The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Blues-Magpies rivalry set to heat up in AFLW opener

Collingwood finished with the AFLW wooden spoon last year, but the arrival of No.1 draft pick Ash Centra could help them make a rapid rise up the table.

AAP · Aug 13, 2025

Bellamy only focused on Storm ahead of title rematch

Craig Bellamy appears already in finals mode, the veteran coach in a combative mood ahead of Melbourne's NRL grand final rematch with the resurgent Penrith.

AAP · Aug 13, 2025

Storm lose Papenhuyzen, Sharks bitten by centre blow

Melbourne's spine has taken another battering with fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen out of the blockbuster against Penrith, as Cronulla lose Jesse Ramien.

AAP · Aug 12, 2025

Full circle: Melbourne’s beleaguered Star ferris wheel to turn again

Docklands attraction to re-open in 2026, but new owner admits nervousness given ‘it’s failed so many times before’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2025

Another big name out of Demons' AFL coaching race

Two days after John Longmire ruled himself out of applying for Melbourne's vacant head coach role, another big-name candidate has also opted out of the race.

AAP · Aug 11, 2025

Who Is Melbourne’s Fake Seizure Guy And Why Is The Internet Fascinated With Him?

For years, he’s been a Melbourne urban legend who inspired his own subreddit. Over the last few years, his lore has extended worldwide. This is his story.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 11, 2025

Kiwi ace re-signs as Giant makes a Super move for love

Two international netball stars have locked in their futures, with Diamond Jamie-Lee Price in Melbourne and Kiwi Grace Nweke recommitting to the NSW Swifts.

AAP · Aug 11, 2025

Individual brilliance gets Bulldogs over line on a typical Beveridge-era day of AFL footy

Sunday’s crackerjack contest at the MCG against the equally superb Demons was a most welcome heartstopper after weeks of blowouts

The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2025

'One of the best' - Bulldogs hold off spirited Demons

Melbourne were spirited in their first AFL game since Simon Goodwin's sacking but suffered a six-point loss to the finals-hunting Western Bulldogs.

AAP · Aug 10, 2025

‘Cowards’: Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan Responds To Neo-Nazi March In Melbourne

“We’re not afraid of these goons – but we won’t tolerate them either.”

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 9, 2025