Melbourne to Toulouse plane journey flies into Guinness World Record books IN FULL The Independent UK · 11h ago
24-hour flight breaks Guinness World Record for longest plane journey The flight flew for 24 hours and 24 minutes between Melbourne and Toulouse The Independent UK · 12h ago
Australian Open comeback target for former No.1 Sinner Jannik Sinner says his goal is to return to tennis in time to play the Melbourne major as Aussie Darren Cahill backs his successor as the former No.1's coach. AAP · 13h ago
'Will be for some': Lappin upbeat on Devils recruiting Jack Ginnivan thinks his Melbourne lifestyle would be too elite for a move to Tasmania, but Nigel Lappin is confident other AFL players will think differently. AAP · 19h ago
'Kmart foamy' won't lure Storm skipper to Gold Coast A tongue-in-cheek recruitment drive to lure Harry Grant to the NRL's Gold Coast from Melbourne with a free surfboard hasn't impressed the Storm gun. AAP · Nov 10
HungryPanda rider Feng Jianming ‘worked in the rain, delivering from morning until dark’ – until he was allegedly murdered As Melbourne mourns the death of the food delivery rider, questions are being asked about the safety of the city and its gig workers The Guardian - AU · Nov 9
La Bohème review – Opera Australia’s new take on Puccini is a lush frenzy of visual excess Regent theatre, Melbourne Director Constantine Costi has transformed Paris into a medieval panopticon worthy of Ken Russell, but the lavish opulence makes way for genuine emotion The Guardian - AU · Nov 8
Victoria Barracks in Sydney and Melbourne to remain in public hands after partial backtrack on defence property selloff Four heritage-listed defence properties to be preserved for community use after backlash from veterans and former PMs The Guardian - AU · Nov 8
Backlash over 'tough love' plan for forced youth rehab As voters prepare to head to the polls in one state, the government is promising to lock up and rehabilitate young criminals in its latest law-and-order pledge. AAP · Nov 7
'Aggressive' American leads Melbourne to another win Cole Anthony has been sanctioned, but escaped a ban to lead Melbourne United beyond Brisbane and to their fourth NBL win in a row. AAP · Nov 7
Woody and friends light up beloved Christmas tradition Sheriff Woody, cowgirl Jessie and Buzz Lightyear are all in place in a famous retail display as the Myer Christmas Windows prepare to bring magic to Melbourne. AAP · Nov 6
Victorian election: high costs and unkept promises could flip Melbourne’s Labor heartland to One Nation Labor ‘ignored’ its falling vote in the working-class western suburbs because they would never go Liberal – but now there’s another option The Guardian - AU · Nov 5
Sydney Swans engage external advisers to review embattled AFL club’s culture External advisors have been brought in to review the club’s culture following August’s Melbourne hotel incident and Tom Papley’s alleged positive roadside drug test The Guardian - AU · Nov 5
Endangered giant burrowing frog returns to wild after tadpoles rescued from ashes of black summer fires Tadpoles collected from puddles in East Gippsland were transported to Melbourne zoo, where they were raised to metamorphosis and successfully bred in captivity for the first time The Guardian - AU · Nov 4
Pedestrian.tv · Nov 3 The Official Laneway 2027 Sideshows Revealed With Dates From ADÉLA, Kim Petras & Rachel Chinouriri Weeks after the official Laneway 2027 lineup — featuring Hayley Williams, Slayyter, and Fountaines D.C. —was released, dates for the sideshows have been revealed.
AAP · Nov 3 Flemington shines as winner cheered on in historic Cup Perfect conditions graced Flemington Racecourse for the 166th running of the Melbourne Cup, as British singer Robbie Williams put on a flamboyant performance.
AAP · Nov 2 Oduro stars as Melbourne United thump wayward Breakers The NZ Breakers had just two players hit double figures as Melbourne United soared to their third win on the trot with an easy victory at John Cain Arena.
AAP · Nov 1 Demons, Swans sweat on injuries ahead of AFLW finals Melbourne captain Kate Hore hurt her shoulder and Sydney's Caitlin Reid was taken to hospital after a nasty collision ahead of the AFLW finals.
AAP · Nov 1 Swans withstand Wharfie Time ahead of AFLW finals After a nasty injury to Caitlin Reid and Fremantle sounding Wharfie Time, finals-bound Sydney have won by a point on the back of Chloe Molloy's big game.
AAP · Oct 31 Neigh chance: Electrifying hoop can't stun darts Nuke Jockey Zac Spain's trek from Melbourne to shoot for a jackpot against darts great Luke Littler has proved fruitless - but Fallon Sherrock cashed in big-time.
The Times of India · Oct 31 Buyers' promise to save Melbourne family home moves longtime owners to tears In a heartfelt farewell, a Melbourne couple bid adieu to their beloved Maidstone home, a cherished sanctuary for over four decades after immigrating from Lebanon in 1982. Reassured by the buyers' intention to cherish the house rather than demolish it, the couple found solace in their memories. This sale marks…
AAP · Oct 31 Melbourne hammer Cairns, injuries strike Taipans Jaylon Brown and Jaylin Galloway have both suffered injuries in a disastrous night for the Cairns Taipans, thumped by 16 points by Melbourne United
The Guardian - UK · Oct 31 ‘Being hated is very bracing’: Helen Garner on surviving three marriages and being called a ‘rotten feminist’ Her unsparing fiction and true crime writing have made her one of Australia’s most controversial and celebrated authors. The author discusses relationships, resilience – and finding global recognition five decades into her career
AAP · Oct 30 Election pledges yet to remedy 'gaps' in health care As roads and crime dominate a state election campaign, regional residents and doctors say gaps in access to specialist health care deserve greater attention.
The Times of India · Oct 30 Banker Turns To Art: a highway scare spurs Ka Po Ng’s leap; years of planning cushion risk In 2024, a chance tyre blowout prompted Melbourne artist Candy Ng to reevaluate her life and career direction. After leaving her secure position in banking, she dove deep into her art business, which had been a passion for years. Balancing her banking expertise with creativity, Ng learned the importance of…