- Victoria's voter roll closes at 8pm on Melbourne Cup Day
- Cyber attacks jump 20% as AI speeds up threats, warns Australian spy agency
- Mildura raises a giant sultana to celebrate 100 years
- ACT land sales volume up, but revenue falls short as market softens
- Black market peptides trigger life-threatening allergic reactions, Victorian
- Cricket club grows to 120 members but has no home ground
- Former councillor found dead in Queensland floods
The day reveals gaps in Australia's preparedness across governance, security, health, and environment.
