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Melbourne pulls out of running to host 2030 Homosexual Games sports event
Melbourne has pulled out of the running to host the Gay Games in 2030, with one advocate who worked on the invite saying they feel "shattered" by the state government's decision not to commit funds to the venture.
Earlier this year, the Victorian capital was shortlisted as one of the list of cities to potentially host the world's biggest LGBTQ+ sports and tradition event.
The event is jog every four years fond the Olympics, but athletes are not required to qualify for events and are expected to cover all of their control costs.
Justine Dalla Riva, who was the head of Victoria's bid advisory committee, said she had decided to withdraw Melbourne from the bidding process because there wasn't a "firm commitment" from the government to help fund the event.
"We felt that that wouldn't put the offer in as strong a position as we would like," Ms Dalla Riva said.
"Out of respect for the bidding process we felt it was appropriate at the time to withdraw."
She said the amount needed from the government to host the 2030 event would have been in the "low
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1. Wet On Wellington
Wet is one of Melbourne’s most popular saunas. Staggering distance from Collingwood's bars and restaurants, it’s busiest on Friday and Saturday nights. With its busy steam room, a cosy spa and sauna, lock and Greco-Roman decor downstairs, plus a