The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Brayshaw returns to Melbourne as bench coach

Angus Brayshaw has joined Melbourne's AFL coaching ranks in a part-time role after his playing career was cut short due to multiple concussions.

AAP · Mar 17, 2024

Overlooked Bulldogs gun may wait even longer for return

Jack Macrae was left out of the Western Bulldogs' round one team while fellow senior player Caleb Daniel was the substitute in a 45-point loss to Melbourne.

AAP · Mar 17, 2024

Melbourne crush JackJumpers in NBL title series opener

Melbourne United have a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five NBL Championship Series after blowing away the Tasmania JackJumpers in Game 1 on their home court.

AAP · Mar 17, 2024

Miracle try from Storm's Coates steals Warriors win

Xavier Coates has scored an incredible try in the dying seconds to steal NRL victory for Melbourne over the Warriors, 30-26.

AAP · Mar 16, 2024

Rebels to ring changes after heavy Super loss to Reds

Melbourne coach Kevin Foote says he will make personnel changes, with the forward pack in the firing line, after their big Super Rugby loss to Queensland.

AAP · Mar 16, 2024

City bustle returns to Melbourne and Sydney – largely thanks to weekends and Taylor Swift

Foot traffic near Melbourne’s town hall recorded at highest since 2015, as Eras tour concert coincides with busiest day of 2024

The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2024

Demons aim to sharpen AFL connection, contest at MCG

Melbourne have made five changes for their MCG game against the Western Bulldogs after falling to Sydney in the AFL's opening round.

AAP · Mar 16, 2024

New play kicks goals with tale of AFL and Australia

The Melbourne Theatre Company's world premiere production of 37, named for Adam Goodes' jersey number, tells the story of a struggling local football team.

AAP · Mar 15, 2024

Coach highlights key battle that can decide NBL title

Melbourne United have home-court advantage but face a huge battle against a talented Tasmania JackJumpers outfit in the best-of-five NBL Championship Series.

AAP · Mar 15, 2024

‘Family connections’: mafia, the fruit and veg trade, and a fatal shooting in suburban Melbourne

Calabrian-Australian families like that of John Latorre, who was killed this week, are synonymous with the fresh produce sector – but some have connections to the ’Ndrangheta too

The Guardian - AU · Mar 15, 2024