Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

What do Peter Dutton’s proposed funding cuts really mean for Melbourne’s long-awaited airport rail?

Here’s what you need to know about the opposition leader’s plan to halt Suburban Rail Loop funds and slash $2bn in Sunshine station upgrades

The Guardian - AU

Bowen says Dutton suggestion hosting Cop31 would cost billions is ‘madness’ – as it happened

This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

In full bloom: fashionable fun at Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show

Petal patterns, purple paisleys and swirls of green leaves were in abundance at the annual Floral Fridays event

The Guardian - AU

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

The western Melbourne teacher: ‘Hecs debt, that’s a big problem’

Ed Bryant is a new homeowner who feels broadly better off since changing careers, but worries about debt – and AI

The Guardian - AU

Dees need to dig in and push past adversity: Gawn

Melbourne captain Max Gawn has challenged the Demons' leaders to dig in their heels and respond to the "adversity" of a 0-3 start to the AFL season.

AAP

Witts hopes Suns' hot start can twist Rowell's arm

Matt Rowell has attracted interest from a host of Victorian clubs but Gold Coast veteran Jarrod Witts sees success as the key to retaining the star midfielder.

AAP

Cats hope for Stewart return, fine-tuning after losses

Geelong will hope to regain star defender Tom Stewart against Melbourne while captain Patrick Dangerfield is adamant the Cats don't need to fine tune too much.

AAP

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Gout v Kennedy was like Bolt v the T-1000 – and no one could look away

The 17-year-old sensation was edged out by Kennedy in a thrilling 200m but left an entire stadium entranced in Melbourne

The Guardian - AU

Lachie Kennedy upstages Gout Gout on Australian athletics’ historic night

Teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout was upstaged by Lachie Kennedy in the 200m at the Maurie Plant meet in Melbourne on a night that confirms athletics’ resurgence in Australia

The Guardian - AU

Kennedy edges Gout in 200m thriller in Melbourne

Lachlan Kennedy has done the sprint double at the Maurie Plant Meet and relegated Gout Gout to second place in the 200m.

AAP

Watch forgotten Celtic loanee at his creative best with two classy assists

Forgotten Celtic loanee Marco Tilio put in a standout performance as Melbourne City defeated Sydney FC 3-2 early this morning.

The National (Scotland)

Demons sweat on young gun Lindsay's knee injury

Melbourne youngster Xavier Lindsay will have scans on his left knee after he was hurt during the opening stages of a 58-point thrashing from Gold Coast.

AAP

Liddle stands tall as Dragons seal shock win over Storm

St George Illawarra have their first win of the 2025 NRL season after stunning Melbourne 14-8.

AAP

Suns banish MCG demons in emphatic statement

The Suns have extended their unbeaten start to the AFL season and snapped a 12-match losing streak against Melbourne with a convincing 58-point win at the MCG.

AAP

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - AU

Airshow reopens after crash leaves pilot fighting for life in Melbourne hospital

Veteran pilot Glenn Collins was attempting a solo aerobatic manoeuvre at the Avalon Airshow when he lost control

AAP

Xerri, North prepare for massive Adelaide Oval AFL test

North Melbourne will go into Sunday's game having never won at Adelaide Oval and with a winless streak against the Crows that dates back to 2020.

The Guardian - AU

Inside the luxury Melbourne retreat where women pay $6,500 to get in touch with their vaginas

Eight participants – most of them ‘lesbian first-timers’ – are invited to shed shame and revel in pleasure

The Independent UK

Australian police respond to woman’s report of attempted break-in to find unexpected intruder

Officers in Melbourne were prepared for a burglary but instead came face-to-face with a koala

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Pedestrian.tv

This Fare-Evading Cat Took The Train 17km Into Melbourne CBD For A Jaunty ‘Lil Day Trip

A too-curious Melbournian moggie managed to take a train from St. Albans station all the way to Flinders Street.

AAP

MCG demons: Noble's advice to Suns about stadium stigma

Gold Coast have a poor record at the MCG but have a chance to issue a huge statement in round three during their only regular-season game at the venue.

AAP

Clarko's Kangas out to blunt Crows' scoring weapons

North Melbourne will have to curb red-hot Adelaide's scoring power if they are to register their first-ever AFL win at Adelaide Oval.

AAP

'I steer the ship': Patterson's big change after Paris

Eleanor Patterson will be among a host of Australian stars at the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne, having made some major changes since the Paris Olympics.

AAP

'Long time coming': boom recruit fired up for GWS debut

Having overcome a hamstring injury, star forward Jake Stringer is ready to show what he can do when he plays his first game for GWS against Hawthorn.

The Guardian - AU

Kyle & Jackie O Show breached decency standards with ‘vulgar’ sexual content, Acma finds

Broadcaster ARN Media claims material is suitable for ‘broad-minded adult demographic’

The Guardian - AU

Fare-evading ginger cat in custody after taking train to central Melbourne

Jacinta Allan shares footage of curious young male feline strolling on to the 6.05 service from St Albans

1 2 3 4 5

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.