The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Skipper Harry Grant to remain with Storm through 2026

Star hooker Harry Grant will remain with Melbourne until at least the end of the 2026 NRL season after taking up a player option in his contract.

AAP · Oct 23, 2024

Disruptive passenger forces Air New Zealand flight bound for Auckland to divert to Melbourne

The flight continued to Auckland after 90-minute delay, Air New Zealand says

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024

Hawks primed for big AFLW test against resurgent Demons

Hawthorn and Melbourne open the AFLW's Indigenous round in Cairns with a massive clash, two weeks out from the finals.

AAP · Oct 22, 2024

‘Only fair’: developers to directly fund schools, parks and public transport under Victorian trial

Program that ties new infrastructure to housing projects will start in 2027 in 10 Melbourne ‘activity centres’, premier says

The Guardian - AU · Oct 22, 2024

Statewide developer charge sparks house price debate

The Victorian government argues developers must pay their fair share towards public infrastructure but the opposition believes buyers will wear the extra costs.

AAP · Oct 22, 2024

Bringing the river into the gallery and the future: reimagining Birrarung 50 years from now

The Ian Potter Centre at Melbourne’s Federation Square is located on the banks of the lower stretches of Birrarung, the Yarra River. For Reimagining Birrarung Design Concepts for 2070, on until 2 February 2025, the river flows into the gallery through ideas, images, objects and stories.

The Conversation · Oct 21, 2024

My week at Kanye’s: John Safran on his time squatting in the rapper’s mansion

The Jewish Australian comedian-journalist spent a week living in one of West’s houses in Los Angeles. This is what he learned

The Guardian - AU · Oct 21, 2024

Paxman remains in doubt for Demons' massive AFLW clash

Paxy Paxman's foot injury continues to be an issue for the Melbourne star, ahead of the AFLW Indigenous round opener against second-placed Hawthorn.

AAP · Oct 21, 2024

Look out for a nineties revival as Fashion Week begins

Melbourne Fashion Week is under way, with citrus green and deep pink outfits bringing spring to the catwalk as the nineties threaten a comeback.

AAP · Oct 21, 2024

GWS battle 'emotional fatigue', Freo win western derby

GWS were handed a 37-point loss by Hawthorn as they deal with the men's post-season function debacle, while Fremantle again defeated local rivals West Coast.

AAP · Oct 20, 2024