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The man accused of running down independent MP Helen Haines had allegedly struck a dog with the same vehicle months earlier, leaving the animal requiring lifesaving surgery > bit.ly/4zrxM5D

Donald Trump has acknowledged the Iran war as the key driver behind Republicans’ sweeping midterm losses, agreeing with JD Vance that the conflict was the “reason we lost”. Follow updates > bit.ly/4yZkA72

High-ranking Victoria Police officers found guilty of engaged in ‘disgraceful’ sexual misconduct — including groping buttocks and kissing female colleagues’ necks at boozy work events — have been able to keep their jobs, secret disciplinary files reveal > bit.ly/4iAXBZQ

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Iconic Australian department store David Jones is on the brink of appointing administrators, according to reports, as its largest landlord reveals the struggling retailer had rejected a “very generous” lifeline and hadn’t paid rent in more than a month.

In an unexpected ay morning, major landlord Scentre Group revealed David Jones had paid its rent to the end of September on around 200,000 sqm of space at 17 of its Westfield shopping centres.

Scentre Group boss Elliott Rusanow revealed to News Corp the giant had not paid rent in the past four weeks and “therefore (were) in breach”. > bit.ly/4A5SnfN

An emotional mounting yard moment, a marathon Robbie Williams set and a defiant message to racing critics marked a triumphant Melbourne Cup, with 97,112 fans packing Flemington. > bit.ly/4kxWFbe

Victorian Labor faces a fierce backlash over a Halloween deepfake video falsely claiming Jess Wilson and Warren Pickering would charge $150,000 for heart attacks. > bit.ly/3Wn4G99

As Donald Trump and the Republicans attempt to stop the threat of a ‘blue wave’ of Democrats taking away their political control, this is how the midterms could impact Australia. > bit.ly/4A4OqYK

A Hampton Park man has been named following the alleged assault of a One Nation volunteer at his Torquay home, as police confirm the incident is not being treated as politically motivated. > bit.ly/4ix5Whd

A Melbourne homeowner’s viral TikTok campaign against his builder has ended in seven-figure ruin after a judge slammed him with a new $210k personal defamation bill – driving his total bill past $1m. > bit.ly/3V9NRy5

A Melbourne prestige car workshop owner declared “completely innocent” by police has survived a drive-by shooting and firebombing of his Springvale business, all sparked by an underworld rumour over a former client’s car. > bit.ly/4sDxlma

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese admits he did not even watch the Reserve Bank’s rate rise conference as he continues to blame international oil prices for Australia’s economic downfall. > bit.ly/4jRuJPt

Democrats won full control of the US Congress in a sweeping midterm rout with a landslide of upsets that delivereda crushing rebuke of President Donald Trump and his Republican Party.

In a dramatic blue tsunami, the victory handed Democrats both the House of Representatives and er to block Trump’s agenda and investigate alleged corruption for the last two years of his presidency.

The vote reflected deep anger over living costs, tariffs and Trump’s war against Iran, which has sent fuel prices soaring and compounded dissatisfaction with an already deeply unpopular president. > bit.ly/4iDTWdT

We headed trackside to Flemington Racecourse to ask racegoers what really brings them to the Spring Racing Carnival. From first-time punters studying the form to those strictly here for the frocks, beers, and Robbie Williams, here is what people had to say.

Texas has elected its first Democratic Senator in more than 30 years after 37-year-old James Talarico bested state attorney general Ken Paxton.

It ends three decades of GOP dominance in the ruby red Lone Star State. > bit.ly/4iDTWdT

A beloved Dalyston primary school principal has been remembered as an “extraordinary leader” and “passionate educator” after her sudden death. > bit.ly/4AbwgES

Winning connections took the Melbourne Cup on a wild afterparty tour from Crown to The Osborne, where Bec Judd, sports royalty and trainer Ciaron Maher sipped bubbly from the trophy into the early hours. > bit.ly/4A6kkUJ

A Melbourne business owner fears for his life after enduring overseas threats, a targeted shooting, and a devastating arson attack on his Springvale prestige car workshop.

BREAKING: The Democrats have gained control of the House of Representatives from the Republicans in the midterms, News24 is reporting.

In North Carolina, the party’s candidate flipped the first House seat.

The Democrats only needed to net three House seats to win a majority in ngress. > bit.ly/4iDTWdT

Iconic Australian department David Jones is on the brink of appointing administrators as its largest landlord reveals the struggling retailer rejected a ‘generous’ lifeline. > bit.ly/4A5SnfN