9News papers are reporting this.
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/melbourne-set-to-step-into-b…
"Melbourne has emerged as a likely host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the Victorian government confirming an approach from a desperate Commonwealth Games Federation faced with the embarrassment that no other city in its community of more than 50 nations is willing to bid for host-city status."
Apparently feasibility studies are under way to determine if Victoria can justify hosting the event; some other states are not interested. Despite the headline, part of the feasibility is into which regional cities could be involved.
- Is the Commonwealth Games event still relevant in these times of continual international competitions, world championships, and of course the Olympic Games?
- Should Victoria host these games in 2026?
- What do you see are the benefits of doing so?
There's a reason no other Commonwealth nation wants it.