The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Titans won't let 'vultures' get to Cooper Bai early

Gold Coast intend to wrap up star PNG international Cooper Bai long-term and he won't be given permission to talk to the Chiefs early like Cameron Munster.

AAP · Jul 24

Qantas tests new ultra long-range Airbus in 17,000km direct flight from France to Melbourne

Airbus A350–1000ULR becomes most watched plane on flight tracking websites as Qantas tests new aircraft for its Project Sunrise

The Guardian - AU · Jul 24

Victoria paid for Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games. It’s not the state’s only recent sporting debacle

The 2026 Commonwealth Games have started in Glasgow with a stripped-back ten-sport event that is largely funded by Victorian taxpayers.

The Conversation · Jul 24

Showtime Demons ready for Friday night lights

Parked on Sunday afternoons for much of the season, high-flying Melbourne finally get a chance under Friday night lights when they host Geelong at the MCG.

AAP · Jul 23

Melbourne United land versatile NBA talent Travers

Melbourne have continued to add to their star-studded roster with Luke Travers returning from NBA club Cleveland to join United on a two-year deal.

AAP · Jul 23

PNG Chiefs closing on another huge signing

PNG's already star-studded NRL roster could be in for another boost, with Melbourne five-eighth Cameron Munster granted permission to negotiate with the Chiefs.

AAP · Jul 23

At greyhound life drawing, artists try to tackle complicated shapes

With soulful eyes and ‘reverse chicken legs’, greyhounds are challenging to sketch. At a fundraising event in Melbourne, Josh Nicholas tries his hand

The Guardian - AU · Jul 22

Well-connected man disputes 'horrible mixture of lies'

The rape trial of a man with connections to Melbourne's elite has entered its final stages, with lawyers making their closing arguments to the jury.

AAP · Jul 22

NBL's famous Bradtke surname back in Melbourne

Jensen Bradtke, son of NBL legend Mark, has signed a two-year deal with Melbourne United after beginning his career with the Brisbane Bullets.

AAP · Jul 22

Alleged rape victim ‘could have done a lot better’ if she had made up claims against well-connected Melbourne man, court told

Prosecutor tells court that ‘gaps or inconsistencies’ in the woman’s account ‘enhances her credibility’, but the defence maintains she is lying

The Guardian - AU · Jul 22