The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

'What's wrong if a player wants to give interview in Hindi?' asks Irfan Pathan

After the row around India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja answering questions in Hindi during a media interaction in Melbourne on Saturday, former India pacer Irfan Pathan has voiced his opinion, saying that it's the player's choice to answer questions in a language he wants to.

The Times of India · Dec 22, 2024

Melbourne Trivia: Jasprit Bumrah a wicket away from breaking Anil Kumble's record on Steve Smith's happy hunting ground

The buzz around the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) will continue to rise as Boxing Day approaches, which will see India and Australia face-off in the fourth Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy at the iconic venue.

The Times of India · Dec 22, 2024

Teenager charged with murder following fatal brawl

A 15-year-old boy has been charged following the death of a man killed in a bloody brawl in Melbourne's west as police urge witnesses to come forward.

AAP · Dec 22, 2024

'He can do two things': Former India batting coach's tips for Rohit Sharma to regain form

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar has suggested two key adjustments for Rohit Sharma to rediscover his form ahead of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne.

The Times of India · Dec 21, 2024

'Notorious' stand, beer towers, and Boxing Day madness: MCG braces for Australia vs India

MELBOURNE: "You see that blue stand over there, they are the most notorious lot. Expect a lot of noise and distraction coming from there," says the lone security guard manning the boundary rope on a day where only public tours of the Melbourne Cricket Ground were happening.

The Times of India · Dec 21, 2024

'Surrender slightly to the game': Ex-India batting coach's advice to 'out-of-form' Virat Kohli

NEW DELHI: Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has advised Virat Kohli to tweak his approach and focus on playing closer to his body as he prepares for the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), starting on December 26. Bangar believes Kohli’s strong record…

The Times of India · Dec 21, 2024

Buruli ulcer: flesh-eating bacteria spreads in Melbourne suburb amid warning about rise in cases

Increase in cases ‘linked to Ascot Vale’ leads health officials to warn the disease is ‘spreading geographically’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 21, 2024

Victory, City need to stand up and be counted in derby

Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City have plenty to play for when they meet in the first derby since Patrick Kisnorbo quit the Victory.

AAP · Dec 20, 2024

‘You can’t just do a quick wee, you’ll be there for an hour’: Australian readers’ favourite highway pit stops

From natural springs and lookout points to country bakeries with the ‘best sausage roll of my life’, readers share where they rest and refresh on a long drive

The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2024

Pirates invade Falmouth, camels trek London and Aus goes gaga for Kusama – the week in art

Yayoi lands in Melbourne, the Silk Road runs through the British Museum and corsairs real and fictional dock in Cornwall – all in your weekly dispatch

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2024