The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Two quickfire Ashes Tests have cost Cricket Australia at least 210,000 attendees, with this summer's games the shortest on average since the 19th century.

From the Sydney Harbour fireworks to rooftop parties and a pop-up cinema in Melbourne, there are plenty of NYE events to bring in 2026

England arrived in Australia with a four-strong pace cartel ready to rock the hosts. They will end the series with just one of them still standing.

Emma Johnston, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne who has died aged 52, was a marine ecologist, a visionary leader in science and research, a passionate champion of the environment, a brilliant and engaging communicator, and a caring mentor. Emma was also our friend.

If Josh Tongue and Brydon Carse can repeat their MCG displays, this may be more than a marriage of convenience

Melbourne City have won just one of their past six games, but they say their busy schedule is no excuse for the poor run of form.

While the Melbourne curator had to face the media and say sorry, some of the players owe him an apology in return

Just 70km from Melbourne yet only accessible by ferry, the island’s isolation is the source of its appeal and its biggest drawback

Guardian Australia critics pick the best live stage experiences of the year, including Beetlejuice, The Talented Mr Ripley and a nude ode to literature

The Barmy Army adopted Perth Glory as their team for the day, and the support helped spur on the underdogs to an upset 3-1 away win over Melbourne City.

Holly McNamara has scored her fourth career hat-trick to guide Melbourne City to a 3-1 win over Perth Glory at AAMI Park.