State government had estimated the Games would cost $2.6bn to host across five regional sites
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The Victorian 2026 Commonwealth Games will be cancelled due to funding issues.
The premier, Daniel Andrews, is expected to announce the move at a press conference at 9:30am. Guardian Australia understands he will announce a cancellation, not a postponement.
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