Australia’s Delta Goodrem has headlined the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony in Glasgow on Monday morning after the Aussies topped the medal tally.

Australia took five more gold medals on the final day.

The honour of carrying the Australian flag at the glittering send-off was given to cyclist Georgia Baker.

She was stunned when team chef de mission Petria Thomas broke the news to her, moments after finishing runner-up to teammate Alyssa Polites in the women’s elimination race.

Athletes soak up at the atmosphere at the closing ceremony. Photo: AAP

All up, Australia won 171 medals, featuring 70 gold, that easily topped the Glasgow standings.

England were a distant second with 29 gold and 110 medals.

The Australian cycling squad’s solid campaign contributed 10 gold and 28 medals in total.

Delta Goodrem performs during the 2026 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony at The Hydro, Glasgow. Photo: AAP

Oldest athlete makes history

A 76-year-old Australian athlete has made history as the oldest Commonwealth Games gold medallist.

Louise Hoskins was competing with Serena Bonnell in the women’s para bowls pairs B6-B8 showdown.

A sprinkle of magic dust from Bonnell was the difference, as she nudged the jack and delivered three points to Australia to tie the set and secure a 6-3 4-4 win.

Australian Para head coach Karen Murphy (R), Serena Bonnell (C) and Louise Hoskins celebrate their gold medal win. Photo: AAP

“It is incredible. I’m still pinching myself,” said 76-year-old Hoskins, who was born during the 1950 Auckland Empire Games.

“I never thought I’d ever get (a gold medal) at my age. Get out there and have a go, and never give up.”

Louise Hoskins became the oldest gold medallist in Commonwealth Games history.

She may also reportedly be the oldest gold medal athlete in Olympic history.

Tears for Diamonds

Jamaica celebrates after defeating Australia. Photo: AAP

Australia’s netball team left the Commonwealth Games with a “bittersweet” bronze medal, with the heartbroken Diamonds recapturing their devastating best to demolish England 68-50 for a consolation prize.

Having dominated world netball since playing the first international against New Zealand in 1938, this year’s third-placed finish is Australia’s worst result at the Games thanks to a nightmare 46-45 semi-final loss to Jamaica in Glasgow.

Australia rallied to cut down the Roses and while bronze is far from adequate consolation, the world No.1 powerhouse at least avoid the horror of missing the podium.

It is the first time the Diamonds have failed to reach the gold medal match since the sport joined the Games program in 1998.

-with AAP