Tag: commonwealth games
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NEW INDOOR SKYDIVING COMES TO GOLD COAST
Indoor skydiving almost looks like too much fun to be considered a sport- it’s ‘flying’ without the plane leap. But the brains behind a new centre- setting up on the Coast- are adamant it deserves recognition- at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, no less.
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GOLD COASTERS REMEMBER RON CLARKE
Not surprisingly – there’s been no shortage of people who have sung Ron Clarke’s praises today. From Australian sporting greats, to political colleagues on the Gold Coast – reporter Tom Maclean shares their memories.
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STAWELL GIFT WINNER TURNS TO COMM GAMES
He was already a bit of a star to his school students, now, Murray Goodwin has become somewhat of a celebrity to the man on the street. The winner of the prestigious Stawell Gift has turned his attention to the Commonwealth Games… and, some new fishing rods.
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JORDAN HARRISON JUGGLES UNI WITH SWIMMING
Gold Coast prodigy Jordan Harrison is showing he can think as fast as he can swim. The 19 year old’s just started a business degree at Bond University and is joining other young athletes with a world championship win in their sights.
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EVANDALE’S FUTURISTIC CULTURAL PRECINCT REVEALED
A re-jigged, futuristic Cultural Precinct, complete with a Southbank style beach, will go ahead at Evandale – with stage one to be open in time for the Commonwealth Games. And we can reveal, a tribute to the Queen is also in the works.
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BRITTANY BROBEN RETURNS TO COMPETITION AT SOUTHPORT
Some of Australia’s top athletes have been flying high on the Gold Coast for the first day of the Australian Diving Grand Prix. London Olympic silver medallist, Brittany Broben stood out, making a much anticipated return to Southport after surgery.
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CONSTRUCTION BOOM A SIGN OF CONFIDENCE, EXPERTS SAY
New homes and apartments are rapidly popping up on the Coast. It’s the first year since the G-F-C as many residential developments have been approved.
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SKYRAIL COULD BE READY IN TIME FOR COMMONWEALTH GAMES
A major boost for Hinterland tourism on the Gold Coast, with new plans for a 100-million dollar Cablecar project announced today. If it’s approved, it could be up and running in time for the 20-18 Commonwealth Games.
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GOLD COAST GAMES PREP GETS B-PLUS FROM FEDERATION
A new report by the Commonwealth Games Federation gives the Gold Coast a B-plus for its preparations. But the city is being warned not to overspend, so residents get value for money.
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CYCLISTS TAKE ROUTE OF COMM GAMES PROS
Teams of cyclists from along the east coast pushed off today for a gruelling ride around Currumbin Valley. The Tour de Valley saw a boost in crowd numbers – amid news the course is likely to be used for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.