The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

A Melbourne man is fighting allegations he murdered Maryam Hamka, claiming she instead died at his home from a drug overdose.

The Roosters are relishing having James Tedesco on deck as statistics show the side has won only 46 per cent of games in the State of Origin period since 2018.

Australian federal police say ‘officers arrested a man after he allegedly ran naked through the aircraft mid-flight and knocked a crew member to the floor’

A Virgin flight from Perth to Melbourne was turned around after a man allegedly ran naked through the plane and knocked over a crew member.

Rebels prop Taniela Tupou has escaped a ban for high contact in a boost for Melbourne ahead of their maiden Super Rugby Pacific finals appearance.

The recent Gaza war protests and counterprotests roiling universities around the world have attracted vocal supporters and critics alike. Protesters have occupied buildings on campuses from Los Angeles to Paris to Melbourne, and police have intervened to break up encampments, at times with violent altercations.

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin had decided to pull Max Gawn out of the St Kilda clash because of concerns over a sore calf before the ruckman's dominant display.

A contractual dispute over Melbourne's trouble-plagued West Gate Tunnel is headed to court, with the project's builders seeking damages for "design errors".

Vision has been released of a would-be robber wearing underwear on his head and a makeshift cape in a failed attempt to hold up a Melbourne pub.

Ed Langdon returned after a short stint in London for sister Olivia's wedding and was a strong contributor in Melbourne's 38-point win over St Kilda.

Ross Lyon has a long list of issues to rectify after another poor performance in a 38-point loss to Melbourne left St Kilda's AFL finals hopes in tatters.