Melbourne's eastern suburbs are shaping up as key battlegrounds in Victoria's state election. The Liberal party must win back several seats, including Box Hill, Glen Waverley, Ashwood, Ringwood and Bayswater, to govern in its own right. Labor holds all of them by narrow margins. Local voters raise concerns about small business costs, public safety and state debt. Some say they may back Labor despite criticism of its economic management.
A renovated three-bedroom bungalow on Maribyrnong Road in Moonee Ponds sold at auction on Saturday for $1,375,000. The home sold $25,000 above its reserve after two bidders competed. The vendors bought it in early 2023 for $880,000. In Clifton Hill, a Victorian terrace house sold for $1,451,000 at auction, with five bidders pushing the price more than $160,000 above its $1.29 million reserve. Agents said buyer interest picked up in recent weeks.
A renovated three-bedroom bungalow on Maribyrnong Road in Moonee Ponds sold at auction on Saturday for $1,375,000. The home sold $25,000 above its reserve after two bidders competed. The vendors bought it in early 2023 for $880,000. In Clifton Hill, a Victorian terrace house sold for $1,451,000 at auction, with five bidders pushing the price more than $160,000 above its $1.29 million reserve. Agents said buyer interest picked up in recent weeks.
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Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to sweep across most Australian states this weekend, adding to flooding in Queensland. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued warnings for South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania. Senior meteorologist David Crock said storms are expected across central and eastern Queensland on Saturday. Earlier this week, flash flooding in south-east Queensland prompted hundreds of SES callouts and the closure of several schools. Caboolture and the Sunshine Coast hinterlands recorded seven-day rainfall totals of 300 to 400 millimetres.
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Police have arrested 29 people after uncovering two illegal casinos in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, as part of an investigation into alleged drug manufacturing. Officers seized firearms, weapons, $600,000 in cash, illegal tobacco and vapes, and drugs including methylamphetamine and ketamine during search warrants. Police allege a 40-year-old South Melbourne woman was charged with trafficking a large commercial quantity of methylamphetamine. Detective Inspector Carlie Kohler said the arrests would help dismantle drug syndicates and get drugs and weapons off the streets.
A woman and a child have been found dead outside a 30-storey apartment tower in Box Hill, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. Police found the woman's body on the footpath on Prospect Street at about 6.20pm on Thursday, with the child unresponsive nearby. Both could not be revived and died at the scene. Detectives are investigating the circumstances, and the area has been cordoned off. Police say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. It is unclear whether the pair lived in the complex.
A baby whale carcass has washed ashore at Lurline Bay in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, and Randwick City Council has shut nearby beaches as a precaution. The council is consulting the NSW Department of Primary Industries and the Gamay Rangers on a culturally and environmentally sensitive approach. The carcass is not being removed for now. Its rocky, cliff-lined location makes access difficult, and the council is considering closing the surrounding area and rock shelf walkway. Mayor Clare Willington said the whale is an important totem animal to the local Bidjigal people.
Two busy Sydney beaches, Coogee and Maroubra, have been closed until further notice after a decomposing whale carcass washed up at nearby Lurline Bay. Randwick Council said the closure protects swimmers and surfers, as whale carcasses can attract sharks. Council has no plans to remove the animal. Staff are working with the Gamay Rangers on a culturally sensitive approach, and the carcass is believed to be a juvenile humpback. Residents are asked to avoid the area and follow directions from lifeguards and authorities.
A baby whale carcass has washed ashore at Lurline Bay in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, and Randwick City Council has shut nearby beaches as a precaution. The council is consulting the NSW Department of Primary Industries and the Gamay Rangers on a culturally and environmentally sensitive approach. The carcass is not being removed for now. Its rocky, cliff-lined location makes access difficult, and the council is considering closing the surrounding area and rock shelf walkway. Mayor Clare Willington said the whale is an important totem animal to the local Bidjigal people.
A baby whale carcass has washed ashore at Lurline Bay in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, and Randwick City Council has shut nearby beaches as a precaution. The council is consulting the NSW Department of Primary Industries and the Gamay Rangers on a culturally and environmentally sensitive approach. The carcass is not being removed for now. Its rocky, cliff-lined location makes access difficult, and the council is considering closing the surrounding area and rock shelf walkway. Mayor Clare Willington said the whale is an important totem animal to the local Bidjigal people.
A man dubbed the Moore Park Rapist has apologised to his victims in a Sydney court. Glenn Gary Cameron, now 62, pleaded guilty last month to 13 offences against eight women, including aggravated indecent assault at knifepoint in the early 1990s. One victim told the NSW District Court she had lived in constant fear since being attacked in Surry Hills in 1992. Cameron said he had committed heinous crimes and did not have the courage to face police earlier. Cameron will be sentenced in December.
Artists Philippa Lysaght and Omi McCurdie have created Sweethearts, an artwork on display at Marks Park between Bondi and Tamarama beaches. It features 56 concrete sweetheart lolly sculptures, each carrying one of 20 phrases often used to excuse or shift blame for domestic violence. The hearts represent women killed by a current or former partner this year. The pair say they want people to speak up when they hear such excuses. Profits from sales of the artworks will be donated to Women's Community Shelters.
SA Police have arrested a 32-year-old Adelaide woman after a string of vehicle collisions across the city's north-eastern suburbs overnight. Police allege she left the scene of several crashes, including at Ingle Farm, Hillcrest, Gilles Plains and Collinswood. A further report said she was seen driving dangerously on the wrong side of the road at Medindie. A head-on collision at North Adelaide led police to her. Police allege she punched one officer several times and bit another during the arrest. Neither officer was seriously injured. A crash victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Transport for NSW has announced Sydney train timetable changes from 15 November 2026 that bring more services but add up to 14 minutes to some journeys. The changes affect the T4, T8, South Coast and T2 lines, along with St Peters and Erskineville stations. Trains on the T4 line will run more often at peak times, while South Coast trains will stop at Central instead of Bondi Junction. Minister for Transport John Graham said the changes are part of a $2.1 billion investment in the network.
Nick Politis has marked 33 years as chairman of the Sydney Roosters, a period that has brought five NRL premierships and nine grand final appearances. The club has reached the finals 24 times under his leadership, including the past ten seasons in a row. When he took over in 1993, the Roosters had missed the finals ten times in 11 seasons. Politis made bold signings, including Brad Fittler, who captained the club to the 2002 NRL Premiership.
A 48-year-old man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after allegedly dousing three patients in accelerant at The Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick. Police say he then set one man, aged 54, alight before hospital staff put out the fire. That man has minor burns and is being kept under observation as a precaution. A 63-year-old man and a 64-year-old woman, also doused, were treated for minor injuries. The South Eastern Sydney Local Health District says there is no ongoing risk. The accused is due to appear in Bail Division Court on Thursday.
