Melbourne news on Friday, October 23, 2026

In Melbourne on Friday, October 23, 2026: Death investigation in Melbourne; arson destroys 20 shops. Also: A woman and child found dead outside a Melbourne apartment block; investigation underway; Dozens arrested in raids targeting illegal casinos and drug trafficking in Melbourne's east. Weather: Mostly fair with some rain, 16–30°C and wind up to 29 km/h.

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A woman and child found dead outside a Melbourne apartment block; investigation underway.The Age · Oct 23, 2:47 AM
Fire destroyed 20 shops in Melbourne; arson investigation launched.7NEWS · Oct 22, 9:20 PM
Dozens arrested in raids targeting illegal casinos and drug trafficking in Melbourne's east.ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation · Oct 22, 11:57 PM

Events & going out

Lily Allen performs at Rod Laver Arena; check set times and transport details.Urban List · Oct 23, 12:10 AM
Cole Anthony's 50 Ways Foundation Multicultural Clinic at Melbourne United today.Melbourne United · Oct 23, 12:56 AM
Fiji's first homegrown circus performs in Melbourne through November.Beat Magazine · Oct 22, 11:58 PM
Dinosaur Jr bringing album number 13 to Melbourne in January 2027.Beat Magazine · Oct 22, 11:48 PM

Food & drink

Alt/Shift transforms Bakers Delight bread into sandwiches; expect long queues in Melbourne.LBB - Little Black Book · Oct 22, 11:24 PM
1915 Restaurant & Bar launching Melbourne Cup Day special menu and events.Times News Group · Oct 23, 1:57 AM

Business & new openings

Greece's tourism office opens in Melbourne; new office location announced.The Greek Herald · Oct 23, 2:45 AM
Live Nation opening a new live music venue in Melbourne.The Music Network · Oct 22, 11:48 PM
Graff opens new flagship jewellery boutique on Collins Street, Melbourne.Harper's Bazaar Australia · Oct 22, 11:13 PM

Housing & real estate

Consortium appointed to build 5,400 homes at Arden Central precinct in Melbourne.ArchitectureAu · Oct 22, 3:24 PM

Sports

Melbourne Victory play Melbourne City in A-League Men tonight; press conference underway.A-Leagues · Oct 23, 12:26 AM
Perth plays Melbourne in NBL basketball tonight.NBL · Oct 22, 9:43 PM

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