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We're no bullies: Aussies defend Games dominance

The extraordinary domination of Australian athletes at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games has raised concerns -- but the team chief insists it wasn't unhealthy.

AAP · Aug 2

Don't you forget about me: Glasgow passes Games baton

Delta Goodrem shone on a saltire-shaped stage as Glasgow waved farewell to the Commonwealth Games in spectacular style by the banks of the River Clyde.

AAP · Aug 2

'Crazy': royal family watch Aussie's gold medal bout

Prince William and Princess Kate have enjoyed a whistle-stop Commonwealth Games tour in Glasgow, including a 23-year-old Australian judoka's gold-medal bout.

AAP · Aug 1

'Gutted': Aussie swim star out of Commonwealth Games

Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown has been forced to withdraw from the Commonwealth Games because of glandular fever.

AAP · Jul 9

Australia go one-up over England before Glasgow Games

In late 2024, a well-timed visit to Glasgow gave Australia an important early win ahead of the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

AAP · Apr 10

Gout Gout pulls out of Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Sprint sensation Gout Gout has pulled out of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in a major blow to the Australian team.

AAP · Feb 8

Victoria's trash is now Commonwealth Games treasure

Two years after Victoria suddenly scrapped hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, a batch of countries are hoping to host after Scotland's Glasgow next year.

AAP · Jul 22, 2025

Australians committed to Glasgow Games success: Thomas

The Australian team is set to embrace the new model of Commonwealth Games, after key sports such as hockey and rugby sevens were axed from Glasgow 2026.

AAP · Oct 22, 2024

Thomas stays as Commonwealth Games team chief

Petria Thomas has been reappointed as Australia's chef de mission for the 2026 Commonwealth Games to be staged in Victoria.

AAP · Mar 5, 2023

Susie O'Neill reflects on her Olympic memories as young athletes aim for Brisbane 2032

Many young athletes will be setting their sights on the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. So how did the prospect of competing at the 2000 Games in Sydney motivate swimming great Susie O'Neill?

ABC News · Feb 24, 2023