The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Woman faces court over body found in river

A 49-year-old woman has faced court charged with murder over the discovery of another woman's body in a Melbourne river.

AAP · Jul 16, 2024

Three charged over double fatal arson attack

Three men have been charged over an arson attack that spread to a nearby factory, killing two sleeping workers, in Melbourne's west.

AAP · Jul 16, 2024

Gawn a chance for Dees, Port's Finlayson out for season

Melbourne captain Max Gawn is likely to feature against Fremantle, while Port Adelaide's Jeremy Finlayson has suffered a season-ending injury.

AAP · Jul 16, 2024

Cocaine is being contaminated with powerful opioids called nitazenes. Here’s why it’s a dangerous mix

Earlier this month, drugs sold as cocaine in Melbourne were found to be contaminated with a powerful group of opioids, known as nitazenes.

The Conversation · Jul 15, 2024

Police investigate death of woman reportedly found wrapped in plastic in Melbourne’s Maribyrnong River

Two bodies were discovered separately by members of the public in the river on Sunday, with one death being treated as suspicious by police

The Guardian - AU · Jul 15, 2024

Man charged after body found in building stairwell

A man is due to face court after police found a body in the stairwell of a Melbourne apartment block, following an alleged assault in the building's foyer.

AAP · Jul 14, 2024

Homicide probe after woman's body found in river

The discovery of a woman's body in a major Melbourne river not long after a man's remains were found is being treated as suspicious.

AAP · Jul 14, 2024

Man arrested after body found in apartment stairwell

Homicide detectives are investigating after finding a man's body in the stairwell of a Melbourne apartment block, with one man under arrest in hospital.

AAP · Jul 13, 2024

Demons weigh up ruck call as Docker duo looms

Melbourne have uncovered viable ruck options after Jacob van Rooyen and Harry Petty stood up without injured star Max Gawn against Essendon.

AAP · Jul 13, 2024

No Gawn, no worries as Dees trump Dons in AFL upset

Kysaiah Pickett has kicked two goals in his 100th AFL game as Melbourne moved into the top eight with a 17-point win over Essendon at a wet MCG.

AAP · Jul 13, 2024