University of Melbourne VC Emma Johnston AO dies aged 52
Professor Emma Johnston AO, the pioneering first woman to lead the University of Melbourne, has died from cancer complications. Remembered as a transformative scientist and dedicated educator.
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Anastasia musical review: Tone-deaf adaptation in Melbourne
The Broadway musical 'Anastasia' makes its Australian premiere in Melbourne. Our review finds a visually lavish but historically shallow show, saved only by a few standout performances.
Ashes 2025-26: Fourth Test Day Four Live from MCG
Live updates from day four of the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Follow every over as England look to build on their fightback. Get involved with your thoughts.
Tourist rescued after 20ft cliff fall at Australian beach
A 25-year-old Austrian tourist was winched to safety after falling from a cliff at Bushrangers Bay. Read the full details of the dramatic rescue mission.
England end 15-year wait for away Ashes Test victory
Monty Panesar praises Ben Stokes's resilience as England secure a consolation Ashes win in Melbourne. Read how the captain overcame immense pressure to lead his side to victory.
England's first Ashes win in Australia for 15 years
Monty Panesar hails Ben Stokes's mental toughness as England secure a historic Test victory in Melbourne, ending a 15-year drought on Australian soil. Read the full analysis.
Hanukkah car fire in St Kilda investigated as hate crime
Victoria Police are investigating a car fire in Melbourne's St Kilda during Hanukkah as a potential hate crime. The vehicle was covered in antisemitic graffiti.
Record Boxing Day Test Crowd at MCG Underlines Festival Status
A record 85,000 fans packed the MCG for the Boxing Day Test, transforming the cricket match into a vibrant cultural festival. Discover how tradition and spectacle converged in Melbourne.
Car with Hanukkah sign firebombed in Melbourne
A car displaying a 'Happy Chanukah' sign was firebombed in Melbourne on Christmas Day, escalating fears in the Jewish community. Read the latest on this suspected antisemitic attack.
Melbourne 'Happy Chanukah' car firebombed in suspected hate crime
A vehicle displaying a 'Happy Chanukah' billboard was set alight in St Kilda East, Melbourne, in a suspected antisemitic attack on Christmas morning. Police are searching for a suspect.
Five Legendary Boxing Day Ashes Tests in History
Relive five unforgettable Boxing Day Ashes Tests that defined cricket history, featuring heroics from Ian Botham, Kevin Pietersen, and Shane Warne. Discover the drama that unfolded.
Inside the Christmas Day hustle of OnlyFans creators
Two OnlyFans creators, Emily Mai and Alix Lynx, reveal how they balance festive family time with their adult content work, earning up to six figures a month without taking a day off. Discover their unique holiday routines.
Australia's Christmas Day Weather Forecast 2025
Australians face a turbulent Christmas Day with extreme heat in the west, severe storms in the east, and a cyclone threat in the north. Plan your festive day with the latest official forecasts.
Victoria Police get new powers to ban protests
Victoria Police have been granted new powers to ban protests for up to a month, following the Bondi terror attack. The laws will be in effect for the Boxing Day Test. Read the full details.
Australia's Christmas Weather: Heatwaves and Chilly Temps
Australia faces a weather split this Christmas, with severe heatwaves on the Queensland-NSW border and Melbourne bracing for its coldest Christmas Day since 2006. Get the full forecast.
No verdict in trial over 2018 gang shooting of teen
A jury has been discharged after failing to reach verdicts in the trial of Michael Clarke, accused of murdering 17-year-old Tanesha Melbourne-Blake in a 2018 Tottenham drive-by shooting. The case will be retried.
Australia's Christmas Day Heatwave Forecast Over 45°C
Australians face a scorching Christmas with extreme heatwave conditions forecast. The Bureau of Meteorology warns of temperatures exceeding 45°C in some regions. Stay informed and prepare for severe weather.
Farmer killed by falling tree while fighting WA bushfire
A 34-year-old farmer has died after a tree fell on his car while he was assisting fire crews battling a severe bushfire in Western Australia. Read the full story on the tragic incident and ongoing heatwave warnings.
AFL scion Tom Silvagni sentenced for rape
Tom Silvagni, son of Australian Rules football legend Stephen Silvagni, has been sentenced to six years and two months for the rape of a woman at his Melbourne home. Read the full court details.
Legal challenge to Melbourne CBD search zone laws
Organiser of Greedozer Invasion Day rally launches legal fight against Victoria's new CBD search powers. Could this set a precedent for protest rights in the UK? Read the full analysis.
Australian Coalition's Housing Policy Launched During Heatwave
Australia's opposition Coalition reveals its housing strategy as the nation battles extreme heat and bushfires. Get the latest on the policy details and the severe weather warnings impacting multiple states.
Melbourne's $500k AI Comedy Robot Experiment
A University of Melbourne researcher is using a $500k grant to teach a swarm of 10 robots standup comedy, starting with non-verbal humour. Can AI ever be genuinely funny?
Neergaard-Petersen's Miracle Chip Wins Australian Open
Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen produced a stunning final-hole up-and-down to clinch the Australian Open, breaking Cameron Smith's heart. Rory McIlroy finishes 14th.
Melbourne reconsiders its Burke and Wills statue
Melbourne debates the fate of its oldest public monument, a statue of explorers Burke and Wills, prompting a critical re-examination of their disastrous 1860 expedition and its colonial legacy. Discover the full story.
Bakery's viral TikTok success leads to online abuse
Montmorency Bakehouse's wholesome social media fame was hijacked by racist and sexual harassment, forcing the family to take a stand. Discover their story.
Lady Gaga's Mayhem Ball Tour Storms Melbourne
Lady Gaga brought her chaotic 'Mayhem Ball' tour to Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, delivering a two-hour spectacle of avant-garde fashion, theatrical performance, and pop anthems. Read our full review.
Kendrick Lamar's Epic Melbourne Show with Doechii
Kendrick Lamar delivered a theatrical, pyrotechnic-filled spectacle at Melbourne's AAMI Park, supported by rap's rising star Doechii. Read our review of this extraordinary night.
Australia's East Coast Swelters in Dangerous Heatwave
Eastern Australia endures a severe heatwave, with extreme temperatures sparking bushfires and dry lightning threatening new blazes. Authorities warn of dangerous conditions.
US Heatwave Deaths Expose Climate Inequality
Investigative reporting from Arizona reveals how America's failure to count heat fatalities and dismantled climate policies leave vulnerable communities at risk. Read the full story.
First summer heatwave hits NSW east coast
The first major heatwave of the summer has struck New South Wales, with Sydney's CBD hitting 37.8C. Bushfire warnings are in place as firefighters battle blazes. Read the full afternoon update.
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