School Growth, Victoria’s Debt Debate & Australia’s Test Decider | 23 Oct 2026
Good morning, Melbourne. It’s Friday, and Daniel and Maya bring the CBD and metro weather, ten verified stories affecting Melburnians, and the major sport worth knowing.
Today: independent schools expand in Melbourne’s growth corridors; Victoria’s public-school funding deal faces questions over its timeline; economists warn both major parties about election spending and state debt; the proposed sale of Melbourne’s wholesale market raises questions for traders and shoppers; health experts urge Melbourne to prepare for more dangerous summer heat; delays hit a major West Footscray data-centre…
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