Queensland Rejects Hosting Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast Mayor Pleads for Opportunity Introduction In a surprising turn of events, the Queensland government has firmly rejected the proposal to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. This decision comes after Victoria axed the event due to cost blowouts. Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate, however, has pleaded for a four-week […]
Victoria Cancels 2026 Commonwealth Games Due to Cost Blowout Overview Victoria State Premier, Daniel Andrews, has announced the cancellation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, citing an exorbitant cost blowout. Originally estimated to cost $2.6 billion, the projected cost of hosting the games in Victoria had soared to between $6 billion and $7 billion. Andrews stated […]
Victoria’s 2026 Commonwealth Games Cancelled Introduction The cancellation of Victoria‘s bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games has sparked controversy and criticism of the state government. Premier Daniel Andrews announced that the Games would cost the state more than $6 billion, more than double the initial estimate of $2.6 billion. This decision has faced backlash […]