The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Jenny Hayes lurked outside in her car for four minutes before lighting a house fire that killed a young couple and their 19-day-old baby, a court has heard.

Microbes have made their way into water after heavy rain, raising risk of illnesses like gastro and diarrhoea, authorities say

While Emma Kearney's All-Australian streak could continue, reigning AFLW best and fairest winner Emily Bates has been overlooked in the initial squad of 42.

Melbourne's Crown Casino has vowed to implement significant changes after being given 15 months to improve its gambling practices.

Abbey Forrest, 19, Inderpal Sohal, 28, and their baby Ivy died after sex worker Jenny Hayes, 43, set fire to their house in Melbourne, Australia following a row with Mr Sohal's friend, the court heard

North Melbourne captain Emma Kearny is among the voices critical of the AFLW's fixturing of the second week of finals, with local grounds set to be used and a clash with the Matildas-Sweden game on the cards.

The Victorian state election is coming up fast so we read through all the major parties’ election promises and policies so you don’t have to.

This new playground on wheels has raised eyebrows among parents — but the local government says it's an example of a "risk play park", which is actually "very safe".

Victorians are warned a warm and sunny spring week ahead will bring with it a high pollen count and an extreme hay fever risk.

Suryakumar Yadav played yet another breathtaking knock of an unbeaten 61 from 25 balls followed by superb bowling from the bowlers helped India bundle out Zimbabwe for 115 to clinch a 71-run win in their final Group 2, Super 12 match of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup at Melbourne…

At 25, Paul Yore was one of Australia’s most promising emerging artists — then one of his works was labelled child pornography. The subsequent ordeal ultimately galvanised his need to make art.