Australian police declare Melbourne synagogue fire ‘a terrorist attack’
1 of 2 | A man reads messages on a fence outside the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne, Australia, on Monday. Three suspects remain at…
Melbourne synagogue fire ‘likely’ terror act, police say
A fire which ripped through Melbourne's Adass Israel synagogue is being treated as a likely terror attack, Australian police say.Three suspects are being hunted over…
Woman fends off deadly snake on Melbourne motorway
Victoria PoliceThe driver left one of her shoes behind as she leapt out of the car, police saidA driver had to make an unexpected stop…
King Charles given ‘slap in the face’ by Australian politicians after he’s snubbed ahead of his visit Down Under
By Matt Wilkinson, Royal EditorIT was an announcement that sent shockwaves around the world – King Charles had cancer and would be stepping back from…
Friday 27 September Grand Final Eve in Victoria
The AFL Grand Final is an annual Australian rules football match. It is traditionally held on the final Saturday in September to determine the Australian…
Airline reveals plans for ‘ultra-long’ flights – with 20-hour non-stop trips to London
AUSTRALIA'S flag carrier has announced a new date for their direct 20-hour long flights.Qantas Airways now hopes that "Project Sunrise" takes off in 2026, following…
Australia 36-28 Wales: Wallabies clinch series in Melbourne
Australia: T Wright; Kellaway, Flook, Paisami, Daugunu; Lolesio, J Gordon; Slipper (capt), M Faessler, Tupou, J Williams, Salakaia-Loto, Valetini, McReight, Cale.Replacements: Nasser, Kailea, Alaalatoa, Blyth,…
Police say arrests imminent in wake of armed robberies on four Melbourne supermarkets
In short: Police say teenagers are behind armed robberies on four supermarkets in Melbourne's south-east on Saturday.At least two of the offenders were carrying knives,…
Experts say thousands of home owners face property value loss due to new flood modelling. In Melbourne, the process has begun
In short: Melbourne Water has issued revamped flood modelling for the first time in two decades, leaving residents in newly designated flood zones angry.Experts warn…
King George statue in Melbourne beheaded and spray-painted red in vandalism attack
In short: A monument to King George has been beheaded and spray-painted red in Melbourne's CBD.The vandalism attack took place on the eve of the…
NRL live updates: Melbourne Storm vs Newcastle Knights, Penrith Panthers vs Manly Sea Eagles — blog, scores and stats from the Venue
Good afternoon Australia. Welcome back to ABC Sport's live coverage of the NRL. Two big matches are on this afternoon: Melbourne Storm vs Newcastle Knights…
AFL Round 13 Hawthorn vs GWS Giants, West Coast vs North Melbourne, St Kilda vs Gold Coast live updates — blog, scores and stats
Good afternoon, footy fans, and welcome to ABC Sport's live coverage of the AFL! Today's fixture sees three matches on deck spanning across three different…
Central Coast Mariners complete fairytale treble with 3-1 win over Melbourne Victory in A-League Men grand final
Chaotic as this is, I truly feel Australian football needed it. This is the kind of atmosphere most clubs can only dream of. Epic! And…
Pro-Palestinian protesters announce end to University of Melbourne encampment after claiming ‘major win’
In short: Pro-Palestinian protesters who have occupied a University of Melbourne building since Wednesday last week have announced it will be disbanded.The University of Melbourne…
Melbourne friendly: Newcastle beat Spurs on penalties after 1-1 draw
Newcastle beat Tottenham 5-4 on penalties in a post-season friendly in Australia - just three days after the Premier League ended.The timing of the match,…
Six arrested after pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrations meet in Melbourne’s CBD
In short: Six people have been arrested after pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian demonstrations clashed in Melbourne's CBD on Sunday afternoon.Police said around 7,000 people were in attendance and…
AFL round nine Hawthorn vs St Kilda, Essendon vs GWS, Richmond vs Western Bulldogs, North Melbourne vs Gold Coast live updates, blog, stats and scores
Hello, and welcome to ABC Sport's live blog coverage of the 2024 AFL season. We're deep into round nine now and we've got four games…
Two brothers arrested in NSW following fatal stabbing in Melbourne’s south-east
Police have arrested two brothers in NSW following a fatal stabbing in Melbourne.Abhijeet Abhijeet, 26, and Robin Gartan, 27, were tracked down in Goulburn, NSW…
Melbourne Victory midfielder Zinédine Machach banned for two matches
Melbourne Victory will be without Zinédine Machach for its two-leg semifinal with Wellington Phoenix, after the midfielder was handed a two-match ban following a straight…
Sydney FC claim fifth A-League Women championship after 1-0 defeat of premiers Melbourne City
The irrepressible Sydney FC have beaten Melbourne City 1-0 to claim a record fifth A-League Women championship, and their second in a row.Premiers City dominated…