The Latest Breaking News from Commonwealth

Offshore gas exploration areas freed up

Almost 47,000 square kilometres of Commonwealth offshore waters have been made available to oil and gas companies.

AAP · Aug 24, 2022

Federal government opens 46,000 sq km for offshore oil and gas exploration

The oil and gas industry will have access to another 46,758 square kilometres of Commonwealth waters, with two new offshore greenhouse gas storage areas also approved.

ABC News · Aug 24, 2022

Son of Ayrshire boxing legend has fight on his hands following dispute over car parking fine

The son of the late, great British and Commonwealth featherweight champion, Evan Armstrong, has been left reeling.

Daily Record · Aug 19, 2022

How much Brexit bull can a proud Brummie take?

The Commonwealth Games opening ceremony tried to gloss over what a rotten country this has become. It only confirmed it

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2022

Tom Daley on his LGBTQ+ awakening: ‘I had my head in my hands. I felt so dark about being British’

The Olympic diver has always been proud to represent his country. But making a documentary about gay rights in the Commonwealth led to a revelation

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2022

What should the future of para sport look like at the Commonwealth Games?

While Birmingham 2022 is celebrating the largest para sport program in history, there's still a large gap between wealthy and developing nations. What should true integration look like?

ABC News · Aug 5, 2022

Laura Muir sets sights on Commonwealth Games medal after reaching 1500m final

Muir will also compete in the 800m final over the weekend

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2022

Michael Pascoe: The professional classes make billion-dollar tax rorts possible

An army of very highly paid lawyers and accountants are beavering away at ripping off the Commonwealth, writes Michael Pascoe.

The New Daily · Aug 2, 2022

Team Scotland enter Commonwealth opening ceremony in vibrant tartan uniforms

TEAM Scotland kicked off their Commonwealth Games 2022 experience with tartan uniforms and Saltires at the opening ceremony in Birmingham.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29, 2022

Commonwealth Games 2022 medal table: Final standings as Australia see off England

Despite a late rally from the hosts Team England, Australia have won the Commonwealth Games for the second straight time picking up 67 golds, 57 silvers and 54 bronze medals.

Daily Mirror · Jul 29, 2022