Latest from Melbourne

'We are facing the biggest crisis of our time': Urgent calls for retired medical staff to step up

Official campaign to find the workforce needed is due to launch on Saturday.

Three people dead after stabbing spree in Melbourne

Three people are dead and a woman is fighting for life after a suspected stabbing rampage.

MAFS bride went labouring after leaving show

But bride set to earn massive salary after signing with celebrity agent.

Unusual post-flight symptoms lead to woman's cancer diagnosis

Strange symptoms following a flight to LA were the first signs she was battling cancer.

Two sisters brutally murdered at hands of neighbour

Two sisters raped and murdered by their neighbour who was previously convicted of rape.

Elton John takes to stage in Melbourne as world tour continues

A week after axing his Auckland shows, the superstar has performed across the Tasman.

Man bashed to death outside Melbourne school

Parents and children witnessed a brutal attack on a man outside a Melbourne school.

Man dies after being trapped in shipping container

It is believed the man was trapped by stone sheets.

'I miss you all': White Island survivor's moving message

White Island survivor Stephanie Browitt is now out of a coma and back on social media.

Men charged with the murder of a father

Two men have been charged with the murder of a Melbourne father

White Island heroics: Young guide helped others without a gas mask

Young White Island tour guide Tipene Maangi's selfless heroics are revealed

Mother leaves baby in hot car

More than 5000 children are rescued after being left in cars every year in Australia.

Heavy rain floods roads in Sydney's CBD, briefly closing public transport

Australia's prayers have been answered as the country is covered with heavy rain.

Passengers at Sydney Airport have been told to expect delays as wild weather and rain is expected to hit

Wild weather is expected to cause delays at Sydney Airport.

Richie Hardcore: Where to eat vegan in Melbourne

The best vegan food in Melbourne, as picked by an long-time expert.

White Island disaster: Mum's bedside vigil for surviving daughter

Father and daughter Paul and Stephanie Browitt were severely injured in the eruption.

Father charged with newlyweds' murder

Melbourne dad has been charged with murder over the deaths of his daughter and son-in-law.

Live: Fears three Oz bushfires to merge into 'mega-blaze'

Residents in the line of fire are still choosing to stay despite the threat.