The Latest Breaking News from Daniel Andrews

For those that believe in the power of sport there will always be a place for major events. But do the Games deserve that place?

Victoria pulls out of 2026 Commonwealth Games citing cost blow-outs, leaving organisers scrambling to keep event afloat. Victoria's Premier Daniel Andrews refused to spend $7B on the multi-sport event, instead announcing a $2B support package for regional Victoria. Commonwealth Games Federation blasted the move as "hugely disappointing" and is now…

The 2026 Commonwealth Games were set to be held in regional Victoria.

With the Australia state of Victoria stepping away from its commitment to host the Games, will the event be able to go ahead?

"Daniel Andrews and Jacinta Allan’s botched Games will only leave a legacy of failure and missed opportunities."

The original budget for the games was estimated to be around 2.6 billion dollars (£1.3 billion) but ballooned out to nearly triple that.

Commonwealth Games Federation says the state government’s decision was ‘hugely disappointing’

The 2026 Commonwealth Games slated for regional Victoria will not go ahead after the state government pulled support, saying hosting them will cost too much.

Proposed mandatory closing times will still allow 361 venues to remain open after 2am, data suggests

The Victorian government has announced a series of reforms to reduce gambling harm at venues with electronic gaming machines across the state.

Municipal peak body also says more town planners are desperately needed to speed up building approvals