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Junior Jewish footballers face constant on-field abuse, royal commission hears
Melbourne children wanting to play football at the weekend have faced a constant risk of antisemitic sledging since October 7, the commission has been told.
‘It’s about influence’: Melbourne Uni row breaks out over scholarships from Ramsay Centre
Secret talks between the University of Melbourne and the Tony Abbott-backed Western civilisation fund have workers worried any deal would have implications beyond just awarding scholarships.
Fifa World Cup: Football Australia urges reversal of Melbourne World Cup fan zone ban
Football Australia has called for a ban on public watch parties for the 2026 World Cup in Melbourne’s Federation Square to be reversed. The governing body...
Rio Tinto's water use dries sacred waterhole, Aboriginal group says
MELBOURNE, May 6 (Reuters) - A sacred waterhole used for thousands of years by Aboriginal people in Western Australia has run dry for the first time in living memory, with the Robe River Kuruma
Australian court rejects convicted murderer’s appeal of deportation to small island nation
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Iranian man who murdered his wife has lost his landmark court bid to prevent Australia from deporting him to the tiny Pacific island of Nauru.
Melbourne principal still too traumatised to work after being stabbed by school teacher, court hears
A Melbourne court has been told a school principal who was ambushed by a knife-wielding teacher remains too traumatised to return to work.
Threatening texts, kidnappings and arson attacks prevalent as new targeted crime wave leaves club owners sc...
Melbourne is in the grip of a crime wave. But this time it's different and pub and club owners say they are scared as 'The Cartel' issues threats they do not understand.
The pro secret that gives Mamasita’s famous fish tacos their crunch
Melbourne Mexican restaurant Mamasita shares its secret (and gluten-free) recipe for beer-battered snapper and smoky chipotle glaze.
Florida man sentenced to life for paying woman overseas for child porn involving her kids: DOJ
A Melbourne man pleaded guilty to sending a Filipino woman money for sexually-explicit content of her 7- and 12-year-old children, authorities say.
Japan and Australia agree to deepen cooperation on energy, defense and critical minerals
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The prime ministers of Japan and Australia agreed to deepen cooperation in a wide arrange of areas including energy security, defense and critical minerals as the
Melbourne bar rammed, doused with petrol amid suspicious fires
Melbourne bar rammed, doused with petrol amid suspicious fires
‘The fire is in the belly’: Bellamy to coach on amid heartbreaking diagnosis
Melbourne Storm director of football Frank Ponissi insists coach Craig Bellamy remains committed to seeing out the 2026 NRL season.
Kingswood Primary School teacher accused of installing bathroom camera denied bail
Parents of children attending Kingswood Primary School filled the Moorabbin Magistrates Court on Friday, intending to see accused teacher Timothy Blamires.
National average house prices rose slightly in April, the slowest pace of growth since January 2025
Momentum in the housing market has slowed, with every capital city recording a slower pace of growth in April.
NRL coach Craig Bellamy diagnosed with form of neurodegenerative disorder
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has been diagnosed with a form of neurodegenerative disorder, the club has said.
Storm coach Craig Bellamy diagnosed with neurodegenerative disorder
The veteran coach underwent tests recently, according to the NRL club, which said the diagnosis would not have an impact on his immediate coaching future.
More delays expected after hundreds of commuters left stranded during Melbourne rush hour
A rail equipment fault caused havoc on the V/Line Geelong Line on Wednesday night, with rail operators warning of more delays today.
Melbourne house prices fall as ‘unnerved’ buyers hold back
Median house prices have fallen for the first time in 18 months, marking a “turning point”.
Melbourne’s Best Wine Bars, Where It’s About More Than Just a Glass
Melbourne’s Best Wine Bars, Where It’s About More Than Just a Glass