The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Rone's global street art starts in this shared studio

Street artists Rone and Callum Preston are throwing open the doors of their shared studio for the first time, as part of Melbourne's Open House weekend.

AAP · Jul 4, 2025

Melbourne Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Allegedly Setting Woman On Fire

The incident took place in Glenroy in the city's north.

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 4, 2025

New Details Emerge As Investigation Into Alleged Childcare Rapist Joshua Brown Continues

As inquiries continue into the shocking Melbourne childcare sexual abuse investigation, disturbing new information continues to emerge

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 4, 2025

Concerns Melbourne childcare worker charged with sexual abuse offences had wider work history than initially disclosed

Childcare company that employed Joshua Dale Brown is reviewing records to determine whether 26-year-old had additional contact with children and infants

The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2025

10 steps governments can take now to stamp out child sexual abuse in care settings

Recent cases of prolific alleged child sexual abuse in Melbourne and other Australian early childhood education and care settings have shocked even experienced people who work to prevent child sexual abuse. Parents are right to be outraged, scared and uncertain.

The Conversation · Jul 3, 2025

Snake on a plane! Flight delayed by two hours after 'dangerous looking' reptile found in plane's cargo hold

The tree snake was discovered as passengers were boarding a Virgin flight from Melbourne to Brisbane

Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2025

Second Man Charged In Relation To Melbourne Childcare Sexual Abuse Allegations

Two Melbourne men, including a childcare worker facing 70+ charges, have been arrested in a widening child abuse investigation.

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 2, 2025

Parents are feeling anxious about men in childcare centres. Stronger rules would make everyone feel safer

Horrific allegations of child sexual abuse in childcare centres across Melbourne have put the role of men in early childhood education back in the spotlight.

The Conversation · Jul 2, 2025

What are working with children checks? Why aren’t they keeping kids safe at daycare?

Disturbing allegations have emerged about a Melbourne childcare worker, who has been charged with more than 70 offences, including sexual assault and producing child abuse material.

The Conversation · Jul 2, 2025

Parents of kids in daycare are terrified following Melbourne abuse allegations. What can they do?

Parents have been left reeling by news a male Melbourne childcare worker has been charged with 70 counts related to the alleged sexual abuse of young children in his care.

The Conversation · Jul 2, 2025