The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Lions beat Pies, seal Demons qualifying final clash

Brisbane have scored a 20-point win over Collingwood to claim third place on the AFLW ladder and tee up an away qualifying final against Melbourne.

AAP · Nov 2, 2025

The moment I knew: I was riffling through my sudoku book when I saw a message on puzzle 239

Actors Michael Wahr and Adinia Wirasti met on set in 2018. Less than a year later, his world stopped when he spotted a handwritten note.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2025

Zanker bags four against Cats as Demons nab second spot

Eden Zanker has kicked four goals but Kate Hore copped a late hit to the head as Melbourne posted a 14-point win over Geelong.

AAP · Nov 1, 2025

Satellite cities: why are more Australians choosing to live in regional hubs?

Regional cities with populations of more than 100,000 are becoming more popular as people are priced out of capital cities. We spoke to three families who made the move

The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2025

'Did you miss us?': Oasis tour kicks off in Australia

Oasis have returned to the Australian stage for the first time in decades, with more than 55,000 fans packing out a stadium to watch the brothers reunite.

AAP · Oct 31, 2025

Australia beat India by four wickets: second men’s Twenty20 international – as it happened

Mitch Marsh fires at top of the order and Josh Hazlewood stars with the ball as Australia defeat India in the T20 at the MCG

The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2025

Yes, cricket is a contact sport. We have safety gear – but we need to do more

Early on Thursday, a seventeen-year-old cricketer died in hospital after being injured in a training session in Melbourne days earlier.

The Conversation · Oct 30, 2025

17-Year-Old Cricketer Ben Austin Dies After Being Struck in the Neck by a Ball During Practice Session

Melbourne’s cricket community is mourning the death of 17-year-old Ben Austin, who died after being struck in the neck by a ball while training at the Wally

The Fashion Central · Oct 30, 2025

AFLW trailblazer out to find future Indigenous stars

Aliesha Newman's AFLW career is set to end, but the Giants forward is vowing to stay close to the game as she looks to build Indigenous talent pathways.

AAP · Oct 30, 2025

Papenhuyzen quits the Storm - cloud over his NRL future

Ryan Papenhuyzen's time in the NRL could be over after the superstar fullback was granted an immediate release from Melbourne to consider his sporting future.

AAP · Oct 29, 2025