WorldDramatic rescue at sea from hot balloonCoastguard and police were on hand when a hot air balloon ran into trouble and started drifting out to sea.21 May 02:47 AM
World'I've never heard screaming like that'A street performer has caught on fire during the stunt on Melbourne's Southbank. Dozens rushed to help the woman after screaming could be heard.16 May 07:46 AM
World'We are heartbroken. He was so loved'The sister of a young Kiwi-born man who died after being hit by a train in Melbourne said her brother was kind-hearted and caring, but struggled with depression.15 May 03:11 AM
World'Bring my brother home'The family of a New Zealand man hit by a train last week in Melbourne have set up a fundraising page to bring his body home.14 May 08:06 PM
TravelMelbourne: Monster MASHThe interesting thing about this exhibition being based in a museum is the balance between science and Hollywood.10 May 07:00 PM
TravelKiwis pick top Oz spotMelbourne has come out tops as the favourite destination for Kiwis heading across the ditch.30 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelFollow the dotted lineThe divide between Melbourne and Sydney is a bit like that of Wellington and Auckland.27 Mar 02:00 AM
TravelAustralia hosts first 'Ginger Pride' rallyIf you've ever been teased for your fiery locks, this is the event for you.20 Mar 11:00 PM
WorldGangland lawyer had bounty on headA Melbourne gangland lawyer who was gunned down outside his ice cream parlour apparently had a bounty on his head that had been increased to A$500,000 before his death.15 Mar 09:00 PM
WorldBus hits bridge, trapping passengersPassengers ducked their heads and closed their eyes as their bus ploughed into a Melbourne bridge, peeling the roof off like a tin can.22 Feb 01:38 AM
WorldThree planes 'seconds from disaster'Footage has emerged showing two Qantas jets involved in a scary near-miss above Melbourne Airport.07 Feb 09:33 PM
RetailWhy an Aussie mum quit six-figure jobWhen Kim Peirce quit her six-figure job to sell body scrubs from her kitchen, she took a huge leap into the unknown.02 Jan 09:00 PM
TravelMelbourne: Walking up to the lime lightGraham Reid goes on an eye-opening walking tour in central Melbourne.27 Dec 03:17 AM
TravelStop over: Things to do in MelbourneIf you are going to the Melbourne Cup it's important to be dressed for the occasion - and to make the most of what the city has to offer while you're there.31 Oct 06:00 PM
TravelMelbourne: These places totally rockPrepare for a rich mixture if you explore the Melbourne haunts of Shihad's Tom Larkin.27 Oct 01:00 AM
WorldChlorine fumes shut down water slidesWater slides at a Melbourne pool have been shut down after 12 people were overcome by strong chlorine fumes.28 Sep 01:49 AM
TravelThe new girl in townHot, quirky and sometimes sophisticated, Gertrude is a Fitzroy food hub attracting a lot of attention, writes Jesse Mulligan.22 Sep 12:00 AM
WorldSausage dogs race for sporting glorySausage dogs across Melbourne today competed in the 'Running of the Wieners'.19 Sep 08:47 AM
WorldVictorian police concerned for missing womanPolice are worried about a missing Melbourne woman who hasn't touched her bank account for almost a month.19 Sep 01:33 AM
TravelFive reasons you need to go to MelbourneDreaming of a long weekend away? Melbourne remains a great destination for Kiwis, writes Megan Singleton.26 Aug 03:00 AM
TravelMelbourne: All a flutterThousands of Kiwis cross the Tasman to see the Melbourne Cup each November. Ewan McDonald went to see why.11 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi toddler dies of unexplained injuriesThe 11-month-old boy whose tragic death has rocked a small community has been identified.18 Jul 10:24 PM
WorldAustralia erupts in anti-racism clashesAngry protesters have burned placards and exchanged abuse in clashes between Reclaim Australia and anti-racism rallies in Melbourne.18 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldRumblings in the UnderbellyFirebombings, a drive-by shooting and the gunning down of a policeman have people wondering if Melbourne's notorious gangland underbelly is once again rumbling to the surface.17 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldLove letters pour in for the trees of MelbourneMelbourne has been inundated with thousands of love letters from across the world addressed to its trees, after the council assigned each one an email address.16 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleLiquor ban lift a plus for MelbourneEnding the liquor licensing ban that's stopped Melbourne's new, boutique venues serving alcohol past 1am will reinvigorate the city's night life.07 Jun 12:42 AM
WorldAussie women fall for Isis' Utopian dreamAt least a dozen young women have fled Melbourne to live under Isis in war-torn Syria.29 May 05:00 PM
WorldAustralian parents on terror alertAustralian police have urged parents to keep a closer eye on their children and monitor social media activity, after foiling yet another alleged teenage terror plot.10 May 05:00 PM
WorldTeen charged with plot to bomb cityA 17-year-old has been charged with preparing for a terrorism act after police swooped to foil a reported plan to explode bombs on Mother's Day in the heart of Melbourne.09 May 07:25 AM
New ZealandMaori Party joins aboriginal protestMaori Party co-leader Marama Fox will be at the heart of world-wide protests against the closure of remote aboriginal communities.30 Apr 11:31 PM
TravelBar/fly: Cherry Bar, MelbourneTop rated among Melbourne's music venues is the cool Cherry Bar, writes Julia Hollingsworth.30 Apr 03:00 AM
