The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Penrith have a chance to put themselves on a global pedestal with a fourth-straight NRL premiership, but Melbourne loom as their greatest ever challenge.

Liam Martin's mum's petrol bill to drive to Sydney and watch her son play every week tallies into the thousands, but Penrith's success makes it all worthwhile.

With contemporary pubs and scenic beaches, local artist and musician Brendan Huntley says there’s a ‘colourful energy’ to the Mornington Peninsula suburb

Melbourne United have hammered Perth 97-68 in the Wildcats' own den, making light of the absence of Matthew Dellavedova.

New Melbourne president Brad Green says the Demons are within touching distance of returning to their best, but has called for unity at the struggling AFL club.

NSW police fired at two men in a car allegedly driven at them, while in Hillside, Victoria police shot a man allegedly armed with a knife at scene of stabbing

Ahead of coaching his 10th NRL grand final, Craig Bellamy's uncanny ability to turn NRL nobodies into champions has been key to Melbourne's continued success.

Melbourne utility Tyran Wishart will play a grand final 25 years after his father Rod Wishart did, when the former Dragons star winger lost to the Storm.

Melbourne have shut down AFL trade speculation over Clayton Oliver, with president Brad Green confirming the disgruntled midfielder is staying at the club.

A city street may seem an unusual place to save species found in critically endangered grasslands. My new research, though, shows we can use plants from these ecosystems to create beautiful and biodiverse urban wildflower meadows. This means cities, too, can support nature repair.

The Penrith Panthers and Melbourne Storm will contest the National Rugby League (NRL) grand final on Sunday.