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Golden Glasgow: Aussies' lofty goals for new-look Games

Golden Glasgow: Aussies' lofty goals for new-look Games

While Australia boasts a broad range of excellent Commonwealth Games gold medal prospects in Glasgow, it all starts at the pool.

'Really emotional': Diamond's relay path to Games debut

'Really emotional': Diamond's relay path to Games debut

'Really emotional': Diamond's relay path to Games debut

'Really emotional': Diamond's relay path to Games debut

Whether it's destiny or a coincidence, there's a neat symmetry in Georgie Horjus's path from the 2018 Queen's baton relay to this Commonwealth Games debut.

Australia welcome to bid for future Commonwealth Games

Australia welcome to bid for future Commonwealth Games

Australia welcome to bid for future Commonwealth Games

Australia welcome to bid for future Commonwealth Games

Australian sports chiefs have been told they're welcome to bid for future Commonwealth Games despite the fiasco surrounding the abandoned Victorian event.

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Kyle busts dance moves amid sport diplomacy at Games

Kyle busts dance moves amid sport diplomacy at Games

Hours before the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, Australia's sport diplomacy among Oceania nations was in full swing at a Glasgow event.

The Aussie swimmer set to step out of McKeown's shadow

The Aussie swimmer set to step out of McKeown's shadow

Australia's backstroke ace Kaylee McKeown is a tough act to follow, but her understudy is capable of taking on the challenge at the Commonwealth Games.

Time-travelling King Charles starts Glasgow Games party

Time-travelling King Charles starts Glasgow Games party

Three years after the Victorian government pulled the plug as hosts, King Charles arrived in Glasgow via time machine to help open the Commonwealth Games.

'More purpose': swim star hails Rinehart's cash bonuses

'More purpose': swim star hails Rinehart's cash bonuses

Billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart has dangled a huge carrot in front of Australia's Commonwealth Games swimmers.

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Games begin with 'nerve-racking' Disco win, Zambia rout

Games begin with 'nerve-racking' Disco win, Zambia rout

Games begin with 'nerve-racking' Disco win, Zambia rout

Games begin with 'nerve-racking' Disco win, Zambia rout

Aaron 'Disco' Wilson's bid for a near-unprecedented Commonwealth Games feat has started with a "nerve-racking" win as bowls took centre stage in Glasgow.

Aussie jumping for Games glory a year after childbirth

Aussie jumping for Games glory a year after childbirth

Aussie jumping for Games glory a year after childbirth

Aussie jumping for Games glory a year after childbirth

Long jumper Brooke Buschkuehl took inspiration from fellow Australian athletes as she plotted a return to action after giving birth to her first child.

'Soak this in': Kennedy, Hodge lead Australia at Games

'Soak this in': Kennedy, Hodge lead Australia at Games

'Soak this in': Kennedy, Hodge lead Australia at Games

'Soak this in': Kennedy, Hodge lead Australia at Games

In-form pole vaulter Nina Kennedy and para-swimming star Tim Hodge will have the two key roles for Australia at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.

How Glasgow changed the game on a bare-bones budget

How Glasgow changed the game on a bare-bones budget

How Glasgow changed the game on a bare-bones budget

How Glasgow changed the game on a bare-bones budget

In the space of 18 months, Glasgow has saved the Commonwealth Games from extinction while rewriting the script on how to stage a major sporting event.

UK's new PM Burnham continues to build ministerial team

UK's new PM Burnham continues to build ministerial team

UK's new PM Burnham continues to build ministerial team

UK's new PM Burnham continues to build ministerial team

After seven prime ministers in 10 years, can Andy Burnham finally put an end to the chaos of the British political landscape?

High school to Hogwarts: Aussie cyclist's GB graduation

High school to Hogwarts: Aussie cyclist's GB graduation

High school to Hogwarts: Aussie cyclist's GB graduation

High school to Hogwarts: Aussie cyclist's GB graduation

A double champion for Australia at the last Commonwealth Games, track cycling star Matt Richardson is now ready to race to titles in Team England colours.

Bluey show ‘very keen’ for more Indigenous translations

Bluey show ‘very keen’ for more Indigenous translations

Bluey show ‘very keen’ for more Indigenous translations

Bluey show ‘very keen’ for more Indigenous translations

The producer of beloved Aussie children’s show Bluey has praised the "amazing" reaction to episodes that were translated into a First Nations language.

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'Cheeky bugger': long-time friends aim for Games glory

Aaron Teys has little interest in trying to emulate a famous bowls celebration, should he and long-time friend Corey Wedlock triumph at the Commonwealth Games.

Rising Aussie swim star after missing medal in Glasgow

Australian swimmer Meg Harris is chasing a breakthrough individual gold medal in the 50m freestyle race at the Commonwealth Games to go with her relay titles.

How world record holder emerged from Games 'wilderness'

A dozen years since the Glasgow Commonwealth Games helped launch Cam McEvoy's career, the swimming superstar is back to claim a prize that has proven elusive.

New UK PM's cabinet meets after Starmer backers ousted

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has told his cabinet members he will lead a "cost-of-living government" focused on easing the economic burden felt by millions.

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Matildas star given iconic No.9 at her new English club

Holly McNamara is the latest Australian to join the world's leading women's soccer league, signing with Everton on a free transfer after leaving Melbourne City.

Murdered ex-MP hit with hammer 21 times, UK court told

A UK prosecutor has told a court a camera inside Ann Widdecombe's home captured video of the former MP being repeatedly hit with a hammer.

UK's Burnham targets power bills in first move as PM

New Prime Minister Andy ‌Burnham will cut taxes on Britons' electricity bills as he attempts to deliver ‌on his promise to ease the UK's cost-of-living crisis.

In-form Olyslagers set to soar in Glasgow

Women's high jump world champion Nicola Olyslagers is well placed to challenge for another gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Investigation launched into Married At First Sight UK

Britain's media regulator is investigating an unspecified complaint against the reality TV show Married at First Sight UK.

Australians aim big, but thinking extra smalls at Games

Athletes from Australia have been given some prescient advice about packing to help manage one of the unintended effects of this scaled-down Commonwealth Games.

'We need to be better': Burnham lays out plan as UK PM

Andy Burnham has admitted politicians "need to be better" in his first speech as the new prime minister of the United Kingdom.

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