Victoria

• MelbourneSocietyOct 13

  Blakey traded from Swans to Roos

  Star defender Nick Blakey has been traded by the Sydney Swans to North Melbourne during the AFL trade period.

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• MelbourneSocietyOct 13

  Lord Mayors talk about the future of Melbourne

  Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece speaks with former New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio about the future of Australia's fastest growing city.

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• BendigoPoliticsOct 13

  'Cannot be relocated': third-storey apartments could rise near power lines

  A draft plan suggests that third-storey apartments might be able to rise in this Bendigo suburb, even near existing power lines.

• BendigoSocietyOct 13

  Popular Tulip Dig Out Today; Bulb Bags Available Early

  The popular tulip dig is out today, though bulb bags are available for early birds. The article also discusses securing food supplies and getting rid of chemicals.

• MelbourneHealth & WellnessOct 12

  Drug Alert: Life-Threatening Synthetic Opioid Found in Yellow Powder in Melbourne

  The Victorian Department of Health issued a drug alert regarding a life-threatening synthetic opioid found in yellow-tinted powder in Melbourne. One person required emergency care after an overdose from unknown powder containing N-Desethyl Etonitazene. The department advises knowing the signs of overdose and carrying naloxone.

• MelbourneSocietyOct 12

  Boy charged over Melbourne CBD rampage was out on bail, court hears

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• MelbourneSocietyOct 12

  Why Melbourne has double the amount of three-hat restaurants than Sydney

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• BendigoCultureOct 12

  Honoring Richard Jones: the legendary storyteller of Bendigo football

  The article honors Richard Jones, described as a legendary storyteller within the context of Bendigo football. It serves to remember a giant of sports media and community football.

• BendigoPoliticsOct 12

  'It's our turn now': why Bendigo teens are taking on Pauline Hanson despite backlash

  Bendigo teenagers are actively challenging Pauline Hanson, continuing their efforts despite facing criticism regarding a national protest.

• BendigoSocietyOct 12

  Domino's pizza receipt links mall offender to early morning Bendigo crash

  A discarded pizza box helped uncover a man involved in an early morning crash following a melee at the mall.

• BendigoPoliticsOct 12

  Residents Invited to Shape Greater Bendigo's Budget 2027-2028

  The City of Greater Bendigo is asking residents to complete a short survey to help shape the Budget 2027-2028. The budget funds over 60 essential services, including park maintenance and arts venues. Mayor Cr Thomas Prince encouraged participation before November 10, 2026.

• BallaratSocietyOct 12

  One-year-old girl dies after being hit by car near Ballarat

  A one-year-old girl died after being struck by a car in Smythesdale, located south-west of Ballarat. Emergency services attended the incident on Vermont Road, and the child was flown to The Royal Children's Hospital before later passing away. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the event.

• BallaratSocietyOct 12

  Local News Briefing: Deaths, Rescues, and Investigations Across Ballarat Region

  A baby died in hospital after being hit by a car at Smythesdale. Separately, four people were rescued from a steep slope near Wombat-Lerderderg National Park. Police are also investigating suspicious fires in Sebastapol.

• MelbourneCultureOct 12

  Princess Cruises confirms Melbourne return as seasonal homeport for 2028/29

  Princess Cruises will resume basing a ship in Melbourne as a seasonal homeport starting in the 2028/29 summer season. This return is projected to generate an estimated $40 million in economic benefit for Victoria. Full program details are set to be unveiled on October 28, 2026.

• MelbourneSocietyOct 12

  Cellar Bar

  Timeless all-day city standby, primed for pasta dates.

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• MelbourneSocietyOct 12

  Two women hit by cars during Melbourne marathon, water runs dry for competitors

  Runners complained of a lack of water and vehicle safety during the marathon and half-marathon, which featured 20,000 participants.

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• MelbourneSocietyOct 12

  Melbourne after dark: how the energy of live events brings a city to life

  Long after the stadium floodlights switch off, the true scale of Melbourne Park comes into view.

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• MelbourneSocietyOct 11

  Explosions heard as suspicious fire guts Fitzroy North tobacco shop

  Police are investigating a suspicious fire that gutted a tobacco store in Fitzroy North after residents were woken by loud explosions just before 4am. Emergency services arrived to find the shop engulfed in flames, and investigators believe it was broken into and deliberately set alight.

• MelbourneEconomyOct 11

  Victorian food manufacturers receive $21.6M investment to boost jobs in Melbourne's north

  Three Victorian food manufacturers—That’s Amore Cheese, Mr. Pitta, and Picnic Foods—will receive support totaling $21.6 million for expansion projects across Melbourne’s north. These investments aim to strengthen export capabilities, increase production, and create almost 50 local jobs.

• BendigoSocietyOct 11

  'Very high risk': fears for trans woman held on remand after alleged knife threat

  The court is weighing public safety concerns against the threat posed by a trans woman who is currently held on remand following an alleged knife threat.

• BendigoEducationOct 11

  Students Set for New School in Bendigo Growth Corridor

  Students are ready for day one at a new school located in the Bendigo growth corridor. Key details about Huntly Catholic primary school and its roots are available to read.

• BendigoSocietyOct 11

  Outgoing Bendigo MP exits on high amid triple multi-million-dollar builds

  An outgoing Bendigo MP is exiting on a high note, with multiple multi-million-dollar builds promising thousands of jobs for Bendigo.

• BallaratHealth & WellnessOct 11

  Local Updates: Cancer Care Changes, Fire Incident, and Aged Care Project Setbacks

  A cancer care advocate noted the departure of two oncologists from Warrnambool's centre. Separately, an $18 million aged care expansion in Creswick will not proceed due to funding issues. Additionally, new change rooms for people with disabilities opened at the Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre.

• MelbourneSocietyOct 11

  Old world charm abounds in this classic telling of a fairytale

  This is a rare opportunity to see a Cold War fairytale, showing a world dominated by two great powers.

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