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Commonwealth Games 2026: why has Victoria pulled out and what happens now?

With the Australia state of Victoria stepping away from its commitment to host the Games, will the event be able to go ahead?

The Guardian - AU

‘Aren’t what they used to be’: other Australian states quick to rule out bids for 2026 Commonwealth Games after Victorian withdrawal

Perth’s lord mayor is keen but all other Australian states have ruled out stepping in to replace Victoria

The Guardian - AU

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.

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The Commonwealth Games Boss Has Ripped Into Dan Andrews For Canning The Event At The 11th Hour

"Daniel Andrews and Jacinta Allan’s botched Games will only leave a legacy of failure and missed opportunities."

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Toll from spate of mysterious horse deaths rises to 13

Another three horses have been reported dead after authorities launched an investigation into a spate of mystery illnesses and sudden horse deaths in Victoria.

AAP

Australia’s Victoria state withdraws as host of 2026 Commonwealth Games

The original budget for the games was estimated to be around 2.6 billion dollars (£1.3 billion) but ballooned out to nearly triple that.

The Independent UK

Australia Commonwealth Games 2026: Victoria cancels event after costs blow out to $7bn

Commonwealth Games Federation says the state government’s decision was ‘hugely disappointing’

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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.

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Concern grows over mystery horse deaths in Victoria as toll rises to 13

Horses at five properties, all at least 30km apart, have died within 48 hours of the rapid onset of a severe, unspecified illness

The Guardian - AU

With less than a year to go, the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is in a dreadful mess. These 5 steps are needed to fix it

The Murray Darling Basin Plan is an historic deal between state and federal governments to save Australia’s most important river system. The A$13 billion plan, inked over a decade ago, was supposed to rein in the water extracted by farmers and communities, and make sure the environment got the water…

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‘Should be closed after midnight’: experts warn 4am pokies closures in Victoria will do little to stop harm

Proposed mandatory closing times will still allow 361 venues to remain open after 2am, data suggests

The Guardian - AU

Spate of mysterious horse deaths sparks investigation

Authorities are investigating how 10 horses died across three separate Victorian properties after showing short-term signs of illness.

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Mystery of at least 10 horse deaths in Victoria sparks urgent investigation

Agriculture Victoria says it is ‘working with local veterinarians and experts to investigate the cause of multiple sudden horse deaths at three properties’

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Sweeping gaming reforms to minimise harm in Victoria

The Victorian government has announced a series of reforms to reduce gambling harm at venues with electronic gaming machines across the state.

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Evening Standard

Fury as ‘thousands’ stranded at Victoria Station by major signal failure

Passengers were left stranded during Friday’s rush hour as signal failures at a central London station caused chaos.

The Walrus

Could the Missing Middle Solve the Housing Crisis?

Victoria, BC, is making an ambitious move to densify neighbourhoods. It could be a model for the rest of the country

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Energy bills: average Victorian seeking help over debts to utility companies owes $2,459, report finds

Consumer Action Law Centre says providers should do more to direct customers to help as average energy bill debts increase by $750 since 2021

Evening Standard

Parliament Square reimagined: Traffic could be banned under ambitious new proposals

New blueprint ‘reimagines’ the square, Whitehall and the Victoria Embankment if pedestrians were given priority over traffic

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The Guardian - AU

Australia nearing record amount of solar panel uptake to beat rising power prices, analysts say

Exclusive: The ongoing strength of rooftop solar installations contrasts with the sharp slowdown in new large-scale solar farms

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Victoria’s mental health watchdog criticised after fighting release of secret recommendations

MHCC appeals ruling that found it was in public interest to release documents

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‘It makes no sense’: Victorian government urged to reconsider sale of dozens of properties

Residential land acquired for level-crossing removals in Melbourne’s south-east being prepared for sale

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Murray-Darling basin environmental flows found to be key to saving 140 species at risk of extinction

Environment Victoria calls for Andrews government to end opposition to commonwealth water purchases to save river

The Conversation

New transmission lines are controversial for nearby communities. But batteries and virtual lines could cut how many we need

Australia’s power grid was built to transport power from coal-fired power stations or the Snowy Hydro scheme to large cities and industrial precincts. The large transmission lines were designed with generation supply and demand, the shortest routes, and cost in mind.

The Guardian - AU

Guardian Essential poll: support drops for Indigenous voice but more Australians still in favour than against

Victoria and South Australia are most in favour of constitutional change while Queenslanders and those older than 55 are more likely to oppose

AAP

Market forces blamed for $12m in project boss salaries

Victoria is paying more than a dozen road and rail project bosses above the maximum recommended package but the state government has defended the salaries.

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