The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Australian and New Zealand foreign and defence ministers will meet together for the first time in Melbourne, with AUKUS high on the agenda.

A Colombian man is feared dead after vanishing in suspicious circumstances as police arrest two men they believe could help with answers.

The boss of Tennis Australia and the Open Craig Tiley has revealed a grand plan to keep the Melbourne major long term amid a growing threat from Saudi Arabia.

The stone memorial at Edinburgh Gardens, in Fitzroy North, was toppled and spray-painted with the words ‘cook the colony’ on Sunday

In voluntary administration, the embattled Melbourne Rebels feel their off-field challenges will galvanise the players as they fight for Super Rugby survival.

A 25-year-old man has been arrested over a string of arson attacks in Melbourne, with investigators believing he ordered the fires.

A blockade eventually broken up by police stopped the Israeli-owned ZIM Ganges from reaching Melbourne port for days.

MELBOURNE: Rohan Bopanna played his 61st Grand Slam doubles event with his 19th partner. The Indian has been around the block. Clearly. The 43-year-old's charge to the game's elite started with Pakistan's Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, he has also played with friends Mahesh Bhupathi and American Rajeev Ram.

MELBOURNE: Matthew Ebden called out ageism in tennis locker rooms and beyond. Accidental or motivated stereotyping.

Record crowds, glowing player feedback and a thrilling men's climax have tennis chief Craig Tiley declaring the 2024 Australian Open 'the best ever'.

MELBOURNE: Jannik Sinner's signature down-the-line forehand whistled through the late evening air, it was his 22nd winner off that flank and it sealed a stirring come-from-behind win.