'I feel like he's living through me': the brother Skye Nicolson never met

Skye Nicolson never met her brother, but she feels like he is living through her on the way to the Commonwealth Games.

Knee injury robs Comm Games of one of its biggest stars

The Commonwealth Games has lost its biggest draw card with the heir to Usain Bolt's athletics throne, South Africa's Olympic gold medallist and world record holder Wayde van Niekerk ruled out of next years games on the Gold Coast and his career is in limbo after suffering a serious knee injury in a celebrity touch rugby match.

Beattie to intervene in media accreditation dispute

Commonwealth Games Chairman Peter Beattie will intervene to help resolve an accreditation dispute threatening media coverage

Melbourne, Brisbane testing own shortcomings in Gold Coast clash

Melbourne United and Brisbane Bullets will play an important NBL regular-season game on the Gold Coast on Saturday night.

Olympian Madeline Groves beats anti-doping breach, cleared for Commonwealth Games

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While two of her Dolphins team-mates were given 12 months bans, the Rio silver medallist has been cleared to swim on the Gold Coast after succesfully arguing her case with FINA officials.

The Queenslanders chosen to run the Commonwealth Games baton relay

These two women raise money for medical research and take war veterans back to war sites. Now they will boost the hopes of Australian athletes at the 2018 Games

Wallabies warrior McCabe's 250 metre chance to ignite flame

The former Brumbies hardman will carry the Commonwealth Games baton in Canberra.

How a strip of duct tape is helping an Olympic Games dream

The Esposito siblings have based themselves in Canberra for a training camp before a nine-month stint overseas.

Anna Flanagan says she's ready for Hockeyroos recall

Anna Flanagan is ready for a Hockeyroos recall after 12 months away from the national side.

Taking a leap: Olympic hurdler Wells sets long-jump PB

Lauren Wells set a long jump personal best on Saturday and it could ignite a new Commonwealth Games bid.

UFC champ could wrestle for Australia at Commonwealth Games

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Robert Whittaker could make his mark outside the octagon in the near future with the UFC interim middleweight champion in the mix to represent Australia in wrestling at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Five hours on a drop and wobbly legs - Small's Comm Games motivation

But the Canberra middle-distance runner is using it as motivation to earn a shot at redemption.

Roberts hopes to add Comm Games bling to wedding preparation

Canberra's javelin star is planning a wedding just weeks after her gold medal bid at the Commonwealth Games.

Lendlease wins Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games contract

Property and Infrastructure company Lendlease has been appointed project manage for the delivery of 15 competition venues for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

2018 Commonwealth Games spectators to get the 5G treatment

Spectators at next year's Commonwealth Games will be able to access 5G mobile technology for the first time, which would allow them to watch events from every Games venue through an app, share videos of their favourite events and track their friends from their mobile phones.

'Overcooked' media tart: Gold Coast mayor lashes Beattie

Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate will review the purchase of Commonwealth Games tickets by his chief executive to make sure council staff are not receiving taxpayer- funded "freebies".

Breen's heartfelt motivation for home Comm Games

Sprint queen Melissa Breen opened up about life away from the track after her dad's heart attack.

Air Force added to Commonwealth Games security

Next year's Commonwealth Games will feature a security bubble in the skies over the Gold Coast patrolled by Air Force planes.

Tunstall's reign of error as Commonwealth Games chief

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Remember the reign of error by out-of-touch chef de mission Arthur Tunstall at the Victoria Games in 1994.

Gold Coast Commonwealth Games prep on track ahead of ticket request opening

Every venue except for Carrara Stadium and Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre has opened, ahead of ticket requests opening on Monday.

McCann's marathon gold: a team effort

Kerryn McCann wasn't sure if she had anything left.

Canberra's backstroke king denied world championship spot

Ben Treffers regained his national title on Thursday night and will now turn his attention to the Commonwealth Games.

Pearson's last laugh in Glasgow

Sally Pearson had to overcome injury, a fast English rival and an extraordinary press release from her sport's head coach criticising her when she raced for gold in Glasgow. She won and silenced them all.

'I was just tired': Anna Flanagan opens up on DUI, quitting and redemption

Hockey star Anna Flanagan opens up about controversial year and gold medal dreams.

Duke of Canberra opts for cage instead of Commonwealth Games

Canberra fighter Duke Didier has thrown his judo career to the ground in a bid to chase mixed martial arts gold.

Games boss says politics not at play after axing key sport post

Chief executive Mark Peters says there was nothing unusual about the departure of the organising committee's Head of Sport just a year out from the start of the Gold Coast Games.

Remkes hopes to vault towards Commonwealth Games gold

Gymnast Chris Remkes relocated to Canberra to chase his Commonwealth and Olympic Games dreams.

Dates revealed for Gold Coast Commonwealth Games events

Hometown hero Sally Pearson will be hoping Black Friday is a lucky day next year when she chases Commonwealth Games glory.

2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games schedule

Sports schedule and key events for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.