The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

England and Pakistan are two dynamic, passion-fuelled sides chasing the same dream, a World Cup title. Will the Melbourne weather gods relent long enough for some cricketing magic to materialise?

Jake Robson can pull hundreds of kilograms of metal litter out of Melbourne's waterways every week, collecting everything from e-bikes, to shopping trolleys, to fishing hooks. He says it's a way to give back to society and bond with his sons after previously struggling with substance abuse.

MELBOURNE: Pakistan captain Babar Azam is "more excited than nervous" as he stands on the cusp of emulating the iconic Imran Khan.

Socceroos striker Jamie Maclaren has made it eight goals in six matches as Melbourne City edged out Newcastle Jets to maintain their hold on the ALM's top spot.

MELBOURNE: A determined Babar Azam will be aiming to secure his seat beside the great Imran Khan in Pakistan cricket's Hall of Fame as his team takes on a formidable England in the T20 World Cup final here on Sunday.

Pakistan and England are preparing for the Twenty20 World Cup final at the MCG as dire weather threatens to wash out the blockbuster.

North Melbourne have kicked their highest score of the season to easily beat Richmond in their AFLW semi-final.

Drinking water straight from the tap in Melbourne is a rejuvenating choice with the city taking out top honours in the Best Tasting Tap-water nationwide.

MELBOURNE: Inclement weather here in Melbourne could yet have the last word in this T20 World Cup, with a 100% chance of rain predicted during the Pakistan-England final on Sunday.