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4 April 2012: The Gold Coast today celebrates the first of many milestones on the way to hosting the 2018 Commonwealth Games, with exactly six years until the opening ceremony. Past and present athletes marked the occasion with quiet celebrations at the Southport Aquatics Centre...      Read More >>



12 November 2011: HOST CITY ANNOUNCEMENT - The Gold Coast has taken its place among the great Australian Cities after winning the 2018 Commonwealth Games Bid in St Kitts & Nevis said Premier Bligh today...     Read More >>



24 October 2011: The final group of Commonwealth Games Association delegates will travel home today after experiencing the Gold Coast in fast action event mode at the V8 600 car race in Surfers Paradise amongst other evaluation activities.     Read More >>



05 October 2011: Over 18,000 children from more than 70 Coast schools have been winning over the hearts and minds of visiting Commonwealth Games delegates through their enthusiastic participation in the Adopt a Commonwealth Country Programme.     Read More >>      Or      View some of the great work by students >>


03 October 2011: With five regional visits complete and only one to go the Bid team have farewelled the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Executive Board and are preparing for the final few weeks before the host city announcement. Read More >>


27 September 2011: THE Caribbean and Americas Commonwealth Games Association delegates were treated to a classic Aussie backyard cricket match on Sunday to mark the conclusion of their Gold Coast visit. The game was played at a BBQ reception hosted by a local resident and included Indigenous entertainment and fielded a roll call of sporting stars and dignitaries. Read More >>


19 September 2011: Sporting heroes Sally Pearson and Samantha Stosur were welcomed home today by scores of Gold Coast fans. The 100 metres hurdles world champion and the US Open tennis winner were handed the keys to the city at a ceremony at Southport Broadwater Parklands.


16 August 2011: PAST and present Queensland athletes were out in force to welcome the European and Canadian Commonwealth Games Association delegates during their three day visit to the Gold Coast. Commonwealth and Olympic Games champion diver, Chantelle Newbery, former Australian Hockey Captain Daph Pirie, Commonwealth Games bronze medal shooter, Anne-Marie Forder and Olympic champion and Commonwealth Games medallist, Sara Carrigan shared their experiences and enthusiasm for a 2018 Games at various events across the visitation program. Read More >>


26 July 2011: Sunny days and clear cool nights set the scene for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Candidate City visit by delegates from Oceania, Africa and Americas. A successful program that included several opportunities to meet with many of our local athletes and even enjoy a Titans rugby league game at Robina Stadium, the proposed venue for Rugby 7’s.. Read More >>


6 July 2011: Honesty boxes, clean fresh air and an impromptu game of Australian football at Carrara's Metricon Stadium will be just some of the distinct memories delegates from Africa will take home following this week's visit to assess the Gold Coast's capabilities to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Read More >>

23 June 2011: Our Bid hit a high gear this week as members of the Evaluation Committee arrived to assess our technical capabilities and tour our venues. Our preparation for their visit has been a massive exercise in bringing together all the crucial elements of sport, lifestyle, health and leisure, security infrastructure, education, construction, government, environment, financial responsibility and all other major event requirements. Above all it has given us confidence that we have a Bid that will stand up to the most intense scrutiny. Read More >>

13 May 2011: Today Queensland’s Premier, the Hon Anna Bligh MP, announced the proposed sports and venues for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Bid at a special luncheon.  Read More >>



11 May 2011: The 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Candidature File has been officially handed over to the Commonwealth Games Federation and preparations are now in full swing for the final Bid process.  Read More >>



March 2011: Scotsman and Glasgow local Sean Newall is attempting to cycle across all Commonwealth countries in an epic ‘Commonwealth Challenge’ to raise money for charity and highlight the impending 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Bid Team presented Sean with a Gold Coast 2018 Bid Pack and an Australian Flag when he passed through Gold Coast City. The challenge is in aid of Unicef's Sports for Development Campaign which uses sport-based programmes to improve children’s lives and to strengthen communities.
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March 2011: Commonwealth Games Federation CEO, Mike Hooper, made a formal visit to Gold Coast City for final discussions regarding the bid process for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
16 March 2011: Local schools support the Bid and 'Adopt a Commonwealth Country' - Participating schools will study their adopted country's customs, language and culture throughout the year and will have the opportunity to meet their country's delegate during their visit to Gold Coast City. > Read More   > Visit website
11 March 2011: On Friday 11 March two swimming greats, Grant Hackett OAM and Giaan Rooney OAM, were inducted into the Gold Coast Sporting Hall of Fame. The event recognises and celebrates the outstanding achievements of renowned Gold Coast athletes. The Bid Team would like to congratulate both Grant and Giaan on their achievements and inclusion into the Hall of Fame.