Athletes, volunteers, spectators and many more have flocked to the Gold Coast for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
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These people include from the regional community.
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We’re represented on the court/field/arena in more ways than one
Kath Little (Walcha) will now have the chance to represent the country on the international stage after being selected to officiate at the Commonwealth Games next month.
Nick Kay (Tamworth) His dream of representing his country took him from the basketball courts of Tamworth all the way to the US. Now the 25-year old is living his dream and on Friday begins his campaign for Commonwealth Games gold.
Sara Carrigan, OAM (Gunnedah), might have retired from cycling some time ago but a new role at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games has pushed her front and centre.
These volunteers are taking their talents and special attitude interstate
Kirrily Hahn (Glen Innes) is up at the Gold Coast as one of the 47,000 “Game Shapers”.
Tom Cooper (Tamworth) firefighter is off to represent the region at the Commonwealth Games, although he will be far from the sporting fields
Tanya Cousens (Gunnedah) is changing it up in April, swapping her Woolworths job for a full-time chauffeuring gig at the Commonwealth games.
Lisa Reed (Moree) has taken annual leave from Raine and Horne to be one of 15,000 volunteers at the Games.
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It’s not just a sporting presence in the Gold Coast
Moree has played a small part in protesting violence, contributing more than 1,000 stars to the One Million Stars to End Violence art installation, which is currently on display in Brisbane throughout the duration of the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
These people took up the torch a few months ago
George Lowery (Inverell) The 96 year old was chosen to be a baton bearer for his achievements and contributions to the Inverell community.
Three Moree residents were selected to be a part of history when the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) Queen’s baton winds its way through Australia ahead of the Games’ opening ceremony.
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Deputy Editor at the Central Western Daily, Orange. You'll mostly find me tinkering in social media and newsletters. Working hard to get our stories in front of your eyes.
Deputy Editor at the Central Western Daily, Orange. You'll mostly find me tinkering in social media and newsletters. Working hard to get our stories in front of your eyes.
