Melbourne news on Monday, October 26, 2026

In Melbourne on Monday, October 26, 2026: Flash flooding hits Victoria; Melbourne Cup Tuesday. Also: A Kyoto-born tea shop has opened its first Australian branch in Melbourne; NextDC announced board and pay changes following a Melbourne power incident and market losses. Weather: Mostly cloudy with rain expected, 10–15°C and winds to 24 km/h.

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Headlines

Flash flooding hit Victoria today as wild storms swept through the state.Herald Sun · Oct 25, 11:36 PM

News & local government

NextDC announced board and pay changes following a Melbourne power incident and market losses.SMH.com.au · Oct 25, 11:14 PM

Food & drink

A Kyoto-born tea shop has opened its first Australian branch in Melbourne.Broadsheet · Oct 25, 11:37 PM

Sports

Melbourne United upset Sydney Kings at home in NBL basketball on October 25.CODE Sports · Oct 25, 9:02 PM
Melbourne City beat Sydney FC 5–0 in A-League Women Round 2 on October 25.A-Leagues · Oct 25, 10:23 AM

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