The Gold Coast has scrapped its bid to host the 2026/27 Commonwealth Games after it failed to generate support from the state or federal governments. Â
Victoria's premier has defended not publicly flagging potential cost pressures on the 2026 Commonwealth Games in the lead-up to the event being canned.
Commonwealth Games Australia's chief still believes the nation will host the next edition of the multi-sport event despite Victoria's withdrawal as host.
Australia reached 1000 Commonwealth Games gold medals on Sunday night, with the Diamonds reclaiming their netball crown by beating Jamaica in the final.
Australian swimmers have grabbed five of the seven gold medals on offer in a dominant opening night in the pool at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
