Victoria's Commonwealth Games move presents one big question: How did Andrews get it so wrong?
1 year, 8 months ago

Victoria's Commonwealth Games move presents one big question: How did Andrews get it so wrong?

ABC  

A betrayal of regional Victorians. These are just some of the summaries about Premier Daniel Andrews's decision to scrap the 2026 Commonwealth Games in regional Victoria. Plan for regional Games behind cost blowout This goes right to the heart of the government's aptitude. Insiders say the initial work by government, Ernst & Young and the Commonwealth Games was inadequate with the uniquely decentralised event not having been properly accounted for. Industry insiders disagree, and the government has offered little detail on why a Melbourne games would cost so much given the stadiums already exist.

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Scotland warns of risks in saving Commonwealth Games
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Scotland warns of risks in saving Commonwealth Games

ABC  

Scotland's government is warning of financial and reputation risks of stepping in to save the 2026 Commonwealth Games in a fresh concern for the event. A Senate committee interim report sheds more light on when red flags began to emerge around the hosting of the 2026 regional Commonwealth Games. The government says significant issues remain as negotiations drift on with …

Stripped-down Commonwealth Games in Glasgow 2026 to use millions of Victorian government money
7 months ago

Stripped-down Commonwealth Games in Glasgow 2026 to use millions of Victorian government money

ABC  

Scotland hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games using Victorian government money will add to the "embarrassment" faced by the state, Nationals leader David Littleproud said. Commonwealth Games Scotland said it will use almost $200 million of Victorian government money to deliver an "innovative, cost-effective and sustainable" Games in Glasgow in 2026. In response to UK media speculation about the destination of …

Australian State of Victoria to Pay 243 Million USD for Withdrawing as 2026 Commonwealth Games Host
1 year, 7 months ago

Australian State of Victoria to Pay 243 Million USD for Withdrawing as 2026 Commonwealth Games Host

News 18  

Australia’s Victoria state will pay A$380 million to Commonwealth Games organisers, Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews said on Saturday, after it withdrew as 2026 event host citing a projected cost blowout. In a joint statement issued by Andrews on Saturday, the Commonwealth Games Federation, Commonwealth Games Federation Partnerships, Commonwealth Games Australia and Victoria said they had “settled all their disputes regarding …

Victoria pulls out of 2026 Commonwealth Games over cost concerns
1 year, 7 months ago

Victoria pulls out of 2026 Commonwealth Games over cost concerns

Hindustan Times  

Australia's state of Victoria has withdrawn as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to projected cost overruns, placing the future of the quadrennial multi-sport event in doubt. Victoria was scheduled to host the 2026 CWG Victoria Premier Dan Andrews said the cost of the Games, which were to have been held in four regional hubs, could blow out to …

Commonwealth Games: The cost to Victorian taxpayers after Daniel Andrews scrapped the 2026 Games
1 year, 7 months ago

Commonwealth Games: The cost to Victorian taxpayers after Daniel Andrews scrapped the 2026 Games

Daily Mail  

Games staff set to receive $50,000 each in payoffs Daniel Andrews' decision to scrap the 2026 Commonwealth Games will heap more pain on Australian taxpayers. Taxpayers are expected to fork out $4.5million in redundancy payments after the Victorian premier pulled the pin on the Games last month. Daniel Andrews' decision to scrap the 2026 Commonwealth Games will heap more pain …

As the dust settles on the Victorian government's Commonwealth Games call, questions about the costing disparity linger
1 year, 8 months ago

As the dust settles on the Victorian government's Commonwealth Games call, questions about the costing disparity linger

ABC  

The decision to cancel the Commonwealth Games was always going to be difficult and controversial. So it was of little surprise that the custodians of the Games were "blindsided" by a call from Victorian officials that the 2026 Commonwealth Games in regional Victoria were off. Within government, senior figures say there is "relief" that the Games have been axed, amid …

Victorian government facing questions after shock Commonwealth Games cancellation
1 year, 8 months ago

Victorian government facing questions after shock Commonwealth Games cancellation

ABC  

In short: Some Liberal figures are calling for resignations over the cancellation of the Victorian Commonwealth Games, but Premier Daniel Andrews has defended his decision Some Liberal figures are calling for resignations over the cancellation of the Victorian Commonwealth Games, but Premier Daniel Andrews has defended his decision What's next? A replacement host for the 2026 Commonwealth Games has not …

Athletes 'heartbroken' by Victorian government's decision to cancel 2026 Commonwealth Games
1 year, 8 months ago

Athletes 'heartbroken' by Victorian government's decision to cancel 2026 Commonwealth Games

ABC  

Australian shooter and gold medallist Bruce Quick says Victoria's sudden cancellation of the Commonwealth Games is "embarrassing". Key points: Athletes say they are "heartbroken" by the cancellation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in regional Victoria The state government says the event will not go ahead due to cost Commonwealth Games stalwarts worry it could be the death of the event …

Commonwealth Games vice-president challenges Daniel Andrews's version of Games decision
1 year, 8 months ago

Commonwealth Games vice-president challenges Daniel Andrews's version of Games decision

ABC  

Commonwealth Games Federation vice-president Kereyn Smith has questioned Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews's integrity over his decision to axe the 2026 Games. Key points: Kereyn Smith has expressed dismay at the lack of consultation with the Commonwealth Games Federation before Victoria made the decision She says assurances were made "at the highest level" that the budget for the Games was under …

Victoria pulling out as 2026 CWG host raises a crucial question: Why hold the Games at all?
1 year, 8 months ago

Victoria pulling out as 2026 CWG host raises a crucial question: Why hold the Games at all?

Hindustan Times  

On Tuesday morning, the Australian state of Victoria withdrew from hosting the 2026 edition of the Commonwealth Games citing budget blowouts, leaving the Commonwealth Games Federation without a host just three years out from the quadrennial showpiece. Victoria premier Daniel Andrews announced the state’s decision, saying Victoria was “ready to help” when approached “at the last minute,” but “not at …

Commonwealth Games in limbo as Australia pulls out as 2026 host
1 year, 8 months ago

Commonwealth Games in limbo as Australia pulls out as 2026 host

The Hindu  

The Australian State of Victoria pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 citing major cost blow-outs, leaving organisers fuming as they scrambled to keep the multi-sport event afloat. State Premier Daniel Andrews said the initial estimated Aus$2 billion needed to hold the Games would more likely be around Aus$7 billion, which he called "well …

Commonwealth Games in limbo as Australian state Victoria pulls out as 2026 host
1 year, 8 months ago

Commonwealth Games in limbo as Australian state Victoria pulls out as 2026 host

The Hindu  

The Australian state of Victoria pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Tuesday citing major cost blow-outs, leaving organisers fuming as they scrambled to keep the multi-sport event afloat. State Premier Daniel Andrews said the initial estimated Aus$2 billion needed to hold the Games would more likely be around Aus$7 billion, which he called “well and truly too …

Why did Australia withdraw as Commonwealth Games 2026 hosts?
1 year, 8 months ago

Why did Australia withdraw as Commonwealth Games 2026 hosts?

India TV News  

Australia have withdrawn as the hosts of the Commonwealth Games 2026. The reason for the same has been clarified by the Victoria Premier Dan Andrews stating the cost to host the 12-day sporting event is too high. He said his government had initially budgeted 2.6 billion Australian dollars to stage the Games in five regional cities but recent estimates put …

Does Victoria's cancellation sound a death knell for the Commonwealth Games?
1 year, 8 months ago

Does Victoria's cancellation sound a death knell for the Commonwealth Games?

ABC  

The 2026 Commonwealth Games were supposed to be a revival. It's not as if fans of the Commonwealth Games, and sports that depend on them for their brightest time in the sun, haven't heard the bell toll before. They've planted themselves in the public's psyche on the back of soaring moments, showcasing beloved sports — like netball, lawn bowls, and …

Commonwealth Games scrapped in regional Victoria as government redirects allocated money
1 year, 8 months ago

Commonwealth Games scrapped in regional Victoria as government redirects allocated money

ABC  

In short: The government has cancelled its plans to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, saying the cost of hosting would be too high The government has cancelled its plans to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, saying the cost of hosting would be too high What's next? "What's become clear is that the cost of hosting these Games in 2026 is …

Daniel Andrews cancels 2026 Commonwealth Games: 'Biggest setback for Victoria in decades'
1 year, 8 months ago

Daniel Andrews cancels 2026 Commonwealth Games: 'Biggest setback for Victoria in decades'

Daily Mail  

The cancellation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to be held in regional Victoria by Premier Daniel Andrews has been slammed as a huge 'setback for Victoria', as the Games' peak body reveals it only had eight hours' notice. Left to right are Victorian Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan, Regional Development Minister Harriet Shing, Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee CEO …

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