The Australian Open has smashed attendance records before the main event even starts, with over 29,000 fans flocking to Melbourne Park for the qualifying rounds. Discover how innovative marketing is reshaping the Grand Slam experience.
The Australian Open has transformed into a 21-day spectacle, with a new paid 'Opening Week' featuring tennis, concerts, and a $1m showcase. Discover how it's breaking attendance records.
From a German sauna to Melbourne's wave pools, discover how shared aquatic spaces offer vital moments of calm, connection, and cultural refuge in a fast-paced world.
A new stage production of Saturday Night Fever at Melbourne's Athenaeum Theatre, starring Ethan Churchill, disappoints as a weak imitation of the iconic film, lacking the original's dance energy and depth.
A Muslim religious leader was punched after being forced off a Melbourne freeway. Police condemn the alleged racially motivated attack. Read the full story.
Victoria's government has enacted the biggest planning overhaul in decades, slashing approval times and boosting density. But rising costs and heritage rules threaten progress.
From sold-out women's finals to booming 'beer leagues', ice hockey is Australia's surprising sporting growth story. Discover the grassroots passion fuelling this cold-weather sport down under.
A visual roundup of Friday's global events: Rome tackles over-tourism, storms hit Europe, Gaza mourns, and Melbourne swelters. See the day's most powerful images.
Victoria Police has revoked controversial powers allowing officers to conduct warrantless pat-downs across inner Melbourne. The decision follows significant public and legal scrutiny.
BlueScope Steel rejects a $13.2bn takeover bid, Pro-Palestine groups plan Melbourne rally against Israeli president's visit, and NSW police warn of elderly driver scams. Follow live updates.
A severe heatwave sweeps South Australia and Victoria, with temperatures hitting 46C. Firefighters warn landscapes are 'ready to burn' amid extreme fire danger ratings. Stay informed and check on vulnerable neighbours.
Dr Eric Descheemaeker settles with the University of Melbourne after his attempted sacking over a leaked email claiming the law school was becoming an 'ideological re-education camp'. Read the full story.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese opens door to national inquiry into Bondi attack. Meanwhile, widespread flooding impacts Queensland and a sinkhole opens in Melbourne.
A 47-year-old man is in custody following an alleged arson attack on a car displaying Hanukkah decorations in Melbourne. The incident has heightened fears in the Jewish community after the recent Bondi attack.
A large sinkhole, 8m by 8m and 5m deep, has appeared at a sporting oval in Melbourne's north-east, close to major tunnelling works. Read the latest on the incident and response.
A large 5-metre deep sinkhole has appeared at a sporting oval in Melbourne's north-east, adjacent to the major North East Link tunnelling project. The area is cordoned off as investigations begin.
Helen Wilding has spent seven years sketching every detail of Melbourne's Brunswick Street. She estimates the project documenting cafes, pubs and city life could take another decade to complete.
A man has died after a shooting at a Fitzroy intersection. Police are searching for a vehicle that fled the scene. Read the latest on this developing investigation.
A 29-year-old woman has been charged with murder and attempted murder following a fatal house fire in Clyde North, Melbourne, last month. One man died and two others were injured.
Tennis legend Venus Williams, aged 45, has been granted a wild card for the 2026 Australian Open, marking a historic return to Melbourne Park. Discover her incredible journey.
A 40-year-old's journey learning the violin reveals its existential fussiness and the mindful joy hidden in its difficulty. Discover how daily practice transformed torment into passion.
Hundreds of Crown Melbourne casino staff will walk out from 10pm to 2am on New Year's Eve, protesting a proposed two-tier pay system. The industrial action threatens to disrupt celebrations. Read the full story.
A selection of Guardian letters reveals Bradford City fans' witty chants, concerns over tree sizes, AI quiz answers, and New Year's wishes for a crossword cat. Read the full correspondence.
Your complete guide to welcoming 2026 across Australia. Discover fireworks times, family events, party zones and weather forecasts for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and all capital cities.
Jacob Bethell overcame nerves to score a crucial 40* at the MCG, crediting IPL crowds for his composure. The young batter eyes the No. 3 spot as England look to Sydney.
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.
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.
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.
Bristol City striker Fally Mayulu faces a month out with a quad injury ahead of Millwall clash. Charlton's Kayne Ramsay is a doubt for Portsmouth with a calf issue. Full details.
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.