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Judoka Monta claims Tonga's only medal in Glasgow
Judoka Paula Monta left it late to win Tonga's only medal of the 2026 Commonweal...
John Salvado (AAP) 4 Aug 2026
From the Top End to the Commonwealth Games podium: Briseis Brittain inspires a generation
For every young Territorian chasing a dream that feels just out of reach, Brisei...
Nicole Brown 4 Aug 2026
'Bittersweet' medal for history-making Fijian boxer
Trailblazing boxer Jasmine Daunakamakama hopes her historic Commonwealth Games m...
Joanna Guelas (AAP) 3 Aug 2026
Tarona Taafaki earns tiny Tuvalu first-ever Games medal
Tarona Taafaki has put Tuvalu on the sporting map by winning the tiny South Paci...
First Nations medals help cap sensational finish at Commonwealth Games
First Nations athletes will bring gold, silver and bronze home from Glasgow afte...
Jarred Cross 3 Aug 2026
'Won't be long': Diamond tips Tonga to be netball force

Getting a taste of the Commonwealth Games, Diamonds star Cara Koenen says it's only a matter of time until Tonga becomes a netball powerhouse.

Fijian to win historic medal in women's Games boxing

Veteran Sri Lankan Keshani Hansika must be sick of coming up against Cameron Todd-connected boxers at the Commonwealth Games. Todd cut a proud figure on Thursday morning (AEST) as Jasmine Daunakamakam...

Teen weightlifting star wins Samoa's first Games gold

Weightlifting teenage sensation Seine Stowers has broken multiple Commonwealth Games records to win Samoa's first gold medal in Glasgow. The 18-year-old lifted a record total of 237kg - a record 106kg...

Young Indigenous athletes make their mark at Commonwealth Games

Teenage stars have shown glimpses of what's to come as First Nations athletes begin stamping their marks on the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jul 30, 2026
'My bloodline': teen boxer brings Tuvalu fire to Games

Pasoni Taafaki's Commonwealth Games ended way too quickly and he was in no mood to talk about it. So a few hours after the 18-year-old lost his debut Games bout to Mauritian veteran Merven Clair in th...

Glasgow baptism of fire adds fuel to Tonga Tala's quest

Tongan netball star Uneeq Palavi won't beat around the bush, a 61-goal loss to the Diamonds at the Commonwealth Games was tough to swallow. But goalscorer Palavi knows there'll be plenty of rough time...

Glasgow 2026: Young First Nations athletes aim high in Commonwealth Games debuts

Meet the First Nations athletes backing-up after their first Olympics, chasing gold in a new sport and even swapping high school for the global stage in Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jul 22, 2026
Mavs goaler leads Tongan charge in Games netball debut

Melbourne Mavericks star goaler Uneeq Palavi will spearhead the Tonga netball team in Glasgow as they make their Commonwealth Games debut. Palavi, 25, has helped the Tongan Tala qualify for the tourna...

PNG sprinter Pais Wisil dreaming big ahead of Glasgow

Lightning quick, strong and with a junior rugby league pedigree, Pais Wisil sounds like an obvious target for the PNG Chiefs ahead of their NRL debut in 2028.

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John Salvado May 22, 2026
Commonwealth Games 2026 a chance to propel Indigneous tourism, language into the limelight

The 2026 Victorian Commonwealth Games is a prime opportunity to propel Indigenous tourism into the limelight and, in turn, provide jobs for hundreds of First Nations people.

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Guest Author Oct 19, 2022
Fatherhood, Olympics push drive weightlifter Brandon Wakeling after Commonwealth Games disappointment

Wonnarua weightlifter Brandon Wakeling is the first to admit he was disappointed by his performance at this year's Commonwealth Games. Wakeling held high hopes of medalling ahead of the Games, but wou...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Aug 30, 2022
Basketballer Ally Wilson took her Ngarrindjeri flag to the Commonwealth Games. Here's why

Packing two Indigenous flags into a bag for the flight to Birmingham never did weigh Ally Wilson down. Rather the heartfelt gifts from country ensured one of Australia's four basketball bronze medalli...

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Guest Author Aug 11, 2022
Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games a chance to show the world sovereignty was never ceded

Aboriginal delegates to Birmingham hope the 'Naarm 2026' Commonwealth Games will be a chance to show the world who the true custodians of country are on a stage once used to champion British coloniali...

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Guest Author Aug 10, 2022
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