The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Browning in top shape heading into Olympic year

The Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne is an important part of Australian sprint star Rohan Browning's preparation for the Paris Olympics.

AAP · Feb 13, 2024

French man told to climb every mountain, not towers

French national Anthony Andolfo has been sentenced to seven days in jail after he scaled a Melbourne high-rise building without any safety equipment.

AAP · Feb 13, 2024

Fans flood box office for last Taylor Swift tickets

In what was potentially the last time for Swifties to secure tickets, fans flooded Melbourne's streets to try their hand at the box office.

AAP · Feb 12, 2024

Kostecki admits he’s at “crossroads” during Motorsport Australia Awards

The 26-year-old attended the Motorsport Australia Awards Gala in Melbourne and received two awards. One was for his win in the 2023 Supercars Championship (which is also the Australian Touring Car Championship), which he won for the first time.

Motorsport · Feb 11, 2024

Man shot by officer in Melbourne CBD made threats with broken glass, police allege

Shooting one of two separate incidents on Friday night after second man allegedly attacked four people with glass bottle

The Guardian - AU · Feb 10, 2024

Man shot by officer 'made threats with broken bottle'

A man shot by protective service officers in Melbourne's CBD had produced a broken bottle and made threats, with pepper spray failing to stop him, police say.

AAP · Feb 10, 2024

Why new British GP deal shows F1 and Silverstone need each other

Recent months have seen more and more venues sign up for the long term. The number of races with their slots guaranteed until at least 2030 is in double figures, with Melbourne leading the way thanks to its 2037 end date.

Autosport · Feb 9, 2024

Man shot and injured by protective services officer on Melbourne’s Princes Street Bridge

Man allegedly confronted officers with broken glass before he was shot once by PSO working with police at the scene in Melbourne

The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2024

This Melbourne aquatic recreation centre’s crafted timber ceiling hints at its sustainability ambitions

The Northcote Aquatic Recreation Centre by Warren and Mahoney opens in Melbourne, blending sleek aesthetics with environmental responsibility

Wallpaper · Feb 9, 2024

Cutting Rebels will affect Victorian juniors: Leota

Melbourne skipper Rob Leota says there's plenty of young Victorian talent but they need the Rebels to stay afloat in Super Rugby to have players to look up to.

AAP · Feb 9, 2024