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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Victoria’s ‘sporting capital’ title Australia’s great myth
The Commonwealth Games will never die, what is dead is the myth that Victoria is some sort of mystical sporting paradise, writes Julian Linden.
No concerns over Brisbane Olympics funding: Bach
The IOC boss claims not to have any concerns about the $5bn 2032 host city contract with Brisbane.
How can anyone take Vic seriously with Dan in charge?
Daniel Andrews has embarrassed all Victorians – again. Having bailed on the Comm Games, we are now a global laughing stock sending a message we cannot be trusted.
Swimming icon joins chorus of athletes backing Comm Games
One of Australia’s greatest athletes has joined the chorus of support for the continuation of the Commonwealth Games, highlighting its role in helping athletes chase their dreams.
‘Beggars belief’: Sporting bodies turn on Vic Govt
The Victorian Government has been savaged over its call to cancel the 2026 Commonwealth Games – with the reasons given not satisfying a number of Australia’s biggest sporting bodies.
Shock, disbelief as Andrews ‘snatches away Games dream’
Emma McKeon, Australia’s most decorated Commonwealth Games athlete, has led the chorus of disappointment at Daniel Andrews’ stunning move to cancel the 2026 event.
‘Embarrassment’: Coates slams Games cancellation
John Coates, vice-president of the International Olympic Committee, says Victoria should not have bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games without its business case ‘stacking up’.
Call for independent review into 2032 Olympics in wake of Comm Games fiasco
The Queensland LNP says Victoria’s decision to can the 2026 Commonwealth Games makes it clear the state government needs an independent authority overseeing the 2032 Games’ infrastructure plans. VOTE IN THE POLL
Victoria just killed the Commonwealth Games
The 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games were a stunning success and left a lasting legacy. Twenty years later, Victoria’s shambolic withdrawal has likely killed the Games for good.
Cultural overhaul on full display in Hockeyroos’ Indian torching
Despite a brutal government funding cut, the Hockeyroos are showing no signs of decline, with the inexperienced members of the squad stepping to the challenge in the lead up to Paris.
Games ‘mediocrity’ fear over $2bn shortfall
Elite sport faces a $2bn funding cliff that will lead to Commonwealth and Olympic Games mediocrity, a member of Victoria’s Games leadership has warned.
Let’s beat Poms and back Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games Australia implores the Federal Government to commit the necessary preparation funding for the 20 program sports through to December 2026.
Bol’s lawyer questions ‘margin call’ positive sample
Peter Bol’s lawyer, Paul Greene has says his client’s positive sample could simply come down to interpretation of data and that there are examples of such instances being overturned.
Bol’s collapse: Inside story of Olympic star’s failed drug test
Peter Bol says he was left completely confused by news that he had tested positive for EPO and opens up on his relief of the news becoming public as he fights to clear his name.
What’s the Buzz Awards: Saddest retirement of 2022
Rugby league will never be the same after one of its most iconic figures hung up the boots – or microphone – for the last time. PHIL ROTHFIELD reveals his 2022 sport awards.
McKeon madness pushes Aussies into Ian Thorpe territory
Emma McKeon again stole the show on the penultimate day at the world shortcourse championships, but her deeds now have Australia in rare air from the Ian Thorpe era.
Shattered: Human error robs Aussie teenager of gold
Australia’s Isaac Cooper has had his victory in the 50m backstroke final rescinded after a bizarre false start error, with the teenager utterly devastated with the final outcome.
Cody Simpson gets one up on ‘love triangle’ rival
Cody Simpson didn’t win an individual race but his move from pop star to pool has him in the top 10 for the GQ Sportsman of the Year — and rival Kyle Chalmers is a notable absentee.
The drastic change which could bring hockey gold in 2032
The Hockeyroos have not won the Olympic gold medal for more than two decades as calls grow louder for a significant change which could turn around fortunes.
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