The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Ex-Rebels Super skipper Wells to lead Western Force

Ex-Melbourne Rebels skipper Michael Wells will lead his new Super Rugby Pacific club Western Force, adding another layer to the long rivalry between the clubs.

AAP · Feb 19, 2023

A wet spring, rapid growth and a hot summer are posing a grassfire risk on Melbourne's fringe

Authorities urge residents of Melbourne's suburban fringe to prepare for an increased risk of fires as hot temperatures dry out grass plains.

ABC News · Feb 19, 2023

Former All Blacks 7s giant stars as Storm beat Warriors

A disjointed Melbourne have plenty to work on ahead of their NRL season opener but one new rising star shone in a 24-6 win over the Warriors.

AAP · Feb 19, 2023

International students are back, but they're struggling with Australia's rising cost of living

In 2020, Scott Morrison told international students to go home if they couldn't support themselves. Now, Australia wants them back, but will they be treated better as the cost of living rises?

ABC News · Feb 17, 2023

‘Something broke’: how an overdose at her back gate turned one Melbourne woman into an activist

Judy Ryan knew she had to do something to help her ‘beautiful’ inner-city community. She also knew it needed a safe injecting centre

The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2023

Glenn Maxwell set to return to action after long injury layoff

MELBOURNE: Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell could be preparing himself for Sheffield Shield action after assessing his fitness during a weekend club cricket fixture on his return from a grievous leg injury suffered last year.

The Times of India · Feb 17, 2023

Man jailed for frenzied stabbing of ex-wife's boyfriend

A Melbourne man has been jailed for forcing his way into his ex-wife's home and stabbing her new boyfriend in a jealous rage while screaming "I'll kill you".

AAP · Feb 17, 2023

Vic flood victims given marching orders via letters

Flood victims at an emergency accommodation site in Melbourne were told they'd have to move on through a letter, but the government insists they'll be rehoused.

AAP · Feb 16, 2023

Mansell eyes race at home on road to F1 dream

"The contrast of that kid that went [to Melbourne], never would have thought four years later he's racing on the same track."

Newcastle Herald · Feb 16, 2023

Landmark trial turns apartment food scraps into fertiliser in bid to curb staggering food waste

An Australian trial hopes to tackle the "staggering" amount of food waste generated by apartment dwellers by trialling the use of dehydrator machines that turn food scraps into fertiliser.

ABC News · Feb 16, 2023