The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Sam Billings has smashed 72 from 39 balls in a Sydney Thunder BBL win in Canberra, but he would have been out on 16 had Stars players appealed for a run out.

Preparations are under way for a fireworks extravaganza across the nation with Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne all set to sparkle with skyline light shows.

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…

The Tasmania JackJumpers have won a sixth straight NBL game, handing Melbourne United a fourth consecutive loss in the process.

Liberal Party stalwart Kevin Andrews has been remembered as "a man of honour in the bear pit of public life" at a state funeral.