The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

AFL 'unapologetic' after secret drug test allegations

The AFL has responded to explosive whistleblower allegations of secret drug-testing of players facilitated by the league.

AAP · Mar 27, 2024

Albon: Williams 'needed to capitalise' on F1 Australian GP attrition

The Melbourne race turned out to a huge chance for F1's bottom five teams, who would normally be finishing 11th at best on pace.

Motorsport · Mar 26, 2024

Albon: Williams 'needed to capitalise' on F1 Australia GP attrition

The Melbourne race turned out to a huge chance for F1's bottom five teams, who would normally be finishing 11th at best on pace.

Autosport · Mar 26, 2024

Afternoon Update: Labor unveils fuel efficiency standard; Crown keeps Melbourne casino licence; and Diddy’s properties raided

Changes to the bill ease the rules for a raft of Australia’s most popular SUVs

The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2024

Big city competition shows in population gains

More Australians are calling Melbourne home than any other national city according to a new report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

AAP · Mar 26, 2024

What about F1 with spiders? Comedy festival is back

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival kicks off with more than 650 shows across three and a bit weeks - and the comedians really, really need attention.

AAP · Mar 26, 2024

‘Very different’ Crown Resorts can keep licence to run Melbourne casino

Victorian gambling watchdog says company has addressed failings identified in royal commission but action will be taken ‘if there is any regression to old Crown’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2024

Warring parties go face to face in Hawthorn racism row

The Human Rights Commission will host two days of talks as the opposing sides in the Hawthorn racism saga go face-to-face in Melbourne.

AAP · Mar 26, 2024

Qantas pilots shut down engine before landing safely

A Qantas flight from Melbourne has been given a priority landing after running into engine trouble on approach to Perth.

AAP · Mar 25, 2024

Australian military buys $5m laser-based anti-drone system

Battery-powered system can down a drone travelling at 100km/h, according to its developers, Melbourne-based AIM Defence

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2024