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Commonwealth Games

Wednesday, May 18

Victoria's regions win right to host 2026 Commonwealth Games

Regional Victoria will take centre stage on the international sports calendar after the state won a one-horse race to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Commonwealth Games event you can play from your lounge chair

Esports will be included as a pilot event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this year, with the prospect of it being included as a medal event in the 2026 edition.

Gold Coast council has approved a trial of the beach bar concept, along similar lines to Adelaide's Mosely Beach Club (Image: Trip Advisor)

Beers on the beach - Gold Coast council's green light for beach bar trial

The Gold Coast’s controversial beach bar push will move ahead, with Council voting to tender from next week for a limited trial between December and January.

Athletics, swimming the only sure starters in lean new Comm Games

Future Commonwealth Games hosts are to be allowed more flexibility in sports, locations and athlete accommodation with a view to reducing costs and encouraging more bidders.