Victoria targets regional centres to benefit from 2026 Commonwealth Games

DANIEL ANDREWS COMMONWEALTH GAMES PRESSER

A general view of Mars Stadium in Ballarat. Victoria has officially been announced as the host for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Source: AAP / CON CHRONIS/AAPIMAGE

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Bendigo, Ballarat, Geelong and Gippsland will be the main hubs for the event, with a huge focus on boosting the regional economies.

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Victoria targets regional centres to benefit from 2026 Commonwealth Games

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