5 h. ago Police hunt alleged attackers after Melbourne Luna Park machete attack

Police are hunting down the alleged offenders after teenage boys were injured in a machete attack at Melbourne’s Luna Park.

Events

8 h. ago It was Australia’s worst engineering disaster. Next year, the story is being told in a new way

A play about the worst industrial accident in Australian history is one of the main attractions in the Melbourne Theatre Company’s 2026 program.

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9 h. ago ‘Melbourne’s CBD is safe’: Premier rules out protest permits to protect police after weekend violence

Jacinta Allan rejected calls for a protest permit system and defended the right to protest peacefully, after a demonstration that saw rocks thrown at police.

Events

17 h. ago The Melbourne suburbs where security guards are forced to carry guns

Security guards patrolling housing estates in the booming outer west at night will soon be armed as burglaries, carjackings and machete attacks soar.

Politics

17 h. ago ‘At one point we weren’t invited’: The push for runway diversity

A new wave of stylists at Melbourne Fashion Week are prioritising inclusivity alongside creativity.

Politics

25 h. ago Police commander's anger after clash with protesters in Melbourne

Victoria Police has confirmed two officers have been hospitalised after clashing with anti-immigration protesters and counter-protesters in Melbourne on Sunday.

Events

29 h. ago Two officers hospitalised, flags burnt and missiles thrown at police as opposing protesters converge in CBD

At least one person has been arrested and glass containers have been thrown at police as anti-immigration and counter-protesters rally in the city.

Events

29 h. ago ‘Melbourne has had a gutful’: Two officers hospitalised, flags burnt and missiles thrown at police as opposing protesters converge in CBD

At least one person has been arrested and glass containers have been thrown at police as anti-immigration and counter-protesters rally in the city.

Events

29 h. ago Victoria Police slam protesters after two police officers hospitalised in Melbourne.

Police were pelted with rocks as March for Australia protesters and anti-racism counter-protesters clashed on Sunday in Melbourne.

Events

30 h. ago This play is a disaster – and the MTC hopes it will be a huge success

A play about the worst industrial accident in Australian history is one of the main attractions in the Melbourne Theatre Company’s 2026 program.

Politics

33 h. ago Racist slogans, flags burnt and missiles thrown at police as opposing protesters converge in CBD

At least one person has been arrested, and glass containers have been thrown at police as anti-immigration and counter-protesters rallied in the city.

Events

50 h. ago Record day for Melham’s historic win at Caulfield Cup as Ka Ying Rising wins the Everest

Follow along live as The Everest and Caulfield Cup race days are run and won with the results, fashions and post race reactions.

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52 h. ago Caulfield Cup and The Everest LIVE: Jamie Melham makes history on Half Yours, first woman jockey to win Caulfield Cup; Ka Ying Rising wins the Everest

Follow along live as The Everest and Caulfield Cup race days are run and won with the results, fashions and post race reactions.

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53 h. ago Caulfield Cup and The Everest LIVE: Ka Ying Rising storms to victory in the Everest as Caulfield buzzes ahead of the cup

Follow along live as The Everest and Caulfield Cup race days are run and won with the results, fashions and post race reactions.

Events

54 h. ago Caulfield Cup and The Everest LIVE: Melbourne and Sydney turn on their racing charm as feature races edge closer

Follow along live as The Everest and Caulfield Cup race days are run and won with the results, fashions and post race reactions.

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56 h. ago Caulfield Cup and The Everest LIVE: Countdown on for feature races as Melbourne and Sydney bask in classic spring weather

Follow along live as The Everest and Caulfield Cup race days are run and won with the results, fashions and post race reactions.

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57 h. ago Rats torn apart for sport and no loos for ladies: welcome to Melbourne, 1859

In 1859, a CBD hotel held ratting nights, where you’d bet on how many rats a dog could kill.

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57 h. ago Caulfield Cup and The Everest LIVE: Ideal spring weather in Melbourne and Sydney on one of Australia’s biggest race days

Follow along live as The Everest and Caulfield Cup race days are run and won with the results, fashions and post race reactions.

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58 h. ago Caulfield Cup and The Everest LIVE: Punters in Melbourne and Sydney prepare for massive race day

Follow along live as The Everest and Caulfield Cup race days are run and won with the results, fashions and post race reactions.

Politics

58 h. ago Crisafulli walks back comments making light of Melbourne stabbing

The premier had said interstate businesses should invest in Queensland ahead of the 2032 Olympics because their workers “won’t get stabbed”.

Politics