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Melbourne announced as host city of 2026 Commonwealth games

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The Australian state of Victoria and the city of Melbourne will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games

The opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games will be held at Melbourne’s MCG, giving a much-needed injection of life back to the city once known for the world’s longest lockdown.

Premier Daniel Andrews said there will be a strong focus on hosting events in regional areas to help boost the economy.

The MCG will host the opening ceremony, however, most events will be hosted in regional hubs.

Photo: Courtesy of the MCG

“This will be a Commonwealth Games like no other. We promised we wouldn’t be doing a re-run of 2006, as successful as that was,” Premier Andrews said.

Photo: Premier Daniel Andrews.

Four hubs in Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Gippsland will be established each with an athletes’ village. Shepparton will also host a series of events.  

Premier Andrews said hosting the games is an opportunity to highlight regional parts of Victoria and invest in sporting infrastructure in those areas.

Photo: Stadium in Geelong, which will focus on hosting swimming, diving, gymnastics, hockey, table tennis, triathlon and beach volleyball events.

He thanked the  Commonwealth commitee for accepting a bid focusing on reviving the regions.

“I’m sure from their point of view, it’s a bit riskier than just running it in the middle of a large city,” Premier Andrews said.

The Victorian government has estimated prosperous employment opportunities with over 4,000 jobs in the lead-up and throughout the games and another 3000 thereafter.

Minister for Regional Development Mary-Anne Thomas added, “We’ve always known the value of regional Victoria, and the 2026 Commonwealth Games will provide a chance to showcase all we have to offer to the world.”

Negotiations are continuing into commercial deals of the event.

The 2026 Melbourne Commonwealth Games will be the next event after this year’s event hosted in Birmingham, UK. Photo: Arena Birmingham

Amanda Gunn contributed to this report

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Markets shrug as Trump tariffs take effect

Investors remain calm amid Trump’s 15% tariffs, focusing on future policy uncertainty and inflation risks instead.

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Investors remain calm amid Trump’s 15% tariffs, focusing on future policy uncertainty and inflation risks instead.

Investors are largely unfazed as U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs officially come into effect. The administration has introduced a blanket 15 percent levy on imports, initially set at 10 percent under temporary regulations, but markets have responded with little drama. Analysts suggest traders have grown accustomed to tariff announcements, limiting any immediate shock to equities.

While the headline policy shift is significant, experts argue the real concern lies elsewhere. Ongoing uncertainty around global trade policy and the potential for further measures is keeping investors cautious. Rather than reacting to the current rate, markets appear more focused on what could come next.

Inflation pressures also remain firmly on the radar, as higher import costs could feed into consumer prices over time. For now, however, the broader market landscape looks largely unchanged, with investors taking a wait-and-see approach.


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Savannah Guthrie family offers $1 million reward in search for missing mother

Savannah Guthrie’s family offers $1M reward for info on her missing mother, as FBI investigates suspect linked to DNA evidence.

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Savannah Guthrie’s family offers $1M reward for info on her missing mother, as FBI investigates suspect linked to DNA evidence.

The family of US television host Savannah Guthrie is offering a staggering $1 million reward for information leading to the recovery of her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie. Nancy was last seen on January 31 after being dropped off at her home near Tucson, Arizona, before she was reported missing the following day.

Authorities, including the FBI, have been investigating the disappearance, previously raising the reward to $100,000 as the search intensified. Investigators have now obtained a DNA sample from a glove found near Nancy’s home, believed to be linked to a suspect captured in doorbell camera footage before her suspected abduction.

Savannah shared a heartbreaking message as the desperate search continues, with her family urging anyone with information to come forward. The case has gripped the nation as officials pursue every possible lead.

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Albanese evacuated from Lodge due to security threat

Anthony Albanese evacuated from The Lodge amid security threat, federal police conducting thorough search assures public safety

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Anthony Albanese evacuated from The Lodge amid security threat, federal police conducting thorough search assures public safety

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– Prime Minister Albanese was evacuated from The Lodge due to a security threat.
– Australian Federal Police confirmed no current threat to public safety.

Anthony Albanese has been evacuated from The Lodge in Canberra due to a security threat.Federal police relocated the Prime Minister to a secure location around 6 pm.

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A comprehensive search of the protection establishment is ongoing.

The Australian Federal Police confirmed there is no current threat to public safety.

An Australian Federal Police spokesperson said they were alerted to an alleged security incident at the property, near Parliament House.

“A thorough search of a protection establishment was undertaken and nothing suspicious was located,” a statement said.

“There is no current threat to the community or public safety.

The scene at The Lodge. Photo Credit: Lexie Jeuniewic

“Further information will be provided at an appropriate time.”

This incident follows a recent event where a man was shot dead by Secret Service agents after breaching the perimeter of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, while Mr Trump and his wife Melania were in Washington.

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Prime Minister Albanese’s evacuation highlights ongoing security concerns. Authorities are increasing vigilance in light of recent events involving high-profile figures.

Coordination between federal and local agencies remains crucial to ensure safety and security protocols are effectively executed.

Earlier in the day, Albanese recorded an hour-long interview with journalist Karl Stefanovic at The Lodge.

Last week, Mr Albanese urged Australians to “turn the temperature down” following a major defence event in Canberra that was disrupted by police-investigated incidents. 

Hundreds of attendees at the ADM Congress were evacuated after a suspicious package was discovered.  The bomb squad was then deployed to the scene. 

During another address, a rock was thrown through a hotel window causing a scramble for the exits. 

The evacuation of The Lodge comes amid heightened concerns about threats directed at elected officials across Australia.


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