The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

The Australian state of Victoria has pulled out of hosting the Games less than three years before the start, citing spiralling costs. Now cities across the Commonwealth are lining up to say ‘no’ to staging the event

The decision made over cost concerns represents a major blow for an event that has lost relevance in recent years.

The 2026 Games, which Daniel Andrews announced would be cancelled, was set to be held across Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat, Gippsland and Shepparton

Premier Daniel Andrews announced on Tuesday that the Victorian government has withdrawn from its commitment to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, citing an anticipated cost blowout from an original estimate of A$2.6 billion to over $6-$7 billion.

The future of the Commonwealth Games have been cast in doubt after Victoria pulled out of plans to host the event in 2026 due to spiralling costs.

Games federation says they are ‘hugely disappointed’ with Victoria’s decision

For those that believe in the power of sport there will always be a place for major events. But do the Games deserve that place?

Victorian mayors are finding hope in the state government's promised investment, after the Commonwealth Games were axed from the regions.

Victoria pulls out of 2026 Commonwealth Games citing cost blow-outs, leaving organisers scrambling to keep event afloat. Victoria's Premier Daniel Andrews refused to spend $7B on the multi-sport event, instead announcing a $2B support package for regional Victoria. Commonwealth Games Federation blasted the move as "hugely disappointing" and is now…

The 2026 Commonwealth Games were set to be held in regional Victoria.

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