The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Atwell leads Lynx blitz in WNBL grand final opener

Amy Atwell has torched Southside Flyers with nine three-pointers to lead Perth to a 101-79 away win in game one of the WNBL grand final series in Melbourne.

AAP · Mar 10, 2024

Hawks level play-off series 1-1 with OT win over United

Unsung Will Hickey's huge offensive rebound and putback forced overtime and helped carry Illawarra to a series-squaring five-point win over Melbourne.

AAP · Mar 10, 2024

The moment I knew: I’m not sure how many police officers heard me say ‘I love you’ – but Clare did and that’s all that matters

In the 1970s, Phil Melgaard and Clare grew close at teacher’s college; when they were apart, they sent weekly aerograms. But it took a canny aunt, a Dublin policeman and a mad dash to a landline phone to seal their romance.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 9, 2024

Australia’s bagel renaissance: ‘It’s not white bread with a hole in it’

American emigres to Australia have long decried the lack of decent bagels. But self-taught pandemic bakers in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide are filling the hole

The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2024

Pezet in for Storm stint with no Munster return set

Jonah Pezet could be in for a stretch as Melbourne five-eighth with Cameron Munster admitting he still can't run due to a frustrating groin injury.

AAP · Mar 8, 2024

Storm shock Penrith to stretch round-one streak

Melbourne have extended coach Craig Bellamy's round one record to 22 successive victories with a hard-earned 8-0 win over premiers Penrith.

AAP · Mar 8, 2024

Woman dead after being shot by police following assault

Two women have died during an incident in Melbourne's northeast, one was shot dead by police while another woman also died at the scene.

AAP · Mar 8, 2024

Rebels continue winning form in Moana Pasifika triumph

The Melbourne Rebels have leaned on their in-form forward pack to carry them to a 29-23 Super Rugby Pacific win against Moana Pasifika.

AAP · Mar 8, 2024

F1 Australian Grand Prix live stream 2024 — how to watch, start time, qualifying, race schedule

Everything you need to know about the 2024 Australian Grand Prix race weekend: how to watch, start time, schedule, circuit length, TV channel, free streams, track info.

Tom’s Guide · Mar 8, 2024

Festival's inclusive focus after race and police unrest

Racial exclusion lingers over the Moomba Festival but organisers and authorities are keen to make this year's event more inclusive.

AAP · Mar 8, 2024