The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Police say a blaze at a burger shop in Melbourne that was followed by a violent clash was not a hate crime as two men are arrested.

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has met with the Victorian government as the future of Melbourne in Super Rugby Pacific competition hangs in the balance.

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.