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Commonwealth Games
Victorian Taxpayers to Pay Malaysia $200 Million to Host Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games Federation offered Malaysia a hefty sum to host the event, amidst ongoing turmoil and uncertainty.
Australia’s Gold Coast Backs out of Bid to Host 2026 Commonwealth Games
‘In simple terms, it seems our Games’ vision doesn’t align with the vision of the state or federal governments.’
Australia May Completely Lose Rights to Host Commonwealth Games
There are three months left for Australia to find a hosting state before it loses right to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Taxpayers Foot Additional $1.3 Million Bill for Cancellation of Commonwealth Games
Opposition leader John Pesutto said the Victorian Premier ’must come clean' on when the former Andrews government decided to cancel the Games.
Gold Coast Mayor Criticises Dan Andrews for Cancelling Commonwealth Games, Premier Ready to Move On
In a war of words, Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has described Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews’ decision to axe the 2026 Commonwealth Games as “un-Australian,” while the premier has said that the matter is “settled” and is ready to move on.
Commonwealth Games
Two Aussie Hockey players, Jayde Taylor and Brooke Peris got the first “Gold” scoop of the Games. Taking a “selfie” they hoped to capture Queen Elizabeth II in the background as she emerged from a doorway on Thursday July 24. They hit the jackpot when the Queen obliged by smiling at the camera from the other side of the fence just at the right time, showing the British Queen’s media smartness.
