The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Penrith, Melbourne due for blockbuster reality

Penrith and Melbourne have been the two best sides of the NRL for five years, but their matches have rarely lived up to blockbuster billing.

AAP · Aug 14, 2024

Melbourne bans rental e-scooters for posing ‘unacceptable’ safety risk

Mayor says he is fed up with bad behaviour of some scooter users which is causing accidents

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024

Pianist’s Melbourne recital cancelled after comments on Gaza journalists

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra apologises after Gilham’s recital and says his remarks were made without their approval

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024

‘People’s lives have been changed’: could boxing help child abuse survivors deal with trauma?

Left Write Hook, a unique support group in Melbourne, combines boxing and writing to help survivors feel empowered – and is the subject of a punchy new documentary

The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2024

Talagi arrival could be making of Cole at Penrith: Luai

Jarome Luai has suggested Jack Cole could benefit from Blaize Talagi's arrival at Penrith, with the duo likely to battle for the No.6 jersey.

AAP · Aug 13, 2024

10 Films To See At Melbourne International Film Festival If You’re Overwhelmed With Choice

MIFF has created an Under 26 membership pass so you don’t need to worry about your savings. There are also $10 Rush Tix to nab.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 13, 2024

Melbourne council runs e-scooter trial off the footpath

The City of Melbourne will walk away from e-scooter hire contracts, leaving the hire companies with 30 days to shut the trial down.

AAP · Aug 13, 2024

Melbourne bans e-scooter rentals as mayor says he has ‘run out of patience’

Lord mayor Nicholas Reece calls for ‘fundamental reset’ and says e-scooters present unacceptable safety risk

The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2024

Demons respond to Petracca 'disgruntled' report

Melbourne have responded to reports suggesting Christian Petracca is "disgruntled", saying the superstar will remain at the Demons until at least 2029.

AAP · Aug 13, 2024

Melbourne lawyer obtained more than $250,000 from will he urged cognitively impaired 91-year-old to sign, tribunal finds

John O’Brien received 15% of former client’s estate after encouraging her to sign will he drafted months before her death, Vcat finds

The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2024