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Adrian Black

Games snub unlocks cash for regional housing: Andrews

Premier Daniel Andrews says funding earmarked for athlete villages could now be spent more widely. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Regional hubs no longer hosting the Commonwealth Games will have to share a $1 billion social housing fund with the rest of Victoria.

The state government on Tuesday revealed it would not host the Games in 2026 blaming forecast cost blowouts, but vowed to proceed with infrastructure upgrades and housing builds connected to the scrapped event.

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