The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

You can be the best: Bullets put faith in ace Harrison

Tyrell Harrison went into beast mode during Brisbane's five-point loss to Melbourne United, and coach Darryl McDonald believes even bigger things are to come.

AAP · Dec 27, 2025

Harrison heroics not enough as Melbourne beat Bullets

The Brisbane Bullets clawed back from 17 points down to lead in the final quarter, but Melbourne United's cool heads in the dying minutes got them the win.

AAP · Dec 27, 2025

Victory score three injury-time goals in A-League epic

Central Coast have been left stunned after coughing up a 3-0 lead in stoppage time against Melbourne Victory, while Adelaide crushed Western Sydney 5-2.

AAP · Dec 27, 2025

Stuart Broad slams MCG pitch after wickets tumble on first day of Boxing Day Test

The two seam attacks took advantage of a surface offering plenty of movement as 20 wickets fell in Melbourne

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2025

England reeling as 20 wickets tumble on chaotic first day of fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne

England bowled out for 110 as Australia hold second-innings lead of 46 after almost farcical day at the MCG

Evening Standard · Dec 26, 2025

Shock And Outrage In Melbourne As Hanukkah Car Targeted In Suspected Antisemitic Firebombing

A car bearing a 'Happy Chanukah' sign was firebombed outside a rabbi's home in St Kilda East, Melbourne. Police are treating it as a suspected antisemitic attack. Senior leaders and government officials condemn the act and call for decisive action.

International Business Times UK · Dec 26, 2025

Too sick to attend, too bad: why the live music ticketing market is broken

I recently had an urgent surgery to have a malignant growth removed. Unfortunately, this meant I was too immobile to attend the Melbourne event of the annual hard rock festival Good Things, this year headlined by the greatest band of all time, Tool.

The Conversation · Dec 25, 2025

‘All you need are your eyes’: a stretch of Victorian shore is a magnet for fossil fossickers

Experts and novices alike hunt for specimens that could change our understanding of evolution – and all only a short day trip from Melbourne

The Guardian - AU · Dec 25, 2025

Car with ‘Happy Chanukah’ sign firebombed in suspected antisemitic attack in Melbourne

Police say the vehicle was set alight in the driveway of a property in St Kilda East in the early hours of Christmas Day

The Guardian - AU · Dec 25, 2025

What did Australians watch on TV on Christmas Eve 1960?

Television has been part of people’s homes and lives for decades. And that makes it an intriguing part of everyday life and cultural history – even if you don’t think there’s anything on worth watching.

The Conversation · Dec 23, 2025