The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Demons assert flag credentials, end Tigers' finals bid

Melbourne captain Kate Hore has put on another masterclass in the undefeated Demons' 37-point AFLW demolition of winless Richmond at Casey Fields.

AAP · Sep 6, 2025

Let us pick when we play: Raiders ramp up finals push

Ricky Stuart claims minor premiers Canberra will be massively disadvantaged unless the NRL let them host Brisbane on Sunday in the first week of finals.

AAP · Sep 6, 2025

‘No-brainer’: why Victoria’s work from home laws could benefit the regions

Plans to introduce legal protections around working from home may make moving out of the city a safer bet

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2025

'Stinks': Munster slams Storm attitude as finals loom

Melbourne's brains trust was filthy after the 30-14 loss to Brisbane with the Storm's defence having fallen apart for a second straight week just before finals.

AAP · Sep 4, 2025

‘Is this the same Melbourne I migrated to?’ Indians targeted by racist messaging are asking why them

Shock and concern as ‘peace-loving and law-abiding’ community subjected to ‘hateful behaviour’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2025

Folk Bitch Trio: ‘Being pathetic and lonely is great for songwriting’

On the heels of their debut album Now Would Be A Good Time, the Melbourne indie band open up about life on the road, their global aspirations and ‘the pathetic little tragedies’ that occur in your 20s

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2025

Australia’s ambassador exits Iran as Baghdad lowers diplomatic links over alleged attacks

Iran said it has downgraded its relation with Australia a week after its ambassador left the country over accusations that Tehran was behind antisemitic arson attacks in Sydney and Melbourne

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

Police Charge Four More Men In Relation To The Alleged Attack On Camp Sovereignty

On Tuesday, neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell, 32, was arrested outside of Melbourne's Magistrates' Court in relation to the alleged attack.

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 4, 2025

Hughes injured as Walsh genius secures Broncos fourth

Melbourne's title hopes have sunk with Jahrome Hughes suffering a new injury, as Reece Walsh fired in a 30-14 win to secure Brisbane fourth spot.

AAP · Sep 4, 2025

Australian writers shocked and ‘disgusted’ by closure of 85-year-old literary journal Meanjin

After 85 years of continuous publication, Meanjin, Australia’s second-oldest literary journal, is closing. Editor Esther Anatolitis and deputy editor Eli McLean have been made redundant and the final issue will appear in December. Melbourne University Publishing (MUP), which has housed the magazine since 2007, has cited “purely financial grounds” for…

The Conversation · Sep 4, 2025