Melbourne men arrested over alleged importation of 10 million illicit cigarettes
In short: Police have arrested six people for allegedly trying to import 10 million cigarettes into Victoria.One of the men charged, Hansem Zahra, is alleged…
Matildas beat stubborn Uzbekistan 3-0 in first leg of Olympic qualifying play-off
Michelle Heyman has scored her first international goal in almost eight years to inspire a 3-0 victory over Uzbekistan and drag the Matildas one step…
Live updates: Matildas take on Uzbekistan in first leg of Olympic qualifying play-off in Tashkent
Katrina Gorry has been hustling through midfield, trying to combine with her wide teammates on both sides of the field to open up some angles…
North Melbourne down Collingwood in AFL preseason practice match as Kangaroos reveal new game style
A five-goal haul from Nick Larkey amid an impressive preseason victory over an understrength Collingwood has North Melbourne optimistic they can fire some shots in…
Why Olympics aspirant Cameron Myers is one of Australia’s best athletics prospects in years
At just 17, Australian middle-distance prodigy Cameron Myers displays maturity that is just as impressive as his outstanding performances on the track have been during…
Adelaide child reported with measles as cases emerge around Australia
In short: South Australia reports its first case of measles this year in a one-year-old who recently returned from overseas.The child is in a stable…
Melbourne abuzz for record-breaking Taylor Swift show
Taylor Swift is playing to the biggest crowd in her career at Melbourne's MCG stadium. The city is alive with Swifties — Taylor Swift fans —…
Police investigate Bendigo tobacco store ram raid and fire possibly linked to Melbourne turf wars
Police are investigating whether a Bendigo tobacco store fire this morning is linked to a string of arson attacks in Melbourne. A car rammed into the…
Australian Open 2024 women’s final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne
When Sabalenka won in Melbourne last year, the key factors behind her success were remodelling her serve to avoid the double faults which had plagued…
Australian Open 2024 results: Aryna Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff to reach final in Melbourne
Gauff fulfilled what had long seemed her destiny by winning in New York, when she fought back from a set down to beat Sabalenka.This time…
Man who made chance fossil discovery in outback Queensland named Local Hero in 2024 Australian of the Year Awards
The man behind a chance fossil discovery that saw palaeontologists flock to outback Queensland, making it a now-famous dinosaur hotspot, has been named Australia's Local…
Protesters block access to Israeli cargo ship in Melbourne | Israel War on Gaza
NewsFeedPro-Palestinian protesters in Australia have prevented workers from entering docks to offload cargo from a ship operated by Israeli company, ZIM, docked at the Port…
Pro-Palestinian activists clash with police at Port of Melbourne
In short: Victoria police were seen using what appears to be pepper spray on protesters at a rally at the Port of Melbourne. It's the fourth day protesters…
Australian Open 2024 results: Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka through in Melbourne
Coco Gauff says she often forgets she is still a teenager after becoming the youngest woman to reach the Australian Open singles quarter-finals since 2008.The…
Australian Open 2024 results: Cameron Norrie beats Casper Ruud in Melbourne
British number one Cameron Norrie produced his finest display in recent months to beat 11th seed Casper Ruud and reach the Australian Open fourth round…
Melbourne man lists life-sized dinosaur on Facebook Marketplace from his backyard Jurassic Park
Most people scour Facebook Marketplace for a miscellaneous piece of furniture, second-hand appliances or vintage pieces, but social media users have been bewildered by the…
Adrian Mannarino reveals the secret behind his late-career success as Australian Open run continues
Adrian Mannarino isn't your typical professional tennis player.This much was evident after his tight five-set win over 16th seed Ben Shelton in the Australian Open…
Australian Open 2024 results: Novak Djokovic eases into fourth round in 100th match in Melbourne
Elsewhere, Jannik Sinner showed why he is one of Djokovic's biggest rivals for the title by thrashing Argentine Sebastian Baez.The Italian fourth seed raced into…
Private and public school costs are rising, new data shows, with parents making sacrifices
Parents are being squeezed by the cost of sending kids to school, whether their children are attending public or private, according to two new studies.Key…
Five quick hits from the Australian Open: Alexei Popyrin confident against Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray hints he has played his last in Melbourne
Alexei Popyrin says there is no point playing unless you believe you can win, as he books a second-round showdown with Novak Djokovic.Five-time finalist Andy…