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Allan ghosted Games organisers' bid for budget boost

Allan ghosted Games organisers' bid for budget boost

The Victorian government was warned of skyrocketing cost pressures on delivering the 2026 Commonwealth Games five months before it officially pulled the plug.

Accused referee basher given new freedom ahead of trial

Accused referee basher given new freedom ahead of trial

Accused referee basher given new freedom ahead of trial

Accused referee basher given new freedom ahead of trial

A Sydney man will be able to attend three local gyms and work as a foreman to support his wife and young child as he faces charges of assaulting a referee.

Ron Barassi lauded as political leaders line up jibes

Ron Barassi lauded as political leaders line up jibes

Ron Barassi lauded as political leaders line up jibes

Ron Barassi lauded as political leaders line up jibes

Politics and footy merged in a very public way as nervous fans, dignitaries and AFL officials broke bread at an annual pre-grand final breakfast.

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Magpies fans swoop as Lions fans roar at AFL parade

Magpies fans swoop as Lions fans roar at AFL parade

Collingwood and Brisbane fans have turned out in force for a chance to see their favourite players paraded through Melbourne ahead of the AFL grand final.

Sydney Marathon sets record as country's biggest ever

Sydney Marathon sets record as country's biggest ever

This year's Sydney Marathon had more participants than any previously held in Australia as the city looks to join the highest tier of world-class races.

Feds must take lead in salvaging Comm Games: inquiry

Feds must take lead in salvaging Comm Games: inquiry

A Senate inquiry has called for the federal government to facilitate finding a replacement Australian host for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Scepticism around price of Games before cancellation

Scepticism around price of Games before cancellation

A major city's Commonwealth Games infrastructure wish-list was overlooked and there were doubts about costs even before the event was suddenly cancelled.

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Consultants stand by Games costings despite big blowout

Consultants stand by Games costings despite big blowout

Consultants stand by Games costings despite big blowout

Consultants stand by Games costings despite big blowout

An inquiry examining Victoria's 2026 Commonwealth Games cancellation has grilled a major consulting firm over its role in developing the original business case.

Men accused of Matildas rail shutdown deny involvement

Men accused of Matildas rail shutdown deny involvement

Men accused of Matildas rail shutdown deny involvement

Men accused of Matildas rail shutdown deny involvement

Two men who allegedly cut signalling wires and brought Sydney trains to a standstill during one of the city's biggest events have denied their involvement.

Fans flock to live sites as Matilda-mania takes over

Fans flock to live sites as Matilda-mania takes over

Fans flock to live sites as Matilda-mania takes over

Fans flock to live sites as Matilda-mania takes over

Thousands of fans are expected to pack Stadium Australia for the Matildas' World Cup semi-final against England and millions more will tune in from home.

Heat on premier to front probe into Games dumping

Heat on premier to front probe into Games dumping

Heat on premier to front probe into Games dumping

Heat on premier to front probe into Games dumping

Victoria's decision to cancel hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games will be put under the microscope after the state government lost a key vote.

Crossbench key to Comm Games cancellation inquiry

Crossbench key to Comm Games cancellation inquiry

Crossbench key to Comm Games cancellation inquiry

Crossbench key to Comm Games cancellation inquiry

Crossbenchers are weighing up whether to support a move to establish a parliamentary inquiry into Victoria cancelling the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Premier ducks questions over call up to Games inquiry

Premier ducks questions over call up to Games inquiry

Premier ducks questions over call up to Games inquiry

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.

Weeks of wrangling to settle Commonwealth Games bill

Weeks of wrangling to settle Commonwealth Games bill

Weeks of wrangling to settle Commonwealth Games bill

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Victoria sends Olympics organisers a 'wake-up call'

Queensland's opposition warns Victoria's shock decision to cancel the Commonwealth Games is a wake-up call for organisers of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

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