Melbourne news on Saturday, October 31, 2026
In Melbourne on Saturday, October 31, 2026: Tech boom: Melbourne now leads Sydney in data centres. Also: Reigning champion jockey gets reprieve; multiple Melbourne Cup heavyweight contenders ruled out of race; Melbourne United basketball: Goulding returns for Round 7 NBL season action. Weather: Rainy Saturday with highs of 22°C and winds to 26 km/h.
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Headlines
- Reigning champion jockey gets reprieve; multiple Melbourne Cup heavyweight contenders ruled out of race.Fox Sports ·
Business & new openings
- Fever launches Melbourne data and AI hub, first outside Madrid. Part of tech investment boom in city.Invest Victoria ·
- Melbourne overtakes Sydney in Australia's data centre boom, attracting major tech investment.TelcoNews Australia ·
Sports
Culture & arts
- Review: Before I Forget by Kamarra Bell-Wykes at Melbourne Theatre Company. Five-star production.Keith Gow ·
Community & volunteering
- Melbourne man has donated blood at all 85 Australian donation centres. Extraordinary community contribution.ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation ·
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