The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Milford axed, Hynes and Manu out as NRL teams named

The Dolphins have explained Anthony Milford's omission for teen whiz Isaiya Katoa, as Melbourne face an injury crisis and Canterbury lose another prop.

AAP · Feb 28, 2023

Rebels prop Gibbon eyeing Rugby World Cup berth

A Wallabies' World Cup berth would top off a special year for Rebels prop Matt Gibbon, who has a new contract, new baby and will play his 50th Super Rugby game.

AAP · Feb 28, 2023

Ed Sheeran wows kids’ hospital with impromptu concert

Pop megastar Ed Sheeran has surprised children and staff at a major Melbourne hospital with an impromptu performance.

The New Daily · Feb 28, 2023

Matildas to face world number 5 France in final friendly in Melbourne before 2023 Women's World Cup

For the first time in 22 years, France will travel Down Under to take on Australia a week before the World Cup kicks off.

ABC News · Feb 27, 2023

Matildas to play France in final Women’s World Cup warm-up

The Matildas will play France in Melbourne six days before opening their home World Cup campaign

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2023

Another Jetstar hitch leaves more passengers stranded

More Jetstar passengers have been left stranded after a technical problem with one of the budget airline's Dreamliners.

The New Daily · Feb 27, 2023

Cleaner who found £50k stuffed in bin speechless at reward after handing in cash wad

Chamindu Amarsinghe was cleaning a ground flood bathroom at a TV company's building in Melbourne, Australia, when he found the hidden notes

Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2023

Melbourne resident on the receiving end of road rage calls for 'fix' to response to incidents

When a Melbourne resident was followed by an aggressive driver, she reported it to police. But while some behaviour on the road is considered an offence, "road rage" is not a crime — and it's something she says needs to be looked at.

ABC News · Feb 27, 2023

Australian-designed lethal drone to be unveiled at Avalon Airshow

Air force chiefs from across the world are in Melbourne for the Avalon International Airshow, but Russia and China are not invited.

ABC News · Feb 27, 2023

Olivia Newton-John remembered as ‘force of nature’ at Melbourne ceremony

Olivia Newton-John’s home city of Melbourne, Australia, celebrated her life at a state memorial on Sunday.

Tribune News Service · Feb 27, 2023