Thousands attended 'A Gathering for Gaza' in Melbourne, a music fundraiser featuring Genesis Owusu and Julia Jacklin, raising hundreds of thousands for Palestinian aid. Read more about this powerful act of artistic resistance.
The West London community has donated thousands to support the family of 18-year-old Maliki Sharma, fatally stabbed in Feltham. A 19-year-old man has been charged.
An 81-year-old grandmother from Arizona, Sue Jacquot, raised over £32,450 for her grandson's cancer treatment by creating a popular Minecraft YouTube channel. Discover her heart-warming story.
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 fundraiser for Renee Good, a US citizen shot by an ICE agent, has raised over $1.5m. Her wife pays tribute as Vice President JD Vance claims the agent has 'absolute immunity'.
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.
EastEnders actor Jake Wood urges fans to support a crew member who fell 11 storeys in Colombia. The cast has raised over £23k for his medical bills and repatriation. Read the latest update.
Hollywood star Mickey Rourke disavows a GoFundMe page that raised nearly $100k to 'save his home', calling it 'embarrassing' and urging donors to get refunds.
Actor Mickey Rourke forcefully denies knowledge of a fundraiser for his rent, calling it 'humiliating' and urging fans to get refunds. Full story on the Hollywood controversy.
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.
Metro.co.uk invites readers to join a scenic fundraising hike in the Cotswolds on June 13, 2026, supporting Alzheimer's Society. Choose from 25km, 50km, or 100km routes to help those affected by dementia.
Oscar-nominated actor Mickey Rourke, 73, is fundraising to cover $59,100 in unpaid rent after an eviction notice. Support his GoFundMe to help him stay in his LA home.
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.
Everything you need to know about joining Metro's 2026 Lifeline challenge. Hike the Cotswolds on June 13th to fundraise for Alzheimer's Society. Choose your distance and sign up today.
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.
A fundraising appeal for PC Tom Shearman, who lost his wife and two children in a Stroud house fire, has surpassed £257,000. The community rallies after the devastating Boxing Day blaze.