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This is the end of the men’s 67kg weightlifting competition at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and Kiribati’s Ruben Katoatau, 25, is one of the most popular contenders among fans and the media. He didn’t win gold or silver or bronze, and even he didn’t understand why there was so much interest in him. It could be the enthusiasm he uses to approach every lift, and the big smile that comes after every success. Or it could be the spirit of “Friendly Games”, where everyone is happy to see competitors from small countries get a chance to shine. And, no matter how good the gold, for many like Katoatau, being a part of the event means a lot. “I’m very happy with the audience. I’m very happy for that,” he said. “I get fire on my platform, and I lift weights. I really give it my all.” Katoatau says weightlifting is not very popular on the Pacific Island. Ruben Katoatau of Kiribati also competed at last year’s Tokyo Olympics. ( Reuters: Edgard Garrido ) He was inspired to start the sport

Australia’s governing body for bicycles, AusCycling, was forced to remove the handlebars from its track bike used in the 1,000m time test at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games because it was unsafe to use. Key points: AusCycling released a statement at the same time that the competition started at the Commonwealth Games Matt Glaetzer won gold, Thomas Cornish silver and Matthew Richardson was fourth despite theoretically driving a slower set up AusCycling came under fire at the Tokyo Olympics when the handlebar set failed during the race That didn’t stop the trio of Australians as Matt Glaetzer took a stunning gold medal, beating fellow Aussie Tom Cornish by more than half a second to silver. It was Glaezer’s fifth Commonwealth Games gold. Matt Richardson was fourth behind bronze medalist Nicholas Paul of Trinidad and Tobago. The Aussies’ performance is even more remarkable considering the fact that all three ride a theoretically slower setup than their competitors. In a statement r

It might be 6am on the Gold Coast, but champagne was already popping up in Levi’s household. Australian seven women’s rugby POOL B: 38th Australia Africa 0 POOL B: Australia 50 Scotland 0 POOL B: Australia 12 Fiji 19 SF: Australia 17 New Zealand 12 GOLD MEDAL GAME: Australia 22 Fiji 12 “It’s never too early to start drinking when your two daughters win Commonwealth Games gold medals,” said Maddi Levi, after she and her sister Teagan helped Australian women win seven rugby gold medals. “I believe [mum will] been there all day celebrating.” The Levis spoke with their family at home after a dominant 22-12 win over Fiji at Coventry Stadium. “They must be crying but a lot of swearing!” said Levi. “We have to stand side by side [on the dais] so a bit sentimental. We’ve achieved a Commonwealth Games medal, not many people can do that in their lives, let alone have their sister next to each other.” [ Maddi Levi had a great tournament for the Australians. ( Getty Images: David Rogers ) Hard

Qantas Frequent Flyer Silver and Gold members will receive free Gold status in the Accor Live Limitless (ALL) loyalty program, while their Platinum One counterparts will be granted Accor ALL Platinum status, through a special promotion launched today by two travel giants. Registration is open until August 12, with invitations also available to Qantas Points Club Plus cardholders and members of the exclusive Qantas Chair Lounge. Once upgraded, newly minted Gold or Platinum One members will enjoy their high status until December 31, 2023 – that’s almost 18 months of benefits. Accor ALL Gold for Qantas Silver, Gold members Typically, Gold Accor Live Limitless (ALL) membership requires accounting for 30 nights spent at Accor hotels worldwide, or the acquisition of 7,000 status points which equates to €2,800 (approximately AUD$4,080) spent on hotel stays. The benefits of Gold status on Accor Live Limitless include the ability to earn one ALL Point for every $10 spent on qualifying Qantas fl

Zimbabwe has launched gold coins for sale to the public in a bid to tame runaway inflation that is further eroding the country’s volatile currency. Key points: Zimbabwe’s inflation hit 5 billion percent in 2008 Trust in the currency is low Coins can be used for in-store purchases The unprecedented move was announced Monday by the country’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, to boost confidence in the local currency. Confidence in Zimbabwe’s currency was low after people saw their savings erased by hyperinflation in 2008 that reached 5 billion percent, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). With strong memories of disastrous inflation, many Zimbabweans today prefer to scramble in the illegal market for scarce US dollars to keep at home as savings or for day-to-day transactions. And confidence in the Zimbabwean currency is already so low that many retailers don’t accept it. The central bank disbursed 2,000 coins to commercial banks on Monday. The first coins were mi

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has dismissed two findings of misconduct by the council supervisor and said any apologies from him were insincere. Key points: Mayor appealed after court found he was involved in misconduct Tom Tate directed the board’s former chief executive to stop disciplinary proceedings against other staff members in 2015 Tate questions the order to make a confession of infringement on his Facebook page In a report published last week, the Councilor Conduct Tribunal found Tate to be involved in misconduct in 2015 when he directed former board chief executive Dale Dickson to stop disciplinary proceedings against other staff members. The report found that “the violations were taken so seriously that the court considered whether to recommend to the minister that [Mr Tate] dismissed as mayor. The court ordered Tate to make a public confession of the wrongdoing on his official Facebook page today and pay a fine of nearly $3,500. But Tate has appealed the findings and applied

The gold rush has resurfaced in northwest Queensland 30 years after being abandoned as mining companies profit from soaring prices for the precious metal. Key points: Exploration and mining has resumed in the gold-rich Cloncurry area of ​​northwestern Queensland The gold industry contributes $23 billion to the Australian economy in 2021 Australia is the world’s second largest gold producer, lagging behind China The Cloncurry region was once home to a thriving gold mining industry, but was almost deserted when gold prices fell below $240 an ounce in 1991. But now, with spot prices more than 10 times higher, the area known as the Golden Mile is starting to come to life, with new players on the field hoping it will once again live up to its reputation. Director of mineral resources advice and promotion at Geoscience Australia, Allison Britt, said gold was seen as a “safe haven” in difficult times. “Gold has been one of the commodities throughout history that has value for humans,” he sai

The quirky beachfront ‘cylindrical house’ with its striking facade and sumptuous design is as spectacular on the inside as it is on the outside. The contemporary pad, nicknamed the Cypress for its pine-covered exterior, is located just steps from the beach on the Gold Coast suburb of Bilinga, half an hour from the city centre. Designed by an award-winning architect, the Cypress tower is four stories high and features a sleek minimalist interior design, a luxurious plunge pool, ocean views and a superb rooftop terrace. Behind its quirky facade covered in pine wood veneer, a stunning home features a luxuriously-styled design, a small plant-covered swimming pool, beach views and a luxurious master bedroom. The contemporary pad, nicknamed the Cypress for its pine-covered exterior, is located just steps from the beach in the southern Gold Coast suburb of Bilinga, half an hour from the city center Designed by an award-winning architect, the Cypress tower is four stories hig