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Games chief reveals funding pledge before shock axing
Premier Jacinta Allan assured Commonwealth Games representatives Victoria would make good on funding the 2026 event that was later dumped, a top official says.
Oct 23, 2023
Volkanovski looking for UFC revenge against Makhachev
Aussie UFC ace Alex Volkanovski says Sunday's clash with lightweight champion, Russian Islam Makhachev, is a chance to avenge a rare defeat.
Oct 20, 2023
Premier stands by silence on 'unacceptable' Games costs
Victoria's premier has defended not publicly flagging potential cost pressures on the 2026 Commonwealth Games in the lead-up to the event being canned.
Oct 10, 2023
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Top bureaucrat says he flagged axing $2b blowout Games
Victoria's government was told months before it cancelled the Commonwealth Games the event would cost almost $2 billion more than expected.
Oct 09, 2023
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.
Oct 05, 2023
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.
Oct 05, 2023
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.
Sep 30, 2023
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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.
Sep 29, 2023
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.
Sep 17, 2023
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.
Sep 14, 2023
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.
Aug 29, 2023
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.
Aug 28, 2023
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.
Aug 17, 2023
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.
Aug 16, 2023
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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.
Aug 02, 2023
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.
Aug 01, 2023
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.
Jul 25, 2023
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.
Jul 24, 2023
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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.
Jul 21, 2023
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.
Jul 20, 2023
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.
Jul 19, 2023
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.
Jul 19, 2023
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