The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Jahrome Hughes could be the next face of rugby league in New Zealand after Shaun Johnson's retirement, and it will only make his football better at Melbourne.

Penrith look set to make two changes to their spine for the clash against Canberra after Mitch Kenny received a one-match ban after the loss to Melbourne.

A mayor plans to slash power bills for his city's residents and business operators in a bulk-buying scheme he says could work for communities across Australia.

Melbourne City Council voted to break its contracts with operators of shared e‑scooter schemes this week, citing safety concerns. It seems these concerns have usurped the long-term transport and environmental gains from moving towards sustainable transport. A year ago, the city reported emissions had been cut by 400 tonnes since…

Storm coach Craig Bellamy has confirmed he wants to manage his players' workloads in the final rounds, in a move that may affect the bottom of the top eight.

NRL heavyweights Penrith have shared a positive update on Nathan Cleary's fitness after the halfback went down with a shoulder injury against Melbourne.

Melbourne have sat at the top of the NRL ladder since round 15 and now a 24-22 away win over Penrith has them poised to clinch the minor premiership.

Penrith's hopes of a fourth consecutive NRL premiership have taken a hit with Nathan Cleary injured in a 24-22 loss to fellow heavyweights Melbourne.

Two men charged over the execution-style murder of a gangland boss Gavin "Capable" Presto in broad daylight have been committed to stand trial.

A bill stopping compensation claims over the use of lawyers as police informants at the height of Melbourne's gangland war could be doomed to fail.

Penrith and Melbourne have been the two best sides of the NRL for five years, but their matches have rarely lived up to blockbuster billing.