The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Kiera Austin has delivered for Melbourne Vixens, sinking another two-point goal after the siren to defeat Sunshine Coast Lightning 62-61.

The state's first dedicated paediatric heart transplant service will open its doors at the Children's Hospital at Westmead in July.

Police use pepper spray to contain violence between neo-Nazi and anti-fascist protesters outside Victorian Parliament on Saturday afternoon.

Court documents reveal a coach accused of raping former Melbourne Demons player Daniel Hayes served as the AFL's regional manager for northern NSW, helping to establish the Sydney Swans' academy in Coffs Harbour. Warning: This story includes text messages including graphic sexual content.

Members of the Pakistani diaspora, chanting "this terrorism has a uniform behind it", protest in Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne following the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan in Islamabad this week.

A serial rapist will spend decades behind bars for spiking the drinks of female colleagues, sexually abusing them while they were passed out and posting images of the attacks online.

Daniel Hayes was forging a path to a dream career in the AFL 17 years ago — but after leaving the Demons without playing a game, the small forward was left grappling with feelings few understood.

Melbourne Storm has edged Brisbane Broncos in a drama-charged NRL clash to extend its long domination over the ladder leaders.

The Melbourne Storm extend their winning run against Brisbane to 13 consecutive matches following a spiteful 24-16 victory, while Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds is cleared of serious injury after leaving the field on a medicab.