The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Why is Melbourne’s housing still so much cheaper than Sydney’s?

Whether they buy or rent, Melburnians on average spend far less on housing, enough to entice Sydneysiders south

The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2023

Visit Melbourne: 8 bucket list things to do — including golf — Down Under

Here are 8 must-do activities when visiting Melbourne.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 16, 2023

The 6 best Australia holidays to do in your lifetime, from the Kimberley to Kangaroo Island

Australia offers a wealth of options for true bucket-list adventures, from safari-style camps on the sand to trips into the Outback

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

Nick Larkey inks long-term AFL deal with Kangaroos

Key forward Nick Larkey has signed with North Melbourne until the end of 2029, opting against exercising his free agency options next year.

AAP · Jun 15, 2023

What to do with 1.8m hectares of Victorian public forest?

Native forest logging will cease in Victoria from 2024, but those who live and work in state forests say there’s been little communication about what happens next

The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2023

Melbourne city guide: Best things to do and where to stay in Australia’s free-spirited capital of cool

A sublime food and drink scene, packed with culture of all kinds and infused with a European edge unlike any other location Down Under – Melbourne makes for the ultimate city break, says Cristian Bonetto

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023

TUI passenger says airline's change to Orlando flights is 'much speedier and easier'

TUI’s move to Florida’s Melbourne Orlando International Airport means a speedier and easier exit for families heading to the theme parks and for Marella cruise passengers sailing from Port Canaveral

Daily Mirror · Jun 15, 2023

Has F1 become overly reliant on street tracks, and do they hurt the racing?

Of a 17-race calendar, only Melbourne, Monaco and Montreal took the championship away from permanent circuits.

Autosport · Jun 15, 2023

Many urban waterways were once waste dumps. Restoration efforts have made great strides – but there's more to do to bring nature back

In the 19th century, many of Australia’s urban creeks and rivers were in poor shape. Melbourne’s major river, the Maribyrnong, was full of waste from abattoirs, tanneries and factories.

The Conversation · Jun 15, 2023

Daughter calls out 'monster' who killed her father

The daughter of a man who was stabbed to death at a Melbourne home almost two years ago has called his killer "a monster" as she faced him in court.

AAP · Jun 15, 2023