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Victorian premier says it is possible a $5bn budget allocation was proposed earlier this year, prior to Games being cancelledFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news pod…
Barak Beacon resident Margaret Kelly says getting formally evicted this week as part of controversial redevelopment was like a ‘physical blow’Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app …
Grattan Institute analyst says ‘the supply and cost inflation can’t fully account for this massive increase in costs’ Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAn infrastructure expert says inflation and labour can’t acco…
Victorian premier says moving 2026 event to city was cheapest hosting option, but would have cost more than $4bnFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastDaniel An…
In today’s newsletter: Escalating costs mean Victoria will no longer host the competition – but can another host be found?• Sign up here for our daily newsletter, First EditionGood morning.“I’ve made a lot of very difficult decisions in this job – this…
Follow live news updates Daniel Andrews defends decision to not move Commonwealth Games to MelbourneGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastMinister for education Jason Clare said increasing access to a Commonwealth-sup…
Australian state of Victoria pull out due to high costsOrganisers describe UK as fantastic hosts and are open to talksOrganisers have said they would welcome any offer from the United Kingdom to step in as hosts of the 2026 Commonwealth Games after the…
Australian Games body slams Victorian government, calling predicted blowout a ‘gross exaggeration’Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastCommonwealth Games organisers were unaware of external consultants’ involvement i…
The 2026 Games, which Daniel Andrews announced would be cancelled, was set to be held across Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat, Gippsland and SheppartonFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free a…
Commonwealth Games Federation says the state government’s decision was ‘hugely disappointing’Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe 2026 Commonwealth Games …