The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

'Name up in lights': Demons ace to make unlikely return

Forgotten Melbourne star Jack Viney is making a dramatic push to be part of the Demons' finals campaign, returning via the VFL this weekend.

AAP · Aug 11

Bulldogs learn extent of ruckman's injury

The Western Bulldogs have learned what Tim English's knee injury means for their high-stakes final two AFL regular season games.

AAP · Aug 10

What do parents want when it comes to childcare safety? More information for a start

In recent weeks we’ve seen more reports of alleged child sexual abuse involving a Sydney childcare worker. There have also been reports of children leaving a Melbourne kindergarten unnoticed and getting onto a busy street.

The Conversation · Aug 9

Poppa Bear on hand to watch Perth's future NRL star

Perth Bears coach Mal Meninga was left with a big smile after his new recruit put on a perfect kicking display in a spectacular comeback victory by the Storm.

AAP · Aug 8

'No fears here': Dockers positive despite MCG loss

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is adamant the MCG holds no fears for his team, despite losing to Melbourne at the home of the grand final.

AAP · Aug 8

'Not good enough': Manly steamrolled by Storm in Perth

Manly's finals hopes are hanging by a thread after they coughed up a 14-0 lead against Melbourne on the way to a fifth-straight loss.

AAP · Aug 8

'Demon time': Melbourne stun Dockers in MCG classic

Melbourne have overturned a 15-point deficit during the final quarter to stun ladder-leaders Fremantle in the Dockers' last appearance at the MCG before finals.

AAP · Aug 8

Teen charged amid probe into notes linked to syndicate

A teenager has been charged amid an investigation into a series of notes left on shopfronts instructing them to call an offshore international crime syndicate.

AAP · Aug 8

Cannabis, corruption probes and Daniel Andrews: Ben Carroll says scandals have eroded public trust – how will he fix it?

The new Victorian premier has been called a centrist, a moderate, even ‘Kmart Keating’. If you ask him, Carroll says he’s responsible, progressive – but ‘evidence-based, not ideological’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 7

Ralph Carr Accused of Decades of Workplace Bullying and Sexual Harassment by Dozens of Women

Melbourne talent manager Ralph Carr is accused of workplace bullying and sexual harassment over three decades, following a Guardian Australia investigation.

International Business Times UK · Aug 7