The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Flag-winning psychologist hired to find Rebels success

Melbourne have recruited AFL sports psychologist Andrew Waterson to help their battered Wallabies players and the under-performing Rebels find success.

AAP · Nov 12, 2023

Cruise ship doctor declares dual virus outbreaks over

The operators of a cruise ship docked in Adelaide have declared onboard outbreaks of COVID-19 and gastroenteritis are over.

AAP · Nov 12, 2023

Wilde scores second triathlon win from Australian trip

Top New Zealand triathlete Hayden Wilde has dominated the Melbourne 70.3 race, a week after breaking the course record in Noosa.

AAP · Nov 12, 2023

Dees, Dons to battle local clubs in AFL's Gather Round

Adelaide and Port Adelaide will host blockbuster fixtures against Melbourne and Essendon to kick off 'Gather Round' in round four of the 2024 AFL season.

AAP · Nov 12, 2023

‘It’s not viable any more’: global heating sparks first climate class action by Indigenous Australians

On Saibai Island in the Torres Strait, homes are already being inundated by king tides, the cemetery has been affected by erosion and sea walls have been built

The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2023

Marches in support of Palestine; Sydney rally calls for release of Israeli hostages – As it happened

All the days’ news as it unfolded

The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2023

Build to rent? The Melbourne apartments where a third of tenants are being kicked out or getting rent hikes

After only a year in their new Fitzroy homes, some tenants say they are being forced to leave with no explanation. Advocates say it shows there are still holes in rental laws

The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2023

‘There he goes with the carrot’: how walking the streets with a giant papier-mache vegetable made Nathan a Melbourne legend

Dubbed ‘carrot man’, this Fitzroy resident’s adventures with a distinctive prop have won hearts in Melbourne and beyond

The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2023

Rallies support Palestine, vigil honours Israel victims

Thousands have rallied in support of Palestine across the country, with a vigil also commemorating Israeli hostages taken by Hamas.

AAP · Nov 11, 2023

Scorchers belt 'Gades, Heat hold off Strikers in WBBL

Perth star Sophie Devine has blasted the Scorchers to a thumping 10-wicket WBBL win over Melbourne Renegades who've now lost seven matches in a row.

AAP · Nov 11, 2023