Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
AAP
AAP
Sport
Adrian Black

Councils brace for Commonwealth Games cost

Ballarat is among five regional Victorian centres facing the cost of Commonwealth Games events. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Five Victorian regional hubs are jumping at the chance to host Commonwealth Games events in 2026 despite concerns over the likely costs.

Geelong City councillor Anthony Aitken said recent financial data suggested the state's second biggest city, which will host nine events and the closing ceremony, could not afford the Games outlay.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.