After decades of lobbying, Timor Leste has become the newest member of the Association of South East Asian nations. President Jose Ramos-Horta said in a speech at the summit, “This is not only a dream realised, but a powerful affirmation of our journey.” Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta and Timor-Lester Prime minister Xanana Gusmao at the signing of Timor-Leste's admission. (Photo: myASEAN2025.my )

Lando Norris has won the Mexico Grand Prix pushing teammate Oscar Piastri down to second place in the driver standings.  Britain's Lando Norris wins the Mexico Grand Prix (Image: Formula1.com )

All rounder Steve Smith will lead Australia in the first Ashes test in Cummins’ absence. According to ESPNcricinfo, Smith averages 68.98 runs as captain compared to 49.90 without the role. Steve Smith as Australian Test Captain (ESPNcricinfo Facebook)

Australian test cricket captain Pat Cummins has officially been ruled out of the first Ashes test in Perth due to a back injury as confirmed by cricket Australia. Australian test cricket captain Pat Cummins (Australian Cricketers Association)

Australia has defeated India 2 games to 1 in the ODI circket series despite a loss in the final match at the SCG. Australia ODI series champions (Matt Renshaw Instagram)

Bureau of Meteorology senior forecaster Mark Anolak told ABC Radio that 35 millimeters of rain fell across Melbourne. Anolak confirmed Sunday the 26th of October Newport road flooding (ABC News)

Flash floods, power cuts and significant home damage has rocked residents in Melbourne's west. SES reports Werribee (115 calls) and Hoppers Crossing (62 calls) were amongst the states worst hit suburbs. Wyndham home destroyed (Jane Bunn Weather Photography, 7 News Facebook)

VicSES received over 600 calls for assistance on Sunday afternoon. It comes with the SES reporting 260 incidents of building damage across the state. Werribee hit hard by a tornado (ABC News: Alexandra Alvaro)

Flash flooding in Melbourne was caused by a massive storm which swept through on Sunday afternoon. The BOM confirmed a tornado hit the outer western suburbs. Flooding in Melbourne CBD (ABC News)

The Marine Turtle Specialist Group has reclassified the green sea turtle to the category of least concern. Populations have increased by 17% since the 1970s, although habitat loss and degradation is still a threat for the animal. Image: Adobe

Teachers under 30 are most at risk of burnout. The 2025 Teaching and Learning International survey found 8% of teachers say their jobs affect their mental health “a lot”. Teacher Tarryn Dearden from Riverside College in Queensland said “There’s no downtime. It’s not a job you can put down when you leave “ Image: Wix

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