Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games preparations

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Commonwealth Games flags line many of Melbourne's streets, including Batman Avenue (above) with the MCG (Commonwealth Games stadium) in the background		Gardens around Melbourne feature colourful flowers in the Commonwealth Games theme, including the Marquis of Linlithgow monument (above) on St Kilda Road		Federation Square and the Melbourne Visitor Centre are decorated in Commonwealth Games theme colours
Water creatures representing nations of the Commonwealth are anchored to pontoons along the Yarra River with the MCG (Commonwealth Games stadium) in the background		Work continues along the Yarra River which will extend the opening ceremony beyond the borders of the stadium with light and sound literally spilling out across the city		Closer view of the sea creatures set up along the Yarra River
View north-west along the Yarra River and towards the city centre skyline with the sea creatures situated on the river		Work continues along the Yarra River near the Swan Street Bridge to hook up floating platforms in the shape and colours of each competing country's national flag		Signs announcing the Commonwealth Games line many of the main roads into the city, including the Monash Freeway at Chadstone as shown above

Also see the official Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games site.

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