The final MotoGP race at Phillip Island was cancelled on Sunday because heavy rain and poor visibility made it impossible to run. It was to be the last race at the island circuit, which will move to Adelaide in 2027 after three decades on the Bass Coast. Earlier, the Moto2, Moto3 and Australian Superbikes races were also cancelled. Organisers said limited visibility led to the decision, which was announced at 3:30pm after fans had waited in the rain for hours. The official morning warm-up and trackside entertainment, including a legends lap, were also cancelled.
Wyndham council has called off the 2026 Children's Week Picnic, which had been set for Sunday 25 October. The decision follows forecasts of heavy rain for the area over the weekend. No new date has been confirmed, although the council says it will look at possible options for holding the event later. Residents are being directed to the council's website and social media channels for further updates as they become available.
Seven has said Farmer Wants A Wife has not been cancelled and that a new series will be produced in 2027. Star Ally Horsburgh, who was chosen by Farmer Dylan on the 2026 season before the pair split, says the show does not need a break. She says it gives everyday Australians a real chance to meet someone. Horsburgh says love is always a gamble and that the show's format does not need changing to improve its success rate. Applications for 2027 are now open.
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The Federation of Greek Elderly Citizen Clubs of Melbourne and Victoria has cancelled elections for a new Board of Directors that were due to be held on Sunday 15 November. The decision was announced by Federation president Sotiris Mavrommatis in a statement to Neos Kosmos. He said not all members received invitations sent by email or post, and raised concerns about the membership list and whether the election process had been approved by the Plenary or the Board. The cancelled process will be reviewed under the Federation's Statute.
The Coffs Harbour Music Society’s concert featuring the Endeavour Trio will go ahead despite pianist Stephen Emerson’s absence due to an accident. Cellist Trish Dean and her husband, Paul Dean, will perform instead at St John Paul College on 17 October. The program includes works by Bach, Beethoven, Ravel, and others, with a pre-concert talk by Vice President Robert Smallwood at 6.30pm.
