Premier ducks questions over call up to Games inquiry
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has shrugged off whether he would accept an invitation to face a federal inquiry into the Commonwealth Games.
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Weeks of wrangling to settle Commonwealth Games bill
The Victorian government has not reached a compensation deal with the Commonwealth Games Federation after pulling out of hosting the 2026 Games.
Andrews coy on Commonwealth Games cancellation cost
Premier Daniel Andrews is refusing to speculate on much tearing up the 2026 Commonwealth Games contract will cost Victorian taxpayers in compensation payments.
Aussie swim coach, hockey boss shock at Games call
A host of sporting bodies and athletes have criticised Victoria's decision to scrap hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Federation was assured 2026 Games budget ‘was in hand’
A top Commonwealth Games Federation official says the Victorian government assured it as recently as last month the budget for the 2026 event was on track.
Businesses join the Q for gold at Brisbane Olympics
Queensland-based businesses will be in the box seat to share in $180 billion in government procurement between now and 2032.
Gold Coast mayor floats Commonwealth Games redux
The Gold Coast mayor says the 2018 host city could pick up the Commonwealth Games from Victoria but only if federal funding was made available.
Federal cash for Gold Coast Games lifeline ‘unlikely’
The federal government has all but dashed hopes of stumping up the cash for Gold Coast to come to the rescue of the hostless 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Bubble bursts on Gold Coast Commonwealth Games lifeline
Hopes the Gold Coast could rescue the 2026 Commonwealth Games, after a successful 2018 event, have been dashed by the federal and Queensland governments.
Vic premier Andrews flags historic housing shake-up
All options are on the table for an upcoming Victorian housing policy that premier Daniel Andrews says will be the biggest in the state's history.
Aussie swim coach shocked at Comm Games decision
Swimming Australia's head coach, Rohan Taylor, is shocked by Victoria's decision to scrap hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Victoria pulls the pin on 2026 Commonwealth Games
The 2026 Commonwealth Games slated for regional Victoria will not go ahead after the state government pulled support, saying hosting them will cost too much.
Organisers blindsided by Victoria cancelling Comm Games
The 2026 Commonwealth Games slated for regional Victoria will not go ahead after the government was told it would cost more than twice its initial estimate.
‘Gross exaggeration’: Comm Games $7b cost disputed
Organisers for the 2026 Commonwealth Games have disputed claims the now-cancelled event could have cost Victorian taxpayers $7 billion.
Olympics bosses distance themselves from Victorian call
Brisbane Olympics organisers insist their situation is a lot different from Victoria's following its shock decision to ditch the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Chiefs cry foul as Victoria cancels Commonwealth Games
Blindsided Commonwealth Games organisers have accused the Victorian government of inflating costs and ignoring advice after it pulled the pin on the 2026 event.
Aussie swim coach, hockey boss blast Comm Games call
A host of sporting bodies and athletes have criticised Victoria's decision to scrap hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Comm Games claim ‘strong’ interest despite cancellation
The Commonwealth Games Federation and Commonwealth Games Australia have savaged Victoria's decision to cancel their hosting of the 2026 edition.
Victoria faces Comm Games contract cancellation compo
A seven-figure compensation payout could be made to the Commonwealth Games as Victoria seeks to break its contract to host the 2026 event.
Netball ace fears for her sport after Comm Games axe
Ex-Melbourne Vixens champion Ama Agbeze, who led England to glory at Gold Coast 2018, fears Victoria pulling the plug on the 2026 Comm Games will harm netball.
Australia names Commonwealth Youth Games swim team
Australia has named 10 swimmers to compete at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad in August.
Contracts out to tender for 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Victorian government expects a $3 billion injection into the economy from the major sporting event but questions remain as to who's footing the $2.6b bill.
New Zealand put hand up for 2034 Commonwealth Games
New Zealand has lodged its interest in hosting the 2034 Commonwealth Games and will explore making a formal bid.
Recent reviews spark new Olympic strategy
Australia's Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games teams have made a collective pledge to "win well" in the wake of independent reviews into various sports.
Sport must reflect Aust society: Perkins
Australian Sports Commission chief executive Kieren Perkins says he will have failed if the country's Olympic team is not more diverse at the 2032 Games.
Golf, BMX, rowing earn Comm Games debuts
Open-water rowing, golf and BMX racing will all make their Commonwealth Games debut among 20 sports at Victoria's 2026 regional event.
Five stars who shone at Birmingham 2022
Five went to Birmingham's 2022 Commonwealth Games, and came back glittering with gold.
Four-gold Eddie, Kookas in seventh heaven
Australia's men's hockey team have romped to a seventh gold from as many Commonwealth Games campaigns, dominating India 7-0 in Monday's final in Birmingham.
Some Aussies broke team protocols: Thomas
Chef de mission Petria Thomas says some Australian team members flouted the nation's COVID protocols at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Aussies are the table-toppers yet again
Australia has retained its status as the Commonwealth's sporting superpower but measured in medals, the Birmingham campaign was middling.
No Paris Games for bronzed Liu
International Table Tennis Federation rules will prevent Australia's new star Yangzi Liu from competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics.