gold Coast, Thursday, April 5, 2018. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Aussie star’s crazy live faint scare

AN AUSSIE swim star couldn’t speak and endured a fainting scare during an extraordinary poolside interview after his...

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07th April 2018 6:04 AM

Clyde Lewis of Australia celebrates after winning the Men's 400m Inidividual Medley on day two of swimming competition at the XXI Commonwealth Games at Gold Coast Aquatic Centre on the Gold Coast, Australia, Friday, April 6, 2018. (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHVIING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Gold medal favourites not feeling pinch

SUNSHINE Coast star back where it all began ahead of Commonwealth Games push for glory.

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07th April 2018 5:04 AM

Sunshine Coast teen Rugby 7's sensation Emma Sykes will gun for Gold at the Commonwealth Games. The action starts next Friday.

The story behind how we lured the Titans to Gladstone

TWO mates sitting on a couch watching footy together was all it took.

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07th April 2018 4:04 AM

GOOD MATES: Lance Backer of Ocean Tyres with Gladstone Region mayor Matt Burnett.

Mitch’s move allows Clyde to shine

MITCH Larkin dropped a race from his Commonwealth Games program and both he and Australian teammate Clyde Lewis reaped the...

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06th April 2018 11:04 PM

Silver for Cole as Coast's best get into action

SIX-TIME Paralympic champ Ellie Cole wasn't able to capture her first Commonwealth Games gold medal last night but there...

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06th April 2018 10:04 PM

RUNNER:UP: Ellie Cole was second in the S9 100m backstroke.

Veteran Kookaburra driven to succeed on home soil

"I was on the cusp of making the team then so that was a really great motivator.”

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06th April 2018 10:04 PM

Wallace is relaxed and ready for another Games effort

TESSA Wallace has braced herself for a tough battle in the pool as she hunts an opportunity to claim medal success at the...

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06th April 2018 10:04 PM

DIVE IN: Tessa Wallace will compete in the 200m breaststroke during what is her third Commonwealth Games appearance today on the Gold Coast.

Sprint supremos drop the hammer on rivals

IN THE house that Anna Meares built, Matthew Glaetzer and Stephanie Morton confirmed their status as Australia’s sprint...

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06th April 2018 10:04 PM

Stephanie Morton of Australia celebrates winning gold in Women's Sprint Finals, during day two of the XXI Commonwealth Games, at the Gold Coast, Australia, Friday, 6 April 2018 . (AAP Image/Dan Peled) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Fittest woman on the planet claims gold medal

The fittest woman on the planet can now call herself a Commonwealth Games gold medallist.

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06th April 2018 9:04 PM

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 06: Tia-Clair Toomey of Australia celebrates with family and friends after winning the gold medal during the Women's 58kg Weightlifting Final on day two of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre on April 6, 2018 on the Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Mum’s depression fears for Cate after Rio

FOR Cate Campbell’s mum Jenny, the sight of her daughter on the way to a world record-breaking relay win brought emotions...

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06th April 2018 6:04 PM

It’s been a whirlwind two years for Cate Campbell.

The transformation of a Games gold medal hopeful

It would be unfair to compare the Nic Beveridge who placed ninth at the Rio Olympics to the 31-year-old man who will...

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06th April 2018 6:04 PM

Determined Para-athlete and Allianz Ambassador Nic Beveridge ready to face the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Cycling fans on record watch after individual pursuit mayhem

Will this be the night someone breaks the 4min 10sec barrier?

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06th April 2018 5:04 PM

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 06: Charlie Tanfield of England competes in the Men's 4000m Individual Pursuit Qualifying during the Cycling on day two of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at Anna Meares Velodrome on April 6, 2018 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Taylor's title defence on the horizon

TAYLOR McKeown admits she made a mistake in her race to a second Commonwealth Games appearance, however, it's one she's...

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06th April 2018 4:04 PM

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 02: Taylor McKeown competes in the heats of the 200m Individual Medley event during the 2018 Australia Swimming National Trials at the Optus Aquatic Centre on March 2, 2018 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Urquhart, Pilley advance; Cuskelly, Nunn out of squash

Australia's squash medal hopes have taken a major blow after number one-ranked Ryan Cuskelly withdrew on Friday.

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06th April 2018 3:04 PM

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: Ryan Cuskelly of Australia competes during the Squash round of 32 on day one of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at Oxenford Studios on April 5, 2018 on the Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/Getty Images)

Schluter savours winning medal after joining Fox on podium

SCHLUTER, 19, claimed the silver medal at the Commonwealth Games, ahead of Fox.

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06th April 2018 3:04 PM

IN THE POOL: Liam Schluter in action at the Gold Coast.

LIVE BLOG: Games record? Hold my drink

EMILY Seebohm streaked away from the field to win her heat of the 100m backstroke in a Commonwealth Games record time. Her...

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06th April 2018 12:04 PM

Running 360km to the Games for Indian uncle

AFTER losing his Uncle to cancer, Palwinder Rai is running from Coffs Harbour to Gold Coast to to raise funds for the...

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06th April 2018 12:04 PM

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