The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

'Have a drink on us': $35k shout after gig cancelled

After their free gig was shut down over safety fears, rock band Amyl and the Sniffers apologised to fans and put $35,000 on the bar at Melbourne venues.

AAP · Nov 15, 2025

Amyl and the Sniffers get the drinks in for Melbourne after free show cancelled at last minute

Drinks in some Melbourne bars were paid for by Amyl and the Sniffers after police pull plug on free gig on short notice

Louder · Nov 15, 2025

Amyl & The Sniffers ‘Pissed’ Their Melb Gig Got Axed, But Fans Didn’t Leave Empty-Handed

When Amyl and the Sniffers’ Fed Square gig got shut down, Amy Taylor was "fuming" — then shouted the next round for Melbourne.

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 14, 2025

Storm star faces long recovery after brain bleed

NRL star Eliesa Katoa faces more time in hospital when he returns to Melbourne as he recovers from a brain bleed after playing for Tonga.

AAP · Nov 14, 2025

Crows peaking at right time ahead of AFLW semi: coach

Adelaide are hitting their straps, but coach Matthew Clarke knows there are multiple reasons to be worried about the threat posed by AFLW rivals Melbourne.

AAP · Nov 14, 2025

Woodside Energy’s partnership with Monash University to end after protests by staff and students

Under the deal, Woodside paid Monash University $43m over seven years and company was given naming rights to building on one of the Melbourne campuses

The Guardian - AU · Nov 12, 2025

World's largest bagpipe ensemble pays tribute to Bon Scott in Australia as AC/DC break out a classic for the first time in decades

The event was held as AC/DC began the Australian leg of their Power Up tour

Metal Hammer · Nov 12, 2025

NRL makes call on Magic Round bye, grand-final rematch

Melbourne will have home-ground advantage when they face premiers Brisbane in a grand-final rematch in round three, while a new team misses Magic Round in 2026.

AAP · Nov 12, 2025

Fans thunderstruck with powerful AC/DC performance

Aussie fans got exactly what they wanted as AC/DC blasted back onto home soil with a powerhouse performance to kick off their long-awaited tour.

AAP · Nov 12, 2025

Crows 'back of the pack' as Dees regroup for finals

Out to claim their first AFLW finals victory in three years, Melbourne coach Mick Stinear believes heavyweights Adelaide are finally showing vulnerabilities.

AAP · Nov 12, 2025