Champion Australian javelin thrower Jarrod Bannister dies
Australia's Commonwealth Games gold medal-winning javelin thrower Jarrod Bannister has died suddenly overnight in the Netherlands.
Gold Coast 2018
Through tears and fears, Madi Robinson makes it back to the Diamonds
Madi Robinson missed the Netball World Cup in Sydney and she feared she'd miss the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games ... at least until her selection call.
Diamonds coach backs young mum Geitz to shine at Commonwealth Games
Proven performers Laura Geitz and Madi Robinson are back in the Diamonds side for the Commonwealth Games, but Sharni Layton's comeback will have to wait.
Concussion 'resets' Wiasak's year ahead of track nationals
It's only been a month, but Rebecca Wiasak's concussion made her national title feel like a distant memory.
World champ Sally Pearson 'very disappointed' with win at Athletics ACT champs
There's a reason Australian hurdler Sally Pearson's the world champion.
Wells clocks fastest time in two years for double-jump bid
Lauren Wells is a step closer to a Commonwealth Games double after a brilliant effort on Saturday.
Browning beats Hales in Comm Games prep, but Breen injured
Australia's rising sprinters went head to head at the AIS on Friday in a mouthwatering battle on the track.
Pearson on a different planet, even for a Queanbeyan Gift winner
Queanbeyan's Andrea Thompson will race the world champ as part of her heptathlon preparations.
Michelle puts riding ban Payne behind her for Queen
She's not allowed to ride a horse in Canberra, but that won't stop Michelle Payne from carrying the Queen's baton.
Commerford's Comm Games dream alive after Hockeyroos call
Former Tuggeranong star Kalindi Commerford secured one of the last places in the Hockeyroos squad.
Facing Hale not a hairy moment for Farlow
Canberra masters sprinter Adam Farlow will hide his grey hairs from the young guns of Australian sprinting.
Kelsey Cottrell preparing for first Commonwealth Games as a mum
Australian bowls star Kelsey Cottrell gave birth five months ago and is now preparing for the Commonwealth Games.
Champion long jumper ruled out of Comm Games
Greg Rutherford will not defend his long jump title at this year's Gold Coast Commonwealth Games due to what he perceives to be a lack of preparation.
Kurt Fearnley wants to retire with Commonwealth Games gold
Retiring champion wheelchair racer Kurt Fearnley backs Canberran Jake Lappin as future of the sport.
More than pride on the line for Aussie men in Sydney
It might be party time for the Australia Day crowd but there will be nothing fancy-free about the Sydney Sevens for the Australian men's team this year.
'I can cry, but no hugs allowed': The Comm Games family affair
Neil and Kerry Boden will be athletics officials on the Gold Coast, giving them a perfect chance to watch their daughter.
Chloe Hosking somersaulting her way towards Commonwealth Games
Chloe Hosking is somersaulting her way towards the Commonwealth Games after a Tour Down Under triumph.
Canberra sport's crystal ball: Looking ahead in 2018
Canberra sport's crystal ball: Looking ahead in 2018 with plenty of bold predictions from Eamonn Tiernan.
Final kick from King Islander McSweyn secures Zatopek
Stewart McSweyn wins Zatopek and becomes the first King Islander to go to the Commonwealth Games.
Australian boxers target 'bucket load' of Comm Games medals
Australia's 13-strong team has declared its intention to dominate the medal haul at the Gold Coast.
Giant leap: Wells still weighing Comm Games double jump
The Canberra hurdler is still weighing up her Commonwealth Games double-jump bid.
Fairfax Media refuses to sign up for Commonwealth Games
Fairfax Media confirms its journalists will not sign up to cover next year's Games under the current accreditation rules.
'It felt like the car was touching my arm': Cyclist Henderson rattled by near miss
The Commonwealth Games bronze medalist was rattled after almost being hit by a car in Canberra.
Kookaburras' goalie backs Anna Flanagan to bounce back
Kookaburras goalkeeper Andrew Charter backs Anna Flanagan to make Hockeyroos return.
Flanagan concedes third Commonwealth Games an uphill battle
Former Hockeyroos star Anna Flanagan concedes a third Commonwealth Games will be an uphill battle.
Nicolson set to chase Comm Games dream at home
AIS-based boxer Skye Nicolson has secured her ticket to the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games after winning the 57 kilogram national title on Satirday.
'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.