The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Demons forward banned ahead of AFL finals

Melbourne are set to be without key forward Jacob van Rooyen for the start of the finals after he was suspended for contact to an opponent's head.

AAP · Aug 16

Not right now: Storm job not in Slater's sights

Billy Slater has left the door ajar to replace Craig Bellamy at Melbourne, but says he's more likely to go back to Queensland if he returns to coaching.

AAP · Aug 16

Demons surge to fifth but key forward faces MRO wait

Melbourne scored a big win over the Power at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night, but forward Jacob van Rooyen is set to face MRO scrutiny after a high hit.

AAP · Aug 15

Meet Bianca Adler: The 18-year-old from Melbourne who turned back 400 metres from Everest’s summit, then returned a year later and made history

In the pre-dawn darkness of the world’s highest mountain, an 18-year-old from Melbourne stood on top of the world. Bianca Adler had just become the youngest Australian to summit Mount Everest, completing a feat that had eluded her just 12 months earlier, according to reports.

The Times of India · Aug 14

New-look Geelong ready for ominous North AFLW test

Geelong will again open their AFLW campaign against all-conquering North Melbourne, but are keen to prove a point under new coach Mick Stinear.

AAP · Aug 14

Breakout Demon expected to knock back Power interest

Port Adelaide look set to miss out on prime target Tom Sparrow but have other areas they want to target in recruiting.

AAP · Aug 14

Suburbs' crime 'out of control' as concerns grow

Local mayors are calling for more action to combat crime and improve public safety after a spate of high-profile incidents.

AAP · Aug 14

Early days but a door is opening for first home buyers

Rising interest rates were already softening mortgage demand from investors but Labor's tax changes in the federal budget deepened the dive.

AAP · Aug 13

Robertson homing in on snooker world No.1 spot in China

Melbourne's evergreen star of the baize Neil Robertson could become the world No.1 again -- at the age of 44 -- as he continues his snooker revival.

AAP · Aug 13

Gen-Z Junior Lawyer Sacked From Melbourne Firm After Posting Viral TikTok Complaining Job Was Soul-Sucking

A Melbourne junior lawyer, Natali Curukovski, says she was fired after her viral TikTok slammed law-firm culture as 'soul-sucking', sparking a fierce debate over Gen Z attitudes to work.

International Business Times UK · Aug 13