Second Spirit of Tasmania ferry departs Scotland for Melbourne
The second of the new Spirit of Tasmania vessels begins its seven-week voyage from Scotland to Australia. It will remain in Melbourne until a berth becomes available in Hobart at the end of the cruise ship season. [Continue Reading]
Australia may offer military support to Gulf nations facing Iran strikes but won’t participate in a ground war, Wong says
Foreign minister says Australia ‘not participating in offensive action against Iran’ but may help protect other countries Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government is considering offering military support to assist Gulf nations facing strikes from Iran, but will not participate in any ground troop deployment into Iran, the foreign minister has said.The government confirmed nine flights had arrived in Australia from the Middle East since the US and Israeli strikes on Iran one week ago, with another three flights scheduled to arrive on Sunday. Dozens... [Continue Reading]
Live: Piastri starting on third row of home F1 grand prix in Melbourne
The first race of the Formula 1 season is here, with thousands flocking to Melbourne's Albert Park for the Australian Grand Prix. Follow live. [Continue Reading]
Three teenagers charged with murder after man stabbed while trying to intervene in Melbourne train station fight
Police arrest 16-year-old, 17-year-old and 18-year-old over ‘savage’ attack on 22-year-old manFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThree teenagers have been charged with murder after a man who tried to intervene and help a 14-year-old schoolboy was killed in a “savage” stabbing attack.Emergency crews were called to the Mernda train station in Melbourne’s north-east on Friday evening after reports of a fight among teenagers. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Australia news live: Wong flags military assistance in Middle East but no ‘offensive action’ against Iran; three teenagers charged with murder over alleged Melbourne stabbing
Follow today’s news headlines liveAustralia may offer military support to Gulf nations facing Iran strikes but won’t participate in a ground war, Wong saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNSW begins search for private partner to help build Sydney’s second major film studioThe NSW government has opened expressions of interest for the location and management of a prospective new major film studio in Sydney, offering public land for private companies’ development as part of the scheme.Sydney is already a popular destination for international film production … Beyond Hollywood, there is large demand for Bollywood films in... [Continue Reading]
Fire crews attend second RSL fire in Melbourne in three days
An RSL in Glen Waverley has been significantly damaged by fire in the second club blaze this week. [Continue Reading]
22-Year-Old Security Guard Killed While Assisting 14-Year-Old Boy at Mernda Railway Station in Melbourne
A tragic incident unfolded at Mernda Railway Station in Melbourne's outer north on Friday evening, resulting in the death of a 22-year-old man. The individual, identified as an off-duty security guard, was fatally attacked after intervening to assist a 14-year-old boy who was being assaulted, allegedly by four males attempting to rob him. The event commenced around 5:50 PM, exemplifying the risks faced by those who stand up against violence. According to police reports, the young man noticed the teenage boy in distress and acted quickly to guide him out of the station. However, as they exited, the group of... [Continue Reading]
Three charged after Good Samaritan's murder at Melbourne railway station
Two teenagers and a man have been charged after a 22-year-old died from stab wounds in Mernda on Friday night. Police are waiting to interview a fourth person about the death. [Continue Reading]
Quick hits: Verstappen's big crash and Mercedes accused of sandbagging
Mercedes blitzed the competition in Melbourne, with McLaren's Oscar Piastri declaring the Silver Arrows had dropped the "sandbags" from their car. These are the key moments from qualifying at Albert Park. [Continue Reading]
Russell takes Melbourne pole after Verstappen crash
George Russell takes pole position as Mercedes dominate a qualifying session for the Australian Grand Prix in which Max Verstappen crashed. [Continue Reading]
Live: F1 qualifying up next in Melbourne for Australian Grand Prix
Mercedes has lived up to the preseason hype with a dominant qualifying performance, locking out the front row of the grid for Sunday's Australian Grand Prix. [Continue Reading]
When F1 cars crash, Albert Park's trauma team is called into action
Nestled away and out of view from the public sits the grand prix medical centre at Albert Park, with trauma specialists from Melbourne's Alfred Hospital on stand-by for the worst moments in motorsport. [Continue Reading]
Teens, man arrested over fatal fight at Melbourne railway station
The homicide squad made the arrests after a 22-year-old man died in Mernda on Friday evening. [Continue Reading]
Macedonian group claims Moomba Parade flag ban is discriminatory
A Macedonian community group says it is considering its legal options after the City of Melbourne said it was not allowed to display a disputed cultural flag at this year's Moomba Parade, despite being allowed to at previous events. [Continue Reading]
Man dead after reports of fight in Melbourne's north
Police are investigating a man's death in Melbourne's north this evening after reports of a group of men fighting. [Continue Reading]
West Melbourne mosque closed after reports of suspicious package
A mosque in West Melbourne has temporarily closed while police investigate reports of a suspicious package. [Continue Reading]
F1 team in 'scary place' as risk of missing Melbourne GP grows
Aston Martin is running the risk of not being able to participate in Sunday's Australian Grand Prix, at least, as issues grow for the beleaguered team. [Continue Reading]
Leclerc leads Ferrari one-two in Melbourne practice
McLaren's Oscar Piastri sets the fastest time in Friday practice at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. [Continue Reading]
Australia news live: luxury car tax change could seal EU trade deal; flights from Dubai land in Sydney and Melbourne
This blog has now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew Israeli ambassador to Australia says war with Iran will continue ‘as long as we need’Israel’s new ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman, said the conflict between the country and Iran will continue “as long as we need” to achieve multiple objectives, including removing the threat of Iranian nuclear and ballistic missile programs.The people of Iran must decide their future. We’re not deciding for them their future. It’s their choice. But we’re trying to remove the fear barrier. The people do want to change. They want to... [Continue Reading]
Lewis Hamilton sets sights on racing in an African grand prix before retiring
British former champion hits out at former colonial rulers‘I’m hoping countries unite and take Africa back’Lewis Hamilton has called for a movement to “take Africa back”, claiming the continent is being “controlled” by European powers. On the eve of the new Formula One season in Melbourne, the seven-time champion outlined his ambition to compete in a grand prix on African soil.But the 41-year-old, F1’s first black race driver, did not stop there. He suggested former colonial rulers still exerted undue power in the region and called for action to reverse that influence. “I’ve got roots from a few different places... [Continue Reading]
Live: 24-year NRL record on the line as Storm host Eels in Melbourne
Melbourne captain Harry Grant produces an hour of rugby league excellence, as the Storm extend their round one winning streak for a 25th year. [Continue Reading]
Pathologist cannot determine cause of death in cold case murder trial
The ACT Supreme Court hears evidence in the trial of two Melbourne men who are accused of murdering Irma Palasics in her home in 1999. [Continue Reading]
Police lay charges over Chapel Street arson attack that killed Melbourne man
Police have charged a Fitzroy man following an attack on a dessert bar on Melbourne's Chapel Street that led to the death of one of two alleged arsonists. [Continue Reading]
