The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Riddell, Shierlaw shine as Kangaroos trounce Dees

North Melbourne have thumped Melbourne by 50 points at Casey Fields to underline their premiership credentials, with Ash Riddell and Kate Shierlaw starring.

AAP · Sep 15, 2024

Man dead after ambulance wait amid crew shortage

The boss of Victoria's Ambulance Union has concerns about a man who died after waiting four hours for help while the state was down 50 paramedic crews.

AAP · Sep 15, 2024

Hynes urges NRL to give Sharks home semi-final

Cronulla playmaker Nicho Hynes would love to play a semi-final against North Queensland at PointsBet Stadium, but the NRL appears to have other ideas.

AAP · Sep 15, 2024

Storm roll Sharks, Bellamy declares Panthers favourites

Minor premiers Melbourne held Cronulla scoreless in the second half as they roared to a 37-10 win in their NRL qualifying final.

AAP · Sep 14, 2024

The Australian Ballet: Oscar review – much to love in this blend of classical and contemporary dance

Regent Theatre, MelbourneThe Australian Ballet’s male dancers shine in Christopher Wheeldon’s new ballet but stage design often obscures view of dancers’ feetGet our weekend culture and lifestyle email

The Guardian - AU · Sep 14, 2024

Speedster Warbrick taking his Storm game to new heights

Ahead of their NRL qualifying final against Cronulla, the Storm's Kiwi ace Will Warbrick feels his confidence is growing alongside his try-scoring tally.

AAP · Sep 13, 2024

Irish Adults Are Moving To Australia In Record Numbers. How Are They Really Doing?

Is the hype worth it?

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 13, 2024

Storm veteran dismisses 'toothless Sharks' tag

While the clubs are no longer arch-enemies, Melbourne veteran Christian Welch isn't expecting Cronulla to back down in their NRL final at AAMI Park.

AAP · Sep 13, 2024

Sharks ready to attack favourites Melbourne: Fitzgibbon

Coach Craig Fitzgibbon says the Sharks have a different "energy" about them this finals campaign than in the past two years and are ready to attack Melbourne.

AAP · Sep 13, 2024

Drive-by shooting targets tobacco store amid gang wars

Police are investigating after a passenger in a passing car is believed to have fired shots at a tobacco store in Melbourne's north.

AAP · Sep 12, 2024