Rate Rise, Victorian Election Campaign & Point of Law’s Cup | 4 Nov 2026
Good morning, Melbourne. It’s Wednesday, and Daniel and Maya bring the CBD and metro weather, ten verified stories affecting Melburnians, and the major sport worth knowing.
Today: Victoria’s state election campaign formally begins; the Reserve Bank lifts the cash rate to 4.85 per cent; a federal inquiry examines specialist healthcare costs; Melbourne Airport Rail Link allegations remain before the construction royal commission; investigators track violence linked to an illegal tobacco syndicate power struggle; Victoria approves the 155-turbine Corop wind farm; a new Ballarat suburb is planned…
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