The trailblazing president of the Richmond Football Club Peggy O’Neal AO is taking a lead role in delivering a successful Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games in regional Victoria. Minister for Commonwealth Games Delivery Jacinta Allan today announced the appointment of the Chairperson Peggy O’Neal AO and the other foundational Directors of the Board of the Victoria…
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Regional Victoria Awarded 2026 Commonwealth Games
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Victoria has been confirmed as the host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the state’s regions set to shine on the world stage. The announcement by the Commonwealth Games Federation comes after a period of exclusive negotiations, with Commonwealth Games Australia and the Andrews Labor Government last month submitting a delivery concept for consideration. “The…
Victoria to Bid For 2026 Commonwealth Games
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Editor’s Note: For those of you who might be interested Australia has previously hosted the Commonwealth Games in Sydney in 1938 (the first to be staged in the southern hemisphere), Perth (1962), Brisbane (1982) and Melbourne (2006). The Victorian Government has signed a Heads of Agreement with the Commonwealth Games Federation and Commonwealth Games Australia…
GC2018 Puts Original Games Venues Back in the Spotlight
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Queensland’s original Commonwealth games venues are once again hosting the world’s greatest athletes, with the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) now underway. Minister for Sport Mick de Brenni said both the purpose-built Sleeman Sports Complex (SSC) and the Queensland Sports and Athletics Centre (QSAC), which hosted events for the 1982 Commonwealth Games are still…
Free Tickets for Athletes and Volunteers during 2018 Commonwealth Games
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Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has today announced Village Roadshow will give all athletes and volunteers free access to their four Gold Coast theme parks during the 2018 Commonwealth Games. The Premier met with Village Roadshow CEO Clark Kirby and members of Movie World’s ‘Justice League’ cast to make the announcement at Parliament House today. “We want…
Stationside Performers during GC2018
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The Palaszczuk Government is ensuring the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast will be remembered for more than amazing sporting achievements, with a host of events planned including entertainment at train stations. Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said with an estimated 670,000 visitors expected, 6 million extra public transport trips would be…
GC2018 Competition Venues are Ready
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All Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games competition venues are ready for Games action with the completion of the $16.5 million Gold Coast Hockey Centre. Commonwealth Games Minister Kate Jones, Federal Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Steven Ciobo and City of Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate today unveiled the new-look hockey venue at Keith Hunt…
$2 Million in Training for 1000 Extra Security Guards for Gold Coast 2018
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To ensure the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games is the safest and most successful Games ever, the Palaszczuk Government is investing $2 million in training for 1000 extra security guards. Minister for Training and Skills Yvette D’Ath said the security and training boost would support the delivery of a safe and successful event for athletes,…
Commemorative Coins Launched on Commonwealth Day for GC2018
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Commonwealth Games Minister Kate Jones has launched the first two commemorative coins for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games on Commonwealth Day. Ms. Jones was joined by the Acting Gold Coast Mayor Donna Gates and Royal Australian Mint CEO Ross MacDiarmid for the Commonwealth Day celebrations at the Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre. “With the…
Gender Equality in Medal Events at GC2018
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There will be an equal number of medal events for men and women, as seven additional women’s events and categories across Weightlifting, Boxing and Cycling are confirmed on to the sports programme for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. “GC2018 will host the largest ever para-sport program, gender-equal medal events across the sport program. We…