Dan Andrews’ 2026 Commonwealth Games cancellation has thrown the event’s future into doubt. We break down the political and sporting disaster. 

Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store.

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey and produced by Kristen Amiet. It’s edited by Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.