The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

All-Australian nod lifts ruck great into rare air

Minor premiers Fremantle led the league with five All-Australian selections but all eyes were on record-breaking Melbourne skipper Max Gawn.

AAP · Aug 25

Woman allegedly repeatedly stabbed with scissors while protecting son from ‘random’ Melbourne CBD attack

Man arrested after being restrained and pinned down by ‘heroic’ bystanders, Victoria police say

The Guardian - AU · Aug 25

Magistrate clears cops of manslaughter over man's death

Two police officers will no longer face negligent manslaughter charges over the death of a man after a magistrate ruled the evidence was insufficient.

AAP · Aug 25

Laneway Festival Has Confirmed Its 2027 Dates And Sydney Is Up First

Laneway Festival has confirmed its 2027 dates, with Sydney opening the four-stop run before Brisbane, Melbourne and Auckland.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 25

Demons consider picking veteran for wildcard final

Melbourne have numerous big selection calls to make this week as they prepare for their wildcard match against in-form Carlton at the MCG on Saturday night.

AAP · Aug 25

'Embarrassed': Richmond players on Mad Monday antics

Richmond's players filmed at a Mad Monday function are embarrassed at their behaviour, denying it was linked to the Sydney Swans sexual assault allegations.

AAP · Aug 25

Gawn to make history as Dockers dominate All-Aust squad

Max Gawn is poised to become the first nine-time All-Australian while minor premiers Fremantle have dominated the extended squad.

AAP · Aug 24

Fremantle to launch AFL premiership bid on a Thursday

The AFL has released the finals fixture, confirming Fremantle's hotly-anticipated qualifying final against Hawthorn will be on a Thursday night.

AAP · Aug 24

Star Bulldog has no qualms about MCG wildcard clash

The Western Bulldogs must play their wildcard game against lower-ranked Collingwood at the MCG and off a shorter break, but Ed Richards won't complain.

AAP · Aug 24

The AFL finals haven’t changed in 25 years, until now. What is the wildcard round?

This weekend, the AFL will unveil a first: a “wildcard round”.

The Conversation · Aug 24