The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Melbourne public transport card readers won’t accept credit cards or iPhones until 2025

Exclusive: upgraded Myki ticketing system could have been in place sooner, according to alternate proposals tendered

The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2023

Late-night quake shakes Melbourne residents

An earthquake measuring an estimated magnitude 4.8 on some smartphones was felt across Melbourne about 11.40pm on Sunday.

The New Daily · May 28, 2023

Earthquake reported at Sunbury near Melbourne, impact felt in city's CBD

A magnitude-3.8 earthquake in the Melbourne suburb of Sunbury strikes at a depth of 3 kilometres on Sunday night, according to Geoscience Australia, with a leading seismologist saying it could be the city's largest in 100 years.

ABC News · May 28, 2023

Tony Page jailed over death of pedestrian Alan Williams, aged 75, at Melbourne intersection

Tony Page was trying to adjust a passenger side mirror at a Melbourne intersection moments before he accidentally hit his accelerator, striking and killing 75-year-old Alan Williams.

ABC News · May 26, 2023

Legionnaires' disease outbreak detected in Cheltenham, in Melbourne's south-east

Victoria's health department is urging people with flu-like symptoms to get tested after an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease at Cheltenham, in the city's south-east.

ABC News · May 26, 2023

Humphrey bearing the load as Suns set up in Darwin

Ben Ainsworth says the AFL performances of teenager Bailey Humphrey have inspired the side ahead of a decisive two-week stretch in Darwin.

AAP · May 26, 2023

Dockers have the best rucks in the AFL: Longmuir

Fremantle's ruck duo Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson will receive their toughest test of the season when they go up against Melbourne's All-Australian stars.

AAP · May 26, 2023

Learner driver charged over pedestrian’s death

Police have charged a learner driver over the death of a 29-year-old Melbourne man, who was fatally struck when a car mounted a kerb.

The New Daily · May 25, 2023

Learner faces more serious charge over pedestrian death

A learner driver accused of fatally striking a pedestrian in Melbourne may face a more serious charge than dangerous driving causing death.

AAP · May 25, 2023

Diehard Edinburgh Harry Styles fans camp outside Murrayfield 24 hours before gig begins

A small queue of dedicated super fans has formed just outside the 67,000-capacity stadium, with two making the journey all the way from Perth and Melbourne in Australia to see their favourite artist

Edinburgh Live · May 25, 2023