The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

In his just-released memoir, historian and former diplomat Lachlan Strahan recalls being picked up from his Melbourne primary school by a neighbour on November 11 1975, the day Gough Whitlam was sacked as prime minister. His politically active mother “was so upset she didn’t trust herself behind the wheel”.

Melbourne Victory recruit Denis Genreau and star signing Juan Mata are both attacking midfielders, but it's a welcome competition for places.

Melbourne Victory pair Jason Davidson and Denis Genreau know Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is watching the A-League Men and has an open mind on his squad.

Infrastructure Australia wants to know why NSW connection should be prioritised over Victorian, ACT and Queensland sections of high-speed rail

Damien Richardson, former Neighbours actor, has appeared in a Melbourne court after being accused of performing a banned Nazi salute.

The Illawarra Hawks have shown their championship defence is far from done, with JaVale McGee masterminding a comprehensive 14-point win over Melbourne United.

An Israeli jobseeker in Melbourne received a 'Free Palestine' rejection text, sparking outrage over anti-Semitic bias and politics in hiring.

Tracing the author’s life from bohemian Melbourne in the 70s to the breakdown of her marriage in the 90s, How to End a Story was praised by judges for ‘taking the diary form to new heights’

Tony McEvoy recalls a young Jamie Melham "knocking off" his horses before joining forces with the woman who would ultimately deliver him a Melbourne Cup.

Sports-Cations are the next big travel trend, here's why Australians are travelling for marathons, fun runs and fitness

Wintry conditions did little to dampen spirits at Flemington as racegoers celebrated the Melbourne Cup, with red and bright colours popular across the track.