Australia's largest listed data centre developer, NextDC, has halted trading in its shares after warning investors that power supply delays will affect its flagship M3 facility in West Footscray, Melbourne. The delay is widely attributed to a community blockade that stopped electricity distributor Jemena from installing high-voltage power poles on residential streets, marking the clearest sign yet that Victoria's push for AI infrastructure has collided with grid constraints and local opposition.
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A man has died after an alleged stabbing at a home in St Albans, Melbourne's west, early this morning. Homicide detectives arrested another man at the scene and are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
Kingswood has won the Caulfield Cup in Melbourne on October 17, with reports indicating two horses or jockeys were caught in a fall during the race. Details of the incident and any injuries are limited as multiple news outlets have published only brief initial reports.
IHG Hotels & Resorts is investing in a wave of luxury hotel transformations across Australia, including converting Brisbane's former Hilton into an InterContinental and returning the ultra-luxury Regent brand to Melbourne, as it signs on as Official Hotel Partner for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
The Sydney-Melbourne fashion rivalry was in full swing at Royal Randwick on October 17 as the style set gathered for The Everest Cup. Racegoers framed the event as a competition with their southern counterparts, arguing Sydney's weather and fashion sense give it the edge.