Get the appBenton's Square Shopping Centre has reopened, with Woolworths and Dan Murphy's trading again. A fire gutted Harcourts Family Butchers, formerly Lindens Meat. Neighbouring businesses Top Pho and The Pantry House also suffered significant damage.
A men's style guide has picked 10 boat shoes for summer, from classic leather designs to chunkier modern styles. Boat shoes were first made for sailors and are now a common summer choice for smart-casual outfits. The list includes options for offices, weekends and different budgets. Suede styles need extra care around water. The picks are based on product research rather than hands-on testing of every pair.
Manchester United striker Elisabeth Terland scored a late equaliser to earn a 1-1 draw against Manchester City in the Women's Super League derby. Bunny Shaw had put City ahead in the 66th minute after a pass from Mary Fowler. The result ended City's unbeaten start to the season and let Chelsea move top on goal difference after its 3-1 win over Crystal Palace. Liverpool drew 2-2 with London City, and Aston Villa beat Everton 3-2. Charlton Athletic lost 1-0 to Birmingham City and remains pointless.
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Get the appIt is a company profile of Mornington Peninsula News Group, a locally owned and independent media business established in 2006. According to that text, the group publishes five weekly community newspapers, including the Western Port News, Mornington News and Frankston Times, along with two glossy magazines, Peninsula Essence and Peninsula Kids. Because the material provides no details about the shopping centre, the fire, its closure or any response by authorities, no summary of those events can be reliably written from it.
The Thomas More Society has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of two Christian counsellors in Lincoln, Nebraska. The group says a city ordinance bans counselling that aims to change a person's gender identity, and that it puts counsellors at risk of jail and losing their licence. Lawyers for the group point to a March ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court against a similar Colorado law. The group says Lincoln refused to repeal its ordinance.
Chelsea and Tottenham meet at Stamford Bridge in London on Saturday, October 24, with a 5:30 p.m. local kickoff. Tottenham recently earned their first Premier League win of the season, beating Coventry City 3-1 to move out of the relegation zone. Chelsea returned to winning ways with a victory at Everton last weekend. In the US, the match is available on the NBCSN television channel, and on live streams through Peacock and Fubo.
Barcelona host Real Madrid in the first Clasico of the 2026-27 season on Sunday at Camp Nou. It marks Jose Mourinho's return to the fixture after more than 13 years away. Mourinho's Madrid played Barcelona 17 times during his first spell in charge, and a ranking of those matches has been published. The top-ranked clash was a 5-0 Barcelona win in November 2010, Mourinho's first Clasico, which he later called the biggest defeat of his career.
Opera Queensland staged its free Bravo! concert at Cooktown's William Daku Waterfront on Thursday 22 October. About 180 people attended, including locals, families, seniors and overseas visitors. Four singers and a pianist performed favourite operas, with the finale drawing a warm response from the crowd. On Friday 23 October, the cast visited Sunbird Cottage to perform for aged care residents. The event was supported through the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Cook Shire Council.
Many West Australians may be leaving accounts open to hackers by using easily guessed passwords such as 123456 and password. A State Government audit found weaknesses in how seven government entities managed their Microsoft 365 systems, raising the risk of cyber attacks and data breaches. A separate warning from the Department of Education said names, email addresses and employee numbers may have been affected by a May 2026 incident involving the Canvas learning system. Experts advise using strong, unique passwords or passphrases and enabling multi-factor authentication where possible.
A six-bedroom house at 3 Obeah Court, Lysterfield, is heading to auction on October 24, with a price guide of $3.59 million. The owners say the garden, designed by Melbourne landscape architect Scott Wynd in 2012, would cost $1 million to replace. About 700 bushes, shrubs and trees were planted across its tiered grounds. The home also features stone walls built from stone quarried on the block and a self-contained wing. The property sits within the Carrington Estate.
The owners of a six-bedroom home at 3 Obeah Court, Lysterfield, say its garden would cost $1 million to recreate. The property is heading to auction with a $3.59 million reserve. Markus and Susanna Koch bought the home in 2010 for $1.05 million, after learning they were expecting a fourth child. The garden was designed by Scott Wynd, a gold medallist at the Chelsea Flower Show, and took nine months to complete. The Kochs plan to downsize closer to the beach and Brighton Beach Church.
The Cargo Blue Heelers have held their annual presentation evening to close out the 2026 season. The event took place at the Cargo Inn on Saturday afternoon. Awards were handed out across several men's and women's categories, as well as for support and commitment to the club. The club earlier won the Woodbridge Cup League Tag flag, and its men's First Grade squad made the finals.
Scientists have discovered that Lord Howe Island and a nearby underwater volcanic chain formed from the same deep Earth hotspot. The research, published in Gondwana Research, challenges previous ideas about mantle plumes, suggesting they can split into two branches. The study used 3D modelling and rock samples to reveal how the volcanic plume split around an obstacle deep beneath the Tasman Sea, creating the two parallel chains. The findings could help map Earth's interior and predict future undersea volcanoes.
Enzo Maresca has set a Premier League record by winning seven games in a row to begin his tenure as Manchester City manager. A 3-2 win over Ipswich Town on October 17 broke the previous mark of six straight wins, which had been shared by Carlo Ancelotti, Pep Guardiola and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Guardiola's own start came in the 2016/17 season, when City opened with six league wins before losing 2-0 to Tottenham on October 2. Maresca replaced Guardiola as manager this season.
A Sydney man, Paul Gunning, 62, has reunited with the emergency responders who saved him after he suffered a cardiac arrest on his way to watch a friendly match between Chelsea and Tottenham on August 1. He had felt healthy beforehand and had no warning signs. Senior Constable Ryan Page began CPR shortly after the call came in, and first-aider Captain Roneel Chandra used a defibrillator, delivering a second shock before Gunning began to respond. Paramedics from NSW Ambulance found him conscious and breathing, and he was taken to Concord Hospital, where he made a remarkable recovery.
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Get the appMore than 40 cherry trees have been stolen from Torrens Valley Orchards in South Australia's Riverland region. Owner Tony Hannaford says the thefts may impact his export market, as the trees are a unique variety. Police are investigating and urge anyone with information to come forward. The thefts occurred between September 29 and October 15, with the latest involving three men in a black SUV.
Six wineries will showcase local wines, food and country hospitality at the Frankland River Wine Festival on Saturday. About 300 guests are expected, along with a feature chef and curated experiences. Themed zones will explore how wine pairs with food and the senses. Frankland River Wine Association president Chelsea Lange said the event brings the community together. The festival runs at Frankland River Oval from 12pm to 7pm.
Chelsea Bony and Connor Menzies left city living for Quilpie, a remote Queensland town offering a $20,000 grant to anyone who builds a home there and lives in it for 12 months. The couple bought a former church for $150,000 and are renovating it into their home. Quilpie Shire Mayor Ben Hall says capital city property has become unaffordable for many people. The council plans to release 60 new residential lots, and the grant will be extended into 2027.
Shakhtar Donetsk will play at least four Champions League home matches at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge in London this season. The Ukrainian club will host AEK Athens, Sporting CP, Fenerbahce and Real Madrid there, plus any knockout-stage home games it earns. The two clubs agreed the deal in mid-August for the 2026/27 season, as Chelsea were not in European competition and had the ground free on midweek dates. Shakhtar have been unable to play at home since conflict in the Donbass region began, and chief executive Sergei Palkin said the move would also serve Ukrainian refugees living in London.
Four young runners known as Motion Four Justice passed through Junee on Tuesday, more than 4,000 kilometres into a run from Cape York to Wilsons Promontory. The group aims to raise $1 million for the charity Destiny Rescue, which helps children escape trafficking and sexual exploitation. The campaign was inspired by Griffin Hughes, who said a stranger in Colombia offered to sell him a four-year-old girl. By Tuesday, donations had passed $206,000. The runners hope to finish on October 25 and set a world record for the endurance feat.