New-look Geelong ready for ominous North AFLW test Geelong will again open their AFLW campaign against all-conquering North Melbourne, but are keen to prove a point under new coach Mick Stinear. AAP · Aug 14
Breakout Demon expected to knock back Power interest Port Adelaide look set to miss out on prime target Tom Sparrow but have other areas they want to target in recruiting. AAP · Aug 14
Suburbs' crime 'out of control' as concerns grow Local mayors are calling for more action to combat crime and improve public safety after a spate of high-profile incidents. AAP · Aug 14
Early days but a door is opening for first home buyers Rising interest rates were already softening mortgage demand from investors but Labor's tax changes in the federal budget deepened the dive. AAP · Aug 13
Robertson homing in on snooker world No.1 spot in China Melbourne's evergreen star of the baize Neil Robertson could become the world No.1 again -- at the age of 44 -- as he continues his snooker revival. AAP · Aug 13
Gen-Z Junior Lawyer Sacked From Melbourne Firm After Posting Viral TikTok Complaining Job Was Soul-Sucking A Melbourne junior lawyer, Natali Curukovski, says she was fired after her viral TikTok slammed law-firm culture as 'soul-sucking', sparking a fierce debate over Gen Z attitudes to work. International Business Times UK · Aug 13
Demons kick clear to start new AFLW era with win Melbourne looked in trouble at three-quarter time, but they kicked three goals and kept Hawthorn scoreless to start their AFLW season with a 19-point win. AAP · Aug 13
‘Lauf’ and ‘minceur’: the words that made a 13-year-old from Melbourne a world Scrabble champion Dineth Fernando – who moved to Australia with his family in February – says he just needed to ‘find the word and play – that’s all’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 13
Ibac charges police officer accused of repeatedly hitting Indigenous man with Taser during Melbourne arrest Victorian corruption watchdog alleges weapon was used to hit man’s head, with another officer accused of kneeing him in same incident last year The Guardian - AU · Aug 13
'Calm the farm'. Longmuir urges Dockers to keep cool Fremantle allowed panic to set in during a close loss to Melbourne and now the flag favourites are desperate to respond in Friday night's clash with Adelaide. AAP · Aug 13
The Jonas Brothers Are Headlining the NFL Melbourne Halftime Show & I’m Burnin’ Up The Jonas Brothers have been confirmed as the headlining act for the 2026 NFL Melbourne halftime show, taking place in September. Pedestrian.tv · Aug 12
What’s behind Sydney airport’s heavy delays and near-miss incident? Air traffic controllers are short-staffed and exhausted – and new recruits face a difficult aptitude test and must train in Melbourne The Guardian - AU · Aug 12
Broncos sign Storm forward, Tigers snare Raiders rake Melbourne second-rower Shawn Blore will join Brisbane on a two-year deal, while a Raider becomes a Tiger also in 2027. AAP · Aug 12
Cats coach refuses to speculate on defender's future Geelong coach Chris Scott insists he wants to respect Jake Kolodjashnij's privacy and has batted away questions surrounding the Cats' concussion waiver. AAP · Aug 12
AAP · Aug 12 Hawks, new-look Demons ready to make AFLW statements Melbourne are determined to start a new era in perfect style while Hawthorn have a point to prove when they meet in the AFLW first round.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 11 Melbourne teens allegedly used dating apps to find men to attack, rob and sexually assault Victoria police investigating 11 reported attacks have arrested and charged five teenage males
AAP · Aug 11 AFL brings in lawyers to decide Cats controversy The AFL probe into Geelong's handling of its secret concussion deal with Jake Kolodjashnij continues, while the defender will be rested this weekend.
AAP · Aug 11 '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 10 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.
The Conversation · Aug 9 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 Guardian - AU · Aug 9 Demons stun Dockers in extraordinary thriller to emerge as a bona fide premiership threat Most pundits had Melbourne languishing this year but Steven King has reinvigorated the club with a gameplan made for the MCG
The Guardian - AU · Aug 9 China expresses ‘grave concern’ as internal documents reveal suicide warning before death in Melbourne immigration detention Exclusive: Serious questions raised about whether Chinese citizen was properly monitored at centre run by US prison giant
AAP · Aug 9 Port player suspended for one game after high bump Port Adelaide's Darcy Byrne-Jones has been handed a one-game ban for rough conduct and Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett fined for staging.
AAP · Aug 9 NRL flips decision on Storm five-eighth ban A Melbourne star has had his suspension downgraded after returning from knee surgery in the Storm's rousing victory against Manly in Perth.
AAP · Aug 8 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.