CHATROOM

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I must admit I was sceptical of having the event on the GC to begin with due to traffic issues like lane closures and access during and after construction. But I think the GC should really get behind the V8s race later this year. It would have been nice for someone to say a word about the work Ron Clarke put in to get the games JPM

Surfers Paradise is a ghost town compared to this time last year. Which politicians are responsible for this? Let’s change the laws so we can sue and criminally charge politicians who cause our businesses to lose money over these wretched commonwealth games. – bitter beryl

Mark Peters, try and understand there are thousands of us Gold coasters who aren’t the least bit interested in “joining the party” as you keep saying. We didn’t want to win the games in 2011 and still don’t want them. Party on your own!

I wonder how many of our asian/african overseas tourists, are going to tragically/ needlessly drown during the games because our beaches are not properly signposted with warning signs and because our cherished but naive visitors, were not properly informed of the dangers on our beaches, during their flights here.

Having seen a number of times groups of police officers on TV treating a sole person very roughly in different states of Australia I now begin to wonder at the training, culture, type of person entering the police forces around Australia. Not a good look, needs sorting, also not good for those officers doing the right thing. Nan

Well fellow Games junkies something to look forward to. When the rain comes you can stand in the queue waiting for a bus and get wet as well. Never mind when you get to your event there is no cover but don’t be miserable you will already be drenched. Wayne - Elanora

No Kerber, no Wozniacki, no Williams, Stosur should be Queen of the court. Out first round again to an unknown. When is the penny going to drop and RETIRE. Tennis lover

Why is Ricky Lee Coulter advertised as an Australian singer at the Comm games? SHE IS A KIWI not an Aussie, it’s a sad day when we cant get Aussies to sing at the games opening. Signed. The Silent Shadow.

Green’s Richard Di Natale calls for a people’s Bank! He also calls for more government and a basic income to all. They did the same thing in Venezuela

(the socialist left). And look where it got them. Rampant Hyperinflation hunger and riots. No thanks Don..

Jacki O having to defend Intern Pete over stupid cricket interview stunt. Guys, you now get to feel what stress your stupid calls make.

I sure hope the real estate agent can help that young couple in Pimpama whose kittens

were killed. They should be moved to a new home without any financial loss as soon as possible. And let’s hope the thugs responsible for this crime are caught & punished. Col H.

As 22 yr Gold Coast veterans, just wish to say how proud my family and I are to see the Commonwealth games finally arrive here. It’s like the Gold Coast has come of age. Congratulations to the organizers and good luck to all participants. Doug

Can someone tell me who talks the talk for the great Sth East Qld fuel rip off, so I can voice my opinion to this loser. Mg

Thanks for letting us know the games baton would be passing through Palm Beach, NOT. Jann Stuckey was right. We're being treated like mushrooms on the southern end of the GC. John Palm Beach

Permit for bongos? What about the screaming woman running large boot camps at north Burleigh/ Miami hill at 5 and 6 AM? Even on Good Friday morning? Has SHE got a permit for that?

Has anybody tried to claim money back from Medicare recently. I used the app. It is amateurishly made and not user friendly. You finally work through it and it says we are having difficulties at this time. Please call us. It says we are experiencing unexpected delays. Please call another time.

Tuesday at harbour town carpark deserted? Southport library at 5pm dozen or so people? Drive home to Labrador in peak 5-30pm traffic a breeze? We are puzzled ??? Are the Games real? BRENJON

Is it just me or do other senior citizens find it offensive when young people that they are served by while shopping call them darl or love. I find it so condescending. Molly

To TK Gavin its alright for you tree dwellers living out in the sticks welcoming the Games when you're not being inconvienced by closed roads and nightmare. Ben.