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The official Games mascot Borobi is waiting patiently for the big event … “Borobi” means “koala” in Yugambeh, the language of the Gold Coast region (Photo: gc2018)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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(Photo: gc2018)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

March 6, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Queen’s Baton Relay will pass through the South Burnett on March 27 next year as part of the lead-up to the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.<\/p>\n

And organisers are inviting local residents to be a part of the big day!<\/p>\n

Across Australia, about 3800 baton bearers are needed to share the dream of the “Friendly Games”.<\/p>\n

A South Burnett Regional Council spokesperson said “local legends” were being sought to carry the baton in the South Burnett.<\/p>\n

A community nomination program (see below) opened on Sunday which offers residents of the South Burnett and the surrounding areas an opportunity to carry the Baton.<\/p>\n

The Relay will begin on March 13 (Commonwealth Day) at Buckingham Palace in London.<\/p>\n

The baton, which will carry a message from the Queen, will then travel through every Commonwealth nation and territory on its way to Australia.<\/p>\n

It will begin its Australian journey on Christmas Day this year and then travel for 100 days to connect with as many Australians as possible in every State and Territory.<\/p>\n

It will enter Queensland at the Torres Strait.<\/p>\n

Locally, it will travel from Noosa Heads to Caloundra, then Kilcoy, Kingaroy, Dalby and Oakey before working its way back to Brisbane via Toowoomba.<\/p>\n

When it arrives at the Gold Coast on April 4, 2018, it will have travelled for 388 days and covered 230,000km.<\/p>\n

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The baton relay route for the 21st Commonwealth Games will cover most parts of Australia, including the South Burnett<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Nominations to take part in the baton relay opened on Sunday and will continue until May 15.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anyone can nominate a person who inspires them to be great.<\/p>\n

Nominations can be made online<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Baton bearers should be people who:<\/p>\n