Victoria’s 2026 Commonwealth Games cancelled

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The benefit was the avoided future cost, which was significant at about ~ 5.5b.

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InQueensland --> 'Multiple proposals' to host Commonwealth Games, new venue announced in May

The Commonwealth Games Federation plans to announce a new host for the 2026 event next month, saying it has "multiple proposals" to replace Victoria ...

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ABC News --> Glasgow to host 2026 Commonwealth Games Victoria pulled out of, after 'generous' contribution from Australia

The 2026 Commonwealth Games that Victoria pulled out of appear set to be held in Glasgow, after the Scottish government confirmed its support for hosting the event.

In July 2023, the then-Andrews government announced the games, which had been due to highlight several regional centres in Victoria, would be scrapped due to cost blowouts.

In a statement released on Tuesday, Health Secretary Neil Gray described Scotland's financial resources as "limited".

On Saturday, Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) President Ben Houston announced the organisation had committed to "a multi-million pound investment that will support making Glasgow 2026 a reality". ...