The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Anthony Albanese announces 14 October as date for Indigenous voice to parliament referendum

City of Melbourne council approved in-principle regulations on short-stay rental accommodation on Tuesday night, with a view to combating the housing crisis

Victorian coroner is examining the medical care three-year-old received before her death from septic shock in 2019

The government of Victoria, Australia, has agreed to pay about $5 million (about $3.2 million U.S.) to settle a lawsuit brought by residents of Melbourne public housing who were forced into a hard 14-day COVID-19 lockdown with no warning in July 2020. Some 3,000 people may be eligible for compensation.…

It's surprisingly petty.

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered population growth in regions at the expense of capital cities. Regional migration has since stabilised, but the pandemic has left its mark. Australians reassessed where they wanted to live and work.

Critics say legislation that governs Sydney airport provides bizarre incentives for airlines to schedule then cancel certain services

Christina Aguilera — Queen of soulful ballads, Burlesque and all things “Dirrty” — is coming to Australia, but of course, it’s only for one night. Finally, after 15 long years, the American singer is coming Down Under, but unfortunately, she’ll only be singing her sweet little heart out for one…

Scientists find ‘substantial ecological changes’ after greening initiative by major road in Melbourne, Australia