The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

The Australian state of Victoria has pulled out of hosting the Games less than three years before the start, citing spiralling costs. Now cities across the Commonwealth are lining up to say ‘no’ to staging the event

The decision made over cost concerns represents a major blow for an event that has lost relevance in recent years.

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?

Victorian mayors are finding hope in the state government's promised investment, after the Commonwealth Games were axed from the regions.

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?

Perth’s lord mayor is keen but all other Australian states have ruled out stepping in to replace Victoria

A host of sporting bodies and athletes have criticised Victoria's decision to scrap hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games.