The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Victorian police are pulling out all stops to ensure public safety during New Year's Eve celebrations, amid warnings about fire risks from illegal fireworks.

Showcase for India’s second most popular sport beefs up Australia links across town from box-office Test match

Melbourne Stars allrounder Hilton Cartwright feared he could be paralysed or face months in a neck brace after falling awkwardly in the BBL season opener.

Melbourne United are back on the NBL winners' list but it wasn't pretty in the eventual 10-point road win on Boxing Day over the Cairns Taipans.

Homicide squad detectives investigating after 59-year-old found dead at Wood Duck Court in Langwarrin

An ever-changing display of toilets, fans and plungers, painted gold and combined with written commentary, keeps Melbourne’s north enthralled

Three states face dangerous fire conditions as a wave of hot and dry weather triggers total fire bans and warnings of power outages

Health authorities are urging people to monitor for measles symptoms after an infectious case was detected while polio was also found in wastewater.

Some years ago, my daughter was set a maths problem: how much does it cost to drive a family of four from Melbourne to Sydney, calculating petrol per kilometre and including a night’s accommodation? Her answer was simple: the cost is four airfares – that way the kids won’t kill…