Commonwealth Games: Australia drop out could be 'death knell'

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1970-01-01 08:00

Victoria's decision to walk away from 2026 hosting duties could be a "death knell" for the Games.

Fifteen months ago, a proud Daniel Andrews strode into a regional Australian stadium and announced Victoria would host the 2026 Commonwealth Games - promising "a games like no other".

But on Tuesday Mr Andrews - decidedly less jubilant - faced a media pack as he tersely revealed the state would...