Standing ‘in tatters’ over Comm Games failure
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate says Australia will be damaged after his proposal to save the Games garnered zero state and federal support.
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$7m black hole: Rinehart’s bombshell Swimming Australia claims
As crisis-torn Swimming Australia faces the threat of expulsion from its sport, former billionaire sponsor Gina Rinehart dropped a funding bombshell which could prove to be the final nail in the governing body’s coffin.
Consultants back original Games figures
Ernst and Young partners refused to tell a federal Senate inquiry say how much they were paid to design the business case for the 2026 games.
$380m Games debacle revealed
A series of warnings exposing how the 2026 Commonwealth Games bid was a disaster waiting to happen are detailed in the business case.
Legendary Australian swimmer John Devitt passes away
Tributes are flowing in for double Olympic champion swimmer John Devitt, who has died in Sydney after a long illness.
‘I’m pumped’: New swim sensation at Commonwealth Youth Games
She was tipped to make waves and that’s exactly what this young swimmer has done at the Commonwealth Youth Games as rugby, triathlon and cycling delivered more gold. Day 4 result wrap.
Compo risk as Canada scraps bid for Games
Victoria’s opposition says there could be fallout for the state after Canada scrapped its bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
New blow for Comm Games as Canada pulls bid
Alberta pulls plug on bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with cost and Victoria’s withdrawal blamed for the decision.
Cycling, beach volleyball, triathlon guns to watch at Commonwealth Youth Games
They’re not big on numbers but Australia’s cyclists, beach volleyballers and triathletes have golden ambitions. Meet the 16 teens set to shine at the Commonwealth Youth Games.
Young talent time! Our 76 teens to cheer at Commonwealth Youth Games
They are hoping to be a household names in the lead-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and come from a suburb or area near you. The 76 Commonwealth Youth Games guns to follow now.
‘Mix Fix it, vision’: Rugby Sevens teens at Commonwealth Youth Games
No one knows better than Olympic gold medallist Shannon Parry what it takes to be a winner in Rugby Sevens and she believes we have the right mix for Commonwealth Youth Games success.
Aussie teen swimmers on radar for Commonwealth Youth Games
Australia has high hopes of medal success in some events and PB’s in others at the Commonwealth Youth Games. The young guns to watch and those expected to create waves.
Where’s the proof? Andrews keeps Comm Games boss in dark
The boss of the Commonwealth Games says he has seen no proof of Daniel Andrews’ claim the cancelled event would have cost between $6bn and $7bn.
‘We back our girls’: Netballers set to shine at Commonwealth Youth Games
Expectations are high for Australia as they take to the netball court, and despite a new format, officials are backing our girls in. Meet the 10 young stars lining up at the Commonwealth Youth Games.
Gosper slams ‘reckless’ Games call
The former IOC vice-president’s comments come as Victorian negotiators return home from London without having struck a compensation deal.
Games compo talks stall for weeks
Victoria is expecting its Commonwealth Games compensation talks to drag on for weeks.
Pittman’s radical plan to save Comm Games
World champion hurdler Jana Pittman has unveiled a radical plan to save the 2026 Commonwealth Games, after Victorian Premier Dan Andrews’ announced the decision to pull out.
UK urges cities to help clear up Andrews’ mess
Britain’s Sports Minister has said he hopes Australia will come up with an alternative proposal to stage the 2026 Commonwealth Games after the shock withdrawal of host Victoria.
Exposed: Andrews’ secret 2022 major event backflip
Dan Andrews axed a key world sporting event at the end of 2022 but it never became public knowledge until now, begging the question, did he get cold feet on the 2026 Games long ago?
Victoria’s $1b black hole: The cost of ditching Comm Games
Olympic great Grant Hackett has slammed Dan Andrews’ decision to cancel the 2026 Commonwealth Games – and highlighted just how costly it will be for the Victorian government.
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