The Gold Coast 2018 Queen's Baton Relay is nearing its conclusion with the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games due to take place this evening ©Getty Images

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Double world 100 metres hurdles champion Sally Pearson poses with the Baton ©Getty Images
Double world 100 metres hurdles champion Sally Pearson poses with the Baton ©Getty Images
Spectators watch on as the Australian athlete walks with it ©Getty Images
Spectators watch on as the Australian athlete walks with it ©Getty Images
New Zealand's swimming team held a press conference today ©Getty Images
New Zealand's swimming team held a press conference today ©Getty Images
Among those in attendance was Carina Doyle, for whom Gold Coast 2018 will be her first major international competition ©Getty Images
Among those in attendance was Carina Doyle, for whom Gold Coast 2018 will be her first major international competition ©Getty Images
The Australian women's basketball team pose for a photo after arriving at Townsville Airport ©Getty Images
The Australian women's basketball team pose for a photo after arriving at Townsville Airport ©Getty Images
Liz Cambage will be hoping to help the team to success ©Getty Images
Liz Cambage will be hoping to help the team to success ©Getty Images
Australia's three Pool A matches will be held at the Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre ©Getty Images
Australia's three Pool A matches will be held at the Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre ©Getty Images
The venue is being prepared for hosting two men’s preliminary round matches tomorrow ©Getty Images
The venue is being prepared for hosting two men’s preliminary round matches tomorrow ©Getty Images
Basketball is one of 13 sports that feature on the schedule for day one of Gold Coast 2018 ©Getty Images
Basketball is one of 13 sports that feature on the schedule for day one of Gold Coast 2018 ©Getty Images