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Australia rules out bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

Australia rules out bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

Australia is confident of retaining its superpower status at next year's Commonwealth Games, while ruling out a bid to host the 2030 edition.

Echoing Landy, the mile returns to Commonwealth Games

Echoing Landy, the mile returns to Commonwealth Games

Echoing Landy, the mile returns to Commonwealth Games

Echoing Landy, the mile returns to Commonwealth Games

The 2026 Commonwealth Games will feature the biggest swimming programme ever - and a return on the track of the mile event once graced by Bannister and Landy.

Department defends advice on bungled Commonwealth Games

Department defends advice on bungled Commonwealth Games

Department defends advice on bungled Commonwealth Games

Department defends advice on bungled Commonwealth Games

A government agency has defended its advice to the Victorian government in the lead-up to the abandoned Commonwealth Games, despite a damning report.

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Comm Games a key step to Olympic glory: Pearson

Comm Games a key step to Olympic glory: Pearson

Retired hurdling great Sally Pearson is happy to see the Commonwealth Games remain on the calendar, saying it was key to her becoming Olympic champion.

Glasgow model would have worked in Victoria: Games boss

Glasgow model would have worked in Victoria: Games boss

Commonwealth Games Australia boss Craig Phillips says his organisation never got the chance to propose the same scaled-back Glasgow model to Victoria.

Axed sports still on radar for Commonwealth Games

Axed sports still on radar for Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games Federation boss Katie Sadleir says sports that didn't make the Glasgow cut can be a part of future events.

Australians committed to Glasgow Games success: Thomas

Australians committed to Glasgow Games success: Thomas

The Australian team is set to embrace the new model of Commonwealth Games, after key sports such as hockey and rugby sevens were axed from Glasgow 2026.

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Squash and hockey among sports upset by Games omission

Squash and hockey among sports upset by Games omission

Squash and hockey among sports upset by Games omission

Squash and hockey among sports upset by Games omission

Squash and hockey have led a chorus of sports disappointed to be left off the Commonwealth Games program given their history, appeal and venue availability.

Crunch time for Commonwealth Games sports facing axe

Crunch time for Commonwealth Games sports facing axe

Crunch time for Commonwealth Games sports facing axe

Crunch time for Commonwealth Games sports facing axe

Australia's Commonwealth Games Association will meet with its member sports, with many set to hear they will be cut from a reduced Glasgow program.

Glasgow model could secure Commonwealth Games future

Glasgow model could secure Commonwealth Games future

Glasgow model could secure Commonwealth Games future

Glasgow model could secure Commonwealth Games future

Glasgow has been announced as 2026 Commonwealth Games host, replacing Victoria, with a pared-back event being heralded as the way forward.

Scotland to accept Australian money to save Comm Games

Scotland to accept Australian money to save Comm Games

Scotland to accept Australian money to save Comm Games

Scotland to accept Australian money to save Comm Games

Glasgow is set to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games with Scotland's government on the verge of accepting a vital funding offer from Australia.

Comm Games chief backs Australia's offer for Glasgow 26

Comm Games chief backs Australia's offer for Glasgow 26

Comm Games chief backs Australia's offer for Glasgow 26

Comm Games chief backs Australia's offer for Glasgow 26

Commonwealth Games Federation' President Chris Jenkins has commended Australia’s offer to step in and help finance the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Australia's multi-million cash offer to save Comm Games

Australia's multi-million cash offer to save Comm Games

Australia's multi-million cash offer to save Comm Games

Australia's multi-million cash offer to save Comm Games

Commonwealth Games Australia is offering Scotland millions of dollars to help secure the future of the 2026 edition of the multi-sport event.

Scotland warns of risks in saving Commonwealth Games

Scotland warns of risks in saving Commonwealth Games

Scotland warns of risks in saving Commonwealth Games

Scotland warns of risks in saving Commonwealth Games

Scotland's government is warning of risks in stepping in to rescue the 2026 Commonwealth Games and questions if it can deliver the event on time.

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'Something to hide': contempt claims over Games docs

The Victorian government is yet to hand over documents tied to its bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, sparking claims it could be in contempt of parliament.

Victorians could bankroll Scotland's Commonwealth Games

Victoria's hefty compensation bill for abandoning the 2026 Commonwealth Games is being touted by the likely new host as enough to largely cover the event.

'Trash the brand': Comm Games chief takes on ex-premier

Australia's Commonwealth Games chief has taken a swipe at former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews over his move to stop the state hosting the 2026 event.

Government's Games bid a 'stuff up' from the start

The chair of an inquiry into Victoria's doomed 2026 Commonwealth Games bid has slammed the event's business case and the government for withholding documents.

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Scottish Commonwealth body proposes plan for 2026 Games

Scotland's Commonwealth Games body has proposed a "cost-effective" way to welcome the 2026 Games after Victoria controversially pulled out of hosting the event.

Australia's hope for Comm Games as Malaysia won't host

Australian hierarchy remain hopeful the Commonwealth Games can still be saved despite Malaysia rejecting an offer to step in as host of the 2026 edition.

'Waste of money': Victoria's $589m Games bill revealed

Victoria's Auditor-General has lambasted a $6.9 billion cost estimate used by the state government to justify cancelling the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Malaysia fancied as host for 2026 Commonwealth Games

Malaysia has been offered $194 million to assist in hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, filling the void left by the withdrawal last year of Victoria.

Australia could co-host next Commonwealth Games

Co-hosts are being considered for the next Commonwealth Games, but Australia remain steadfast in wanting to keep the multi-sports event.

Next Commonwealth Games could move from Australia: CGA

Commonwealth Games Australia chief Craig Phillips says it's increasingly likely the next edition of the event will be shifted outside the nation.

Gold Coast out of running to host 2026 Comm Games

Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate says the city will no longer pursue its $700 million bid to host a "streamlined" 2026 Commonwealth Games.

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