The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

AFL clubs to don black armbands in honour of Melbourne teacher who died after head clash during football game

A minute’s silence will also be held before Richmond Tigers and Melbourne Demons match to mourn 27-year-old Nathan Fitzgerald

The Guardian - AU · Jul 7

Australia’s housing market is cooling. Perhaps our expectations should too

After years of rapid growth, Australia’s housing market is beginning to cool. Auction clearance rates have softened, prices in Sydney and Melbourne are easing, and economists expect further modest declines over coming months.

The Conversation · Jul 6

'Sorry for all those comments': Slater clarifies future

Billy Slater says he wants to keep coaching Queensland, clarifying recent comments that cast doubt on his role, as Ben Ikin made the QRL's position clear.

AAP · Jul 6

'India ties have never been more consequential': Aussie PM Albanese ahead of Modi's July 8-10 visit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Indian counterpart Narendra Modi will visit Australia next week for the Annual Leaders' Summit, highlighting the "never been more consequential" bilateral relationship. Modi's visit to Melbourne, part of a three-nation tour, will focus on strengthening cooperation in trade, defence, security, and technology, underscoring India's…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

Fast-starting Demons hold off Hawks despite fade-out

The Melbourne Demons have beaten Hawthorn by 35 points in Launceston, with a stunning 13-goals-to-one first half setting up the victory.

AAP · Jul 4

Courier ‘sorry’ for delivering drugs to flight attendant

The man who delivered a parcel containing heroin to the home of a Thai Airways flight attendant who was later arrested in Australia has apologised for the trouble he caused her.

Bangkok Post · Jul 4

'Our game has evolved': Port coach ready for Roos test

Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr says their clash against North Melbourne isn't a case of seeking belated revenge.

AAP · Jul 3

Thunderbirds star eyes title amid mental health battle

Battling post-partum depression, Shamera Sterling-Humphrey is key to Adelaide's bid to blunt a potent Melbourne Vixens attack in the Super Netball grand final.

AAP · Jul 3

Loei couple suspected of heroin links questioned in Bangkok

A Thai man and his Laotian wife were brought to Bangkok from Loei on Friday for questioning by narcotics investigators, who are trying to shed light on a network linked to the heroin carried by a Thai Airways International flight attendant who was arrested in Melbourne.

Bangkok Post · Jul 3

Vixens quash doubts on road to Super title decider

A series of tough conversations brought Melbourne's Super Netball title defence back from the brink, setting up a grand final showdown with Adelaide.

AAP · Jul 3