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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.

The Independent UK

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.

AAP

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 National (Scotland)

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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.

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

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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.

The Conversation

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.

AAP

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?

The Guardian - UK

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

CWG in limbo as Victoria pulls out as 2026 host over spiralling cost

Australia's Victoria state has withdrawn as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, its state chief citing the rising budget as the reason. Victoria premier Daniel Andrews said his government initially earmarked AU$2.6 billion (Rs 14,760cr) to stage the 23rd edition of the quadrennial Games in five cities, but as per…

The Times of India

Ahmedabad may bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games

GANDHINAGAR: Even as the Gujarat government has begun putting up infrastructure for Ahmedabad to bid for hosting the 2036 Olympic Games, the state government has indicated that it could bid for Ahmedabad hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games. This even as Australia's Victoria on Tuesday pulled out of hosting the 2026…

The Times of India

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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Newsroom.co.nz

Why the Commonwealth Games still matter

Victoria's backflip on hosting the Games in 2026 should not be the death knell for an event that serves vital purposes for athletes and can transcend sport, writes Angela Walker

AAP

Andrews coy on Commonwealth Games cancellation cost

Premier Daniel Andrews has refused to speculate on how much Victoria will have to pay for reneging on its contract to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

AAP

Driver hunted over theft and killing of two dogs

Police are hunting for a driver who stole two Jack Russell terriers from a property in Victoria's northwest before the dogs were found dead nearby.

The Guardian - UK

Commonwealth Games crisis shows model for hosting big events is broken

Victoria’s withdrawal as 2026 host should be a catalyst for a sustainable way of staging major tournaments and meetings

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The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf looks into Scotland staging Commonwealth Games as part of joint bid

Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf said he has asked his staff to “explore” the possibility of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games as part…

AAP

Games officials pin hopes on new Australian host city

Commonwealth Games officials face an uphill battle to convince another Australian state to host the 2026 event after Victoria's shock cancellation.

Evening Standard

2026 Commonwealth Games: Who could host the event?

Alberta has withdrawn its support for the 2030 Commonwealth Games while the Australian state of Victoria pulled out of hosting the 2026 Games

The Independent UK

Key questions answered as Victoria pulls out of hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games

Victoria state premier Daniel Andrews said cost estimations had risen as high as seven billion Australian dollars.

The Guardian - UK

British Commonwealth Games bid encouraged after 2026 hosts withdraw

The Commonwealth Games Federation described the UK as fantastic hosts after the Australian state of Victoria pulled out due to high costs

The Independent UK

Commonwealth Games organisers happy to listen to any UK offer to host 2026 event

State premier Daniel Andrews announced Victoria was pulling out on Tuesday, citing rising costs.

The Guardian - AU

Commonwealth Games organisers unaware of external consultants’ cost forecasts until shock cancellation

Australian Games body slams Victorian government, calling predicted blowout a ‘gross exaggeration’

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