The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

From the Pocket: Max Gawn has legitimate claims as the best ruck in Australian football history

Comparing footballers of different eras is fun but ultimately futile. But by any measure the Melbourne skipper is a giant of his craft, his era and his sport

The Guardian - AU · Aug 5

'Different week': Bulldogs close in on wildcard spot

The Western Bulldogs can lock in a wildcard spot, at least, if they beat North Melbourne and coach Luke Beveridge wants them to embrace the pressure.

AAP · Aug 5

Home sellers still reap huge profits but cracks appear

A sharp decline in property prices has sparked fears of negative equity but less than three per cent of houses sold for a loss in the first half of 2026.

AAP · Aug 4

'A stretch': Coaches speak on AFL's controversial memo

The AFL has warned clubs they risk being sanctioned should they rest players in round 24, but several coaches say they won't be paying attention to the memo.

AAP · Aug 4

A job that changed me: At the Titanic theatre restaurant we always hit an iceberg, but were often hit by bread rolls too

The top level of a historic Melbourne hotel was transformed into the first-class dining room, with chandeliers and a string trio, and the ground floor was steerage

The Guardian - AU · Aug 3

Arvid Lindblad exclusive: "I never had a plan B, I didn't want to settle for a normal life"

As a child, he had only one certainty: he was going to become a Formula 1 driver. In an exclusive interview with Motorsport.com, Lindblad opens up on his relationship with Helmut Marko, the decisive role his family played in his career, the tears he shed on the Melbourne grid, and why…

Motorsport · Aug 3

Ralph Carr, entertainment industry and AFL figure, revealed as Melbourne businessman guilty of raping former staffer

Suppression order lifted over 66-year-old, who also goes Ralph Carnovale-Carr, after he was found guilty of two counts of rape and one of sexual assault

The Guardian - AU · Aug 3

McIlroy the jewel in Australian golf's bumper summer

Golf officials have revealed a bumper 19-event some schedule highlighted by the return of superstar Rory McIlroy at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

AAP · Aug 3

Top four alive: Demons hold on to defeat battling Suns

Melbourne have emerged with a hard-fought nine-point AFL defeat of Gold Coast at People First Stadium.

AAP · Aug 2

'Couldn't miss out': Gun Bomber happy with injury call

Talented defender Archie Roberts chose to delay shoulder surgery to help Essendon's young guns see out the season and has absolutely no regrets.

AAP · Aug 1