The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Lions dethrone Dees to clinch AFLW double-chance

Brisbane have pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the AFLW season, handing defending premiers Melbourne a 25-point loss to seal a top-four spot.

AAP · Nov 4, 2023

Fun, frenetic and extremely delicious: a Melbourne mall eatery that evokes a Taiwanese night market

At Kitchen Republik in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, the savoury soy milk, beef-filled pancakes and fried buns are top orders. Just make sure your handwriting is neat.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2023

‘We found each other digging in the dirt’: singles flirt over worms at weed dating

At a community garden in Melbourne, combining a working bee with speed dating has yielded the city’s most wholesome matchmaking event

The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2023

Late-season AFLW upsets ensure nail-biting final round

Unexpected results in penultimate round mean few spots are safe as teams gear up for finals tilt

The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2023

'Mellow' Vidmar will do his honest best to lift City

New Melbourne City coach Aurelio Vidmar has promised to bring his trademark honesty to his new charges, and captain Jamie Maclaren is welcoming it.

AAP · Nov 2, 2023

Changes to empty homes tax hit roadblock in parliament

A vote on Victorian legislation to expand taxes on vacant homes and undeveloped land has been delayed, with the opposition and Greens against the changes.

AAP · Nov 2, 2023

Dellavedova cleared for NBL return after head knock

NBL ladder-leaders Melbourne United have received a boost with star guard Matthew Dellavedova set to return from concussion against the Perth Wildcats.

AAP · Nov 2, 2023

Former North coach Laidley wants to lead an AFLW club

Former North Melbourne AFL coach Danielle Laidley has declared her interest in the West Coast Eagles' vacant women's head coaching position.

AAP · Nov 2, 2023

Truckload of Lego, cases of gems found in meth lab raid

A truckload of Lego worth $200,000 and two cases of gemstones have been seized in a raid on a drug lab on Melbourne's outer suburban fringe.

AAP · Nov 1, 2023

Melbourne Mushroom Chef Charged With Three Counts Of Murder

"I think it is particularly important that we keep in mind that at the heart of this, three people have lost their lives."

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 1, 2023