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Is Victoria planning to impose rent freezes and will that solve the housing crisis?

Labor is mulling a cap on prices and a levy on Airbnb-type listing. But some experts say that won’t do enough to fix the key problem of lack of supply

The Guardian - AU

Victorian police officer who shared images of Dani Laidley sacked over photos of dead bodies

Former detective Murray Gentner was charged by an internal police standards body with ‘disgraceful/improper conduct’ over crime scene images

The Guardian - AU

Building houses in factories for the Commonwealth Games was meant to help the housing crisis. What now?

Huge sporting events come with substantial public investment in housing. After Melbourne hosted the 1956 Olympics, about 600 houses in the athlete village became public housing in West Heidelberg. After Melbourne hosted the 2006 Commonwealth Games, the athlete village in Parkville was largely sold off, with 320 houses going to…

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A sporting empire starts to crumble

Victoria's decision to pull out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games after a budget blowout shines light on the huge amount of money it takes for these sporting extravaganzas.

Newsroom.co.nz

I’m a renter. My property’s real estate agent has been using offshore staff. Is this legal?

This sounds very stressful, says Australian consumer law and policy professional Kat George. Your best next step might be making this your landlord’s problem

The Guardian - AU

Productivity Commission appoints Chris Barrett as new chief, treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms

Chalmers announces Barrett, deputy secretary of Victoria’s treasury and finance department, will begin his five-year appointment from September

The Guardian - AU

Keen to get off gas in your home, but struggling to make the switch? Research shows you're not alone

More than five million households in Australia are connected to the gas network. Tackling climate change requires homes and businesses to move away from gas, and instead embrace electric appliances as the power grid shifts to renewable energy.

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Can the Commonwealth Games with intrinsic links to UK's colonial past stay relevant?

Only a month ago, athletes from around Victoria in Australia came together to mark the milestone of 1000 days to go until the state was to host the…

The National (Scotland)

‘Full steam ahead’ and no way out: how much can we trust cost estimates for the Brisbane Olympics?

Victoria’s shock cancellation of the Commonwealth Games prompts fresh scrutiny of Queensland’s commitment to host the 2032 Olympics

The Guardian - AU

Scientific breakthrough uses mRNA technology to create a highly effective malaria vaccine

In preclinical models, Trans-Tasman research collaborators from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington's Ferrier Research Institute and the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research in New Zealand and the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity in Australia developed an mRNA-based vaccine that can effectively target and stimulate protective immune cell…

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Commonwealth Games cost blowout known by government for months, Daniel Andrews confirms

Victorian premier says it is possible a $5bn budget allocation was proposed earlier this year, prior to Games being cancelled

The Guardian - AU

Nine confirms talks with Andrew Probyn as it begins building super bureau in press gallery

Sources say former ABC political editor may be up for dual newspaper and TV role. Plus: West Australian and 10 News First wrongly identify accused murderer

The Guardian - AU

New Victorian team to replace Magpies in Super Netball

A Melbourne team owned by the Sports Entertainment Network will replace Collingwood in the 2024 Super Netball competition.

AAP

Gold Coast mayor says city ready to step in as 2026 Commonwealth Games hosts

Gold Coast, which staged the 2018 Games, could step in after Victoria withdrew as hosts earlier this week.

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Report sounded alarm on Games headaches for Victoria

A Victorian government-funded report suggested Commonwealth Games athletes could be housed in a docked cruise ship as a solution to accommodation challenges.

The National (Scotland)

Yousaf: 'Serious' talks needed on affordability of hosting Commonwealth Games

cotland’s First Minister has said there needs to be a conversation on whether Scotland could afford to host the Commonwealth Games after the 2026…

The Independent UK

Yousaf: We need to discuss if Scotland can afford to host Commonwealth Games

The First Minister said a conversation was needed on whether Scotland could step in to host the 2026 Games.

The Independent UK

Scotland to explore hosting Commonwealth Games in joint bid – Humza Yousaf

Victoria state in Australia has pulled out of host the event in 2026.

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Evening Standard

London could replace Victoria as 2026 Commonwealth Games host

London could step in as host for the 2026 Commonwealth Games after Victoria pulled out from the role yesterday.

The Guardian - AU

Victorians need to know why Daniel Andrews thought hosting the Commonwealth Games was a good idea

There are now very good reasons to worry about the judgment and capacity of the state government

The Conversation

Cancelling the Commonwealth Games won't come cheaply – Victoria now faces the legal consequences

The cancellation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games by Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews took all stakeholders – Commonwealth Games officials, athletes, sports bodies and local government officials – by surprise.

AAP

Games snub unlocks cash for regional housing: Andrews

The Victorian government says cancelling the Commonwealth Games will mean more money for regional Victoria, as it continues to defend its decision.

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: With no host for 2026, the Commonwealth Games may have run its last race

In today’s newsletter: Escalating costs mean Victoria will no longer host the competition – but can another host be found?

AAP

Call for energy investors to make most of 'golden age'

Energy investors have been urged to take advantage of Australia's golden age in climate policy, with "crazy, science-denying" naysayers waiting in the wings.

AAP

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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