Thousands petition to move Harry Potter event out of Melbourne nature reserve
When Michelle Thomas nursed two baby wallabies back to health, she was told the Briars nature reserve was the only safe place left to release…
Melbourne investigators intercept international drug shipment with alleged links to Afghan crime ring
Quick ReadIn Short: Two men have been arrested over an alleged drug smuggling operation that used farming equipment to conceal shipments of methamphetamine.Police say 98kgs of…
Feasibility study into hydrogen fuel-powered freight ‘HyWay’ between Adelaide and Melbourne
As businesses look to reduce their carbon footprints, one company is exploring a multi-million-dollar project to transport freight between South Australia and Victoria with zero…
Australia vs Pakistan LIVE: Second Test, day one, Melbourne – score & commentary – Live
Australia vs Pakistan LIVE: Second Test, day one, Melbourne - score & commentary - Live - BBC Sport SummaryUse audio icon at top of page…
Comedian JD Zamora and Pokemon-inspired cards make neurodiversity a laughing matter for Melbourne International Comedy Festival
They're inspired by a cartoon series close to every millennial's heart but for stand-up comedian JD Zamora, 102 "Divergimon" cards have a purpose beyond nostalgia."[They]…
Toddler dies after being hit by car in Melbourne suburb of Dandenong North
A toddler has died after being hit by a car in Melbourne's south-east. Emergency services were called to McFees Road in Dandenong North just after midday…
Victoria Police investigate alleged attempted abduction of 14yo girl in Melbourne’s CBD
Quick ReadIn short: Police say a 14-year-old girl was approached by a man she did not know while on a school excursion in Melbourne's CBD…
Melbourne Airport surpasses pre-Covid international capacity
Melbourne Airport has now exceeded 100% of pre-pandemic capacity in the for international flights. It is the first state capital airport in Australia to do…
Big Bash League game between Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers called off due to Geelong pitch
The Big Bash League game between the Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers has been abandoned shortly after starting, due to an unplayable pitch in Geelong.Key…
Political trailblazer first on list of women to be celebrated in statue form across Melbourne
Quick Read:In short: Political activist Vida Goldstein is the first female historical figure to be honoured with a statue as part of a City of Melbourne…
Police arrest 72 climate activists in Melbourne CBD for blocking traffic outside Flinders Street Station
Quick Read: In short: Police have arrested and fined 72 climate activists for staging a protest in the middle of a Melbourne CBD intersectionDemonstrators from the group…
Carnival ships to end Melbourne calls over tax hike
Carnival Corp will ditch port calls in Melbourne over ‘unreasonable’ cruise ship tax rises, it said. Princess Cruises and Cunard will no longer call in…