On this week’s bonus episode Sean catches up with the Chairman of the Commonwealth Games 2018 (#GC2018), Peter Beattie. Peter chats to Sean about his involvement in the Gold Coast Games and the benchmark that Melbourne set in 2006.
On this podcast you'll learn about:
- The facilities and venues that are already finished and how they will be used by the community post event
- The commitment and passion of former athletes and how important this event is for Australia
- How the Commonwealth Games can build our future sporting heroes and be a launching pad for athletes like it was for Cathy Freeman
- The final ticket release that will go on sale on Monday, November 20 at midday, first in best dressed!

Resources from the podcast
- Thanks again to Peter Beattie, Chairman, Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games for being our guest on this bonus episode
- Follow Peter on Twitter @SmartState1 and connect with him on LinkedIn
- Follow Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games on Twitter @GC2018, Facebook and Instagram
- Listen to Peter's episode on the Gold Coast Gold Podcast
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Some tweets you may have missed
Final ticket release on MONDAY!
The memories of #GC2018 will last, the tickets won't. Final major ticket release coming midday (AEST) Monday 20 November. https://t.co/XM2DObn0fU pic.twitter.com/ZaoxUwvAwF
— Gold Coast 2018 (@GC2018) November 14, 2017
Uniform reveal
IN FOCUS | The #GC2018 uniform was finally revealed this weekend and it's got everyone excited. #SHARETHEDREAM https://t.co/8qdz16HDi9 pic.twitter.com/b3rROzULPp
— Gold Coast 2018 (@GC2018) November 12, 2017
Volunteers weekend
Being inclusive matters. Thank you for teaching us the significance of land and people. Thank you also for being part of the volunteers’ weekend #gc2018 pic.twitter.com/DXjUHWuflh
— Peter Beattie (@SmartState1) November 12, 2017
GC2018 Medal reveal
Wonderful to be at tonight's medal reveal for @GC2018
The design by Delvene Cockatoo Collins … beautiful!
A proud reward for any athlete pic.twitter.com/rpmUt0Vfyg— Anna Meares (@AnnaMeares) November 4, 2017
A great event
At #MelbournePressClub listening to @CommGamesAUS @GC2018 chairman Peter Beattie on tickets, transport & legacy pic.twitter.com/IBEmn7vr7O
— Sean Callanan (@seancallanan) October 27, 2017
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