The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Kyrgios could cop fine over e-scooter ride

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios will be spoken to by Victoria Police after being busted riding an electric scooter without wearing a helmet in central Melbourne.

AAP · Jan 16, 2023

Coco Gauff books bumper Australian Open clash with Emma Raducanu as Jessica Pegula advances

American Coco Gauff, 18, hits the ground running with a comfortable win at Melbourne Park, setting up an enticing second-round encounter with former US Open winner Emma Raducanu from Britain.

ABC News · Jan 16, 2023

Gunshot heard near dead couple's campsite

An early morning gunshot was heard near a remote campsite where Melbourne couple Russell Hill and Carol Clay were allegedly murdered, a court has heard.

AAP · Jan 16, 2023

‘I don’t want this to end’: runner hits Melbourne after covering length of Australia in 150 consecutive marathons

Erchana Murray-Bartlett reaches end of epic journey from ‘tip to toe’ of Australia – smashing women’s record for consecutive daily marathons

The Guardian - AU · Jan 15, 2023

Australian Open 2023: Cameron Norrie urges Jack Draper to go all out against Rafael Nadal

Draper, 21, will make his Melbourne Park debut against the top seed on Rod Laver Arena

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2023

Nadal Facing Tough Test in Australian Open Defense

Rafael Nadal opens his Australian Open title defene Monday feeling vulnerable and against a dangerous young opponent, with women's top seed Iga Swiatek also facing a tricky encounter as she targets a maiden crown. The first Grand Slam of the year kicks off at Melbourne Park with the men's world…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 15, 2023

India series will be acid test for captain Pat Cummins: Allan Border

MELBOURNE: Australian great Allan Border is mighty impressed with Pat Cummins' captaincy but said the upcoming four-Test series against India will be his real "acid test and the final frontier".

The Times of India · Jan 15, 2023

Passenger describes 'traumatic' ferry crash in Melbourne, as authorities investigate

A woman on the Lady Cutler, which had more than 200 Somali community members onboard, describes hearing a "loud thud" and seeing her family thrown to the floor as the ferry hit an obstacle.

ABC News · Jan 15, 2023

Kubler chases maiden Australian Open win

A resurgent Jason Kubler is the highest-ranked home hope among six locals in action on day one of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.

AAP · Jan 15, 2023

Vic man missing in Yarra River

Police are continuing their search for a 39-year-old man missing after swimming with friends in Melbourne's Yarra River.

AAP · Jan 15, 2023