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The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Melbourne is in the middle of a housing revolution – have the yimbys already won?

Advocates say even they are surprised by Allan government’s embrace of higher density housing, but warn construction costs risk city becoming ‘victim of its success’

The Guardian - AU

Delly hurt as emotion-charged Kings hold off United

The Sydney Kings have leapfrogged Melbourne United into third place on the NBL ladder, beating their rivals despite losing Matthew Dellavedova to injury.

AAP

Furphy in double figures as Pacers go back-to-back

Indiana banked consecutive wins for just the third time this season, and Melbourne product Johnny Furphy had a big say in their first-half domination of Miami.

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Bargain tickets and barebones carriages: the ins and outs of travelling Australia by train

In Western Australia, fares have been slashed by 50% this year, while children in NSW travel for just $1. But don’t expect a luxurious journey – or a quick one

The Guardian - AU

‘It doesn’t really hit your socials’: is this Australia’s best kept sporting secret?

Ice hockey is an ‘underground sport’ in Australia but Heated Rivalry and word of mouth are helping pique interest among children and young adults

The Guardian - AU

Is the Australian Open on TV? Channel, live stream and how to watch tennis grand slam

Two heavyweight matches are booked for finals weekend in Melbourne

The Independent UK

Stars openers take derby revenge on Renegades

The Stars have gained revenge on the Renegades in a crucial Melbourne derby win as Tom Rogers smashed the equal second-fastest half-century in club history.

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Where home prices could take off or crash land in 2026

A worsening outlook for interest rates will put a dampener on Australia's property market in 2026 but records are still expected to tumble across the country.

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Nick Kyrgios responds after failing to receive Australian Open wildcard

The maverick Australian will not play in the men’s singles at his home Grand Slam in Melbourne

The Independent UK

Afternoon Update: fires blaze in Victoria; dozens boycott Adelaide festival; and Toowoomba’s ‘deliciously delusional’ dish

The state faces catastrophic heatwave conditions not seen since 2019-20 as temperatures in Melbourne soar into the 40s

The Guardian - AU

Victoria police revokes powers to allow warrantless pat-downs across inner Melbourne

Police say declaration of Melbourne CBD and surrounds as a designated area will end on 9 January, more than four months ahead of schedule

The Guardian - AU

'Billionaire' cries poor as court freezes local funds

A Dubai-based investment adviser has said he has no money for lawyers after his Australian funds were frozen despite claiming he held billions overseas.

AAP

Star NRL duo defect in major blow for Melbourne

Melbourne will lose Nick Meaney and Tyran Wishart at the end of the 2026 NRL season with the key pair expected to announce they are joining the Perth Bears.

AAP

‘Toughest conditions imaginable’: Victorians urged to shelter inside from heatwave as tropical cyclone heads for Queensland

Heatwave warnings in place for nearly all states and territories as Sydney braces for 43C forecast on Saturday

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Tips for Enjoying the 2026 Australian Open

Who to watch, what to eat and how to get around Melbourne.

The Independent UK

England’s Ashes player ratings: Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope flop in 4-1 defeat by Australia as Jacob Bethell shines

England toiled to another Ashes humiliation at the hands of Australia

AAP

Big Nelson planning to get nasty in boxing debut

Nelson Asofa-Solomona says Jeremy Latimore is delusional if the former NRL journeyman believes he can topple the former Melbourne Storm man mountain.

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Rising A-League star embroiled in racism probe

A-League Men club Melbourne City look set to be embroiled in a race row after one of their brightest prospects was accused of using discriminatory language.

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Melbourne coach 'realistic' about horror NBL slide

Melbourne United's shock loss to Cairns was the seventh defeat in their past nine games, throwing huge doubt over their NBL title credentials.

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Lee back to haunt United as Cairns pinch NBL thriller

Chris Goulding had a season-high 27 points for Melbourne United but couldn't drag them over the line in a surprise NBL loss to the struggling Cairns Taipans.

AAP

Boland's Sydney skill leaves statue location uncertain

While he will always be remembered for his hometown heroics in Melbourne, an argument is mounting the SCG is Scott Boland's best Test ground.

The Guardian - AU

International crime syndicate allegedly stole dozens of Toyotas from Brisbane and planned to ship to UAE

Seven men have been charged with more than 300 offences, after police found allegedly stolen vehicles in shipping containers in Brisbane and Melbourne

AAP

French man in court after warrant for NYD sex assault

A French national extradited from Sydney to Melbourne over his alleged rape and assault of a woman he met at a club on New Year's Day has faced court.

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne swelters through hottest day in six years as severe heatwave descends on Australia’s south-eastern states

Hot conditions for NSW, Victoria, South Australia, the ACT, Tasmania and WA as authorities warn of high fire danger

The Guardian - AU

Professor who claimed ‘Blak’ activists were leading University of Melbourne law school to ‘destruction’ settles discrimination case

Exclusive: Dr Eric Descheemaeker sued the university over his attempted sacking after an email he sent was leaked and posted around campus

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