The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Victoria's public drunkenness laws to be lifted on Melbourne Cup day

Victoria's Police Association says the state's decriminalisation of public drunkenness, which comes into effect on Melbourne Cup Day, will leave officers powerless to act in some situations.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2023

Public drunkenness decriminalised on Melbourne Cup day

Victoria will move to decriminalise public intoxication from November, with services to provide a health-based response instead of a criminal justice one.

AAP · Apr 12, 2023

Victoria Police renew cold case investigation into 1984 disappearance of Melbourne woman

Police renew calls for public assistance in their investigation into the disappearance of Melbourne woman Debra Campbell nearly 40 years ago.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2023

Shane Warne service a 'funeral for Victoria': McGuire

The Melbourne state funeral for Australian cricket legend Shane Warne reportedly cost taxpayers more than $1.6 million.

AAP · Apr 12, 2023

Fit-again Brown gives Demons AFL selection headache

Key tall Ben Brown is back in the selection mix for Melbourne's clash with Essendon as Simon Goodwin ponders the make-up of his most effective forward-line.

AAP · Apr 12, 2023

NHL to play pre-season series in Melbourne

The Los Angeles Kings, who have Australian-born Jordan Spence in the squad, and Arizona Coyotes are set to square off in the first NHL games in Australia.

AAP · Apr 11, 2023

Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe review – sketch comedy trio scramble for laughs in new show

The premise of running a Melbourne cafe has heaps of potential – but while there’s always joy to be found in the zaniness, this series isn’t their best

The Guardian - AU · Apr 11, 2023

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Pedestrian.tv · Apr 11, 2023

Trio plot father's murder from inside hotel room

A woman who hurled abuse at her dying ex-partner and two men who helped inflict fatal wounds have faced a Melbourne court after being convicted of murder.

AAP · Apr 11, 2023

Storm shift Munster to fullback, Foran to face Broncos

Melbourne have shifted Cameron Munster to fullback as they deal with another injury setback, while Gold Coast welcome back Kieran Foran to take on Brisbane.

AAP · Apr 11, 2023