An artists' haven since the 1930s is now an art museum, writes Megan Anderson.

Try a different view next time you're holidaying by rethinking the standard hotel choice, as we did on a recent visit to Melbourne.

V8 Supercar driver Jason Richards is recovering in a Melbourne hospital following successful surgery to remove a tumour in his abdomen.

Coach Ricki Herbert is taking the blame squarely on his shoulders for the Wellington Phoenix' form slump in the A-League.

David Hill reviews two new Australian novels depicting two very different sides of modern life.

Tiger Woods' return to Melbourne has been overshadowed by young Australian golfer Alistair Presnell.

An Auckland agency for the homeless has offered to help destitute Kiwis who are being sent home after falling on hard times in Australia.

Homeless Kiwis living on the streets of Melbourne are being flown back to New Zealand courtesy of Australian charities, according to reports.

Todd Carney completed his stunning return to league by picking up the RLIF International Player of the Year award.

A top Zealand-born Melbourne Cup jockey has been suspended for three months after testing positive to a banned substance.

The Egyptian Museum's collection of treasures from the tomb of the boy-king Tutankhamun will fly from New York to Melbourne next year.

Americain, with jockey Gerald Mosse aboard, won the 150th running of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington today.

TAB has announced today's takings for the Melbourne Cup were up 15 per cent compared to last year.

If Bart Cummings wins an amazing 13th Melbourne Cup today, it will also be a triumph for the New Zealand breeding industry.