The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Vixens strike late to end Thunderbirds' title reign

The Melbourne Vixens will take on the NSW Swifts in a preliminary final after avenging last year's grand-final loss with a thrilling win over Adelaide.

AAP · Jul 20, 2025

Roosters concede they must aim up to stay with eight

Sydney Roosters players have admitted they need to be better physically against Melbourne, while five-eighth Hugo Savala is battling a new injury concern.

AAP · Jul 20, 2025

Johns say NRL going 'way too far' to protect kickers

Melbourne's dramatic loss to Manly has prompted Andrew Johns to claim the NRL is now protecting kickers too much, not allowing defenders to pressure them.

AAP · Jul 20, 2025

Melbourne defender May sent straight to AFL tribunal

Melbourne defender Steven May has been referred straight to the tribunal for a collision with Francis Evans which left the Carlton forward concussed.

AAP · Jul 19, 2025

Storm prop Asofa-Solomona learns fate over stray elbow

Melbourne prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona is facing another stint on the sideline after being charged over a stray elbow to Manly hooker Jake Simpkin's face.

AAP · Jul 19, 2025

Demons' May in strife as Blues release pressure valve

A huge clash between Melbourne defender Steven May and Carlton forward Francis Evans was the flashpoint in a tight and scrappy AFL encounter at the MCG.

AAP · Jul 19, 2025

Manly hold off late Storm surge to boost finals hopes

Manly have held off a late challenge from Melbourne to win 18-16, inflicting the first home loss of the season upon the high-flying Storm.

AAP · Jul 19, 2025

Pete Samu leaves First Nations & Pasifika squad as Lions embroiled in eligibility row on eve of first Test

Samu had been due to feature for the invitational team in Melbourne next week but has been ruled ineligible for the game

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

Video: Race Rulers, Rain & Ruin - What happens when wet weather hits the F1 track?

Throughout Formula 1's history, wet-weather races have occurred and in the first half of the 2025 season, there have been two F1 races hit with rain – the Melbourne opener and British Grand Prix.

Autosport · Jul 17, 2025

Why the Melbourne CBD is Falling in Love with Lifestyle Offices

As hybrid work models become the new norm and employee wellbeing is increasingly prioritised, organisations are beginning to rethink the design and functionality of their office spaces.

inkl · Jul 17, 2025