Young man killed in apparent targeted drive-by shooting near police station in Melbourne’s inner north Police investigation continues after fatal shooting in Fitzroy in early hours of Saturday morning The Guardian - AU · Jan 2
Mata thriving at Victory as Wanderers reunion looms Superstar Juan Mata, fresh from inspiring Melbourne Victory's surge up the table, is playing down talk of a grudge match against former side Western Sydney. AAP · Jan 2
Katie Boulter hires Maria Sharapova’s former coach for Australian Open Boulter looks set to go through qualifying in Melbourne after her ranking dropped outside the top-100 The Independent UK · Jan 2
Venus Williams set to break record with Australian Open wild card at age of 45 The seven-time Grand Slam champion has not competed in Melbourne since 2021 but will compete in the main draw The Independent UK · Jan 2
Woman charged with murder over fatal Melbourne house fire The 29-year-old was also charged with attempted murder after fire in Clyde North The Guardian - AU · Jan 2
Walk while you work: are the extra steps on an under desk treadmill worth the cost? Recent surveys estimate more than 6.7 million Australians – almost half of all workers, and the majority in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra – work from home at least some of the time in paid or unpaid roles. The Conversation · Jan 1
Weaker housing market tipped as rate hike fears mount House prices recorded strong gains in 2025 but fears of rate hikes look set to cool Australia's housing market in early 2026. AAP · Jan 1
Pakistan star blasts Sixers to crucial BBL result Pakistan star Babar Azam has smashed his second fifty in three matches to spearhead the Sydney Sixers to a six-wicket BBL win over the Melbourne Renegades. AAP · Jan 1
Illegal New Year’s Eve fireworks injure two children and several others across Australia as paramedics cite jump in callouts Ambulance services in Victoria saw emergency incidents more than triple in some parts of the state The Guardian - AU · Jan 1
The Jackal snatches victory in Melbourne-Hobart race The Jackal has won line honours in the Melbourne to Hobart yacht race after leading from start to finish in the "westcoaster" battle. AAP · Dec 31, 2025
Vasseur on F1 2026 arms race: "It doesn't matter if we're P1 or P10 in Melbourne" Ferrari chief Fred Vasseur thinks the competitive picture at Formula 1 2026's first race in Australia won't define the rest of the season Autosport · Dec 30, 2025
Fred Vasseur on F1 2026 arms race: "It doesn't matter if we're P1 or P10 in Melbourne" Ferrari chief Fred Vasseur thinks the competitive picture at Formula 1 2026's first race in Australia won't define the rest of the season Motorsport · Dec 30, 2025
Travball emerges, athletics surges, Brisbane basks in success: Australia’s biggest sporting moments of 2025 An Ashes-defining intervention, an NRL showstopper, and new hope forced on the AFL are among our writers’ great moments in Australian sports this year The Guardian - AU · Dec 30, 2025
Five things England must do to make it two Ashes Test wins in a row in Sydney Ben Stokes could take a leaf out of Keira Knightley’s book, Carse and Tongue can hurt Australia again and Crawley must dig in The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2025
AAP · Dec 30, 2025 Two-day Tests to cost CA Bradman-era attendance record Two quickfire Ashes Tests have cost Cricket Australia at least 210,000 attendees, with this summer's games the shortest on average since the 19th century.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 29, 2025 Fireworks, light shows and party zones: what’s on for New Year’s Eve in Australia’s capital cities? From the Sydney Harbour fireworks to rooftop parties and a pop-up cinema in Melbourne, there are plenty of NYE events to bring in 2026
AAP · Dec 29, 2025 Atkinson out: England lose third Ashes quick England arrived in Australia with a four-strong pace cartel ready to rock the hosts. They will end the series with just one of them still standing.
The Conversation · Dec 29, 2025 Emma Johnston was a visionary scientist, environmentalist and leader, with an abiding hope for humanity Emma Johnston, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne who has died aged 52, was a marine ecologist, a visionary leader in science and research, a passionate champion of the environment, a brilliant and engaging communicator, and a caring mentor. Emma was also our friend.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2025 England attack’s holiday fling might be the start of something more serious If Josh Tongue and Brydon Carse can repeat their MCG displays, this may be more than a marriage of convenience
AAP · Dec 28, 2025 No excuses: City cop shock loss to Glory on the chin Melbourne City have won just one of their past six games, but they say their busy schedule is no excuse for the poor run of form.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2025 MCG pitch is easy scapegoat but sloppy cricket is to blame for early Ashes finishes While the Melbourne curator had to face the media and say sorry, some of the players owe him an apology in return
The Guardian - AU · Dec 28, 2025 ‘It would drive some people crazy’: Victoria’s French Island remains remote, and that’s how most like it Just 70km from Melbourne yet only accessible by ferry, the island’s isolation is the source of its appeal and its biggest drawback
The Guardian - AU · Dec 28, 2025 The 20 best theatre, musicals, dance and opera shows in Australia in 2025 Guardian Australia critics pick the best live stage experiences of the year, including Beetlejuice, The Talented Mr Ripley and a nude ode to literature
AAP · Dec 28, 2025 Hat-trick heroics help put Perth on road to upset win The Barmy Army adopted Perth Glory as their team for the day, and the support helped spur on the underdogs to an upset 3-1 away win over Melbourne City.
AAP · Dec 28, 2025 McNamara scores hat-trick as Melbourne City crush Glory Holly McNamara has scored her fourth career hat-trick to guide Melbourne City to a 3-1 win over Perth Glory at AAMI Park.