Victoria will not host the Commonwealth Games in 2026. The decision had to be made as costs were always going to be extraordinary but is it a sign of a government out of control or perhaps being controlled centrally?
The Fadden by-election - does the result mean anything? No.
The Voice is on shaky ground according to polls.
Speaking of Poles (sort of), Poland is emerging as a significant military power since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Meanwhile in sport, rain washes away England's salty tears as Australia retains the Ashes.