Melbourne news on Sunday, October 25, 2026

In Melbourne on Sunday, October 25, 2026: First-home buyers priced out across 18 Melbourne suburbs. Also: Melbourne Demons defeated Western Bulldogs yesterday, securing a coveted double chance in AFL finals; South East Melbourne Phoenix defeated Adelaide 36ers in NBL Round 6 yesterday. Weather: Rainy and windy today with 12-17°C, expect 22.7mm rain and gusts to 32 km/h.

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Headlines

Melbourne Demons defeated Western Bulldogs yesterday, securing a coveted double chance in AFL finals.afl.com.au · Oct 24, 2:18 PM

Events & going out

Melbourne Cup 2026 order of entry, horses and odds updated; Juja Kibu earned Golden Ticket entry.Just Horse Racing · Oct 24, 10:23 AM

Business & new openings

Oakwood Epping Melbourne hotel opens November 2, 2026.hotelmanagement.com.au · Oct 24, 1:48 PM

Housing & real estate

Eighteen Melbourne suburbs exceed the government's $950,000 first-home buyer cap.Real Estate · Oct 24, 6:07 PM

Sports

South East Melbourne Phoenix defeated Adelaide 36ers in NBL Round 6 yesterday.SE Phoenix · Oct 24, 4:12 PM

Culture & arts

Diana Markosian's Father exhibition opening at Melbourne photography museum.The Indian Sun · Oct 24, 6:00 AM
Disney in Concert returns to Melbourne in 2027.Australian Arts Review · Oct 24, 5:11 AM

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