The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Papenhuyzen ready to reclaim Storm fullback jersey

Returning from two lengthy injuries, Ryan Papenhuyzen intends to make the Melbourne fullback jersey his own again as Nick Meaney shifts to the Storm centres.

AAP · Feb 2, 2024

Victory look for Jets take-off after three draws in ALM

Stalled by three consecutive 1-1 draws, undefeated Melbourne Victory are looking to reboot their A-League Men challenge when they face off with Newcastle.

AAP · Feb 2, 2024

New Zealand steps up interest in Aukus as Pacific security concerns grow

Australia to send delegation to NZ ‘very shortly’ to brief on second pillar of Aukus alliance after ministers meet in Melbourne

The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2024

Afternoon Update: inflation falls to two-year low; Iran on alert for US response; and Melbourne’s new poo museum

Attention turns to if and when the RBA will begin cutting interest rates if it becomes confident inflation will drop to its 2-3% target range

The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2024

Burger shop fire arrests, police rule out hate crime

Police say a blaze at a burger shop in Melbourne that was followed by a violent clash was not a hate crime as two men are arrested.

AAP · Jan 31, 2024

Rugby Australia targeting early call on Rebels future

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has met with the Victorian government as the future of Melbourne in Super Rugby Pacific competition hangs in the balance.

AAP · Jan 31, 2024

NZ firms up AUKUS desire ahead of trans-Tasman talks

Australian and New Zealand foreign and defence ministers will meet together for the first time in Melbourne, with AUKUS high on the agenda.

AAP · Jan 30, 2024

Two arrested over missing Colombian man feared dead

A Colombian man is feared dead after vanishing in suspicious circumstances as police arrest two men they believe could help with answers.

AAP · Jan 30, 2024

Tiley reveals grand plan to keep Open in Melbourne

The boss of Tennis Australia and the Open Craig Tiley has revealed a grand plan to keep the Melbourne major long term amid a growing threat from Saudi Arabia.

AAP · Jan 30, 2024

Melbourne council considers permanent removal of Captain Cook memorial after vandalism

The stone memorial at Edinburgh Gardens, in Fitzroy North, was toppled and spray-painted with the words ‘cook the colony’ on Sunday

The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2024