A Melbourne wellness influencer, Stacey Warnecke, 30, died from a treatable postpartum hemorrhage complication after a home birth without medical staff. An inquest heard she was found in an altered state of consciousness with a large blood clot before being rushed to hospital, where she later died.
Cameron Munster has never won a State of Origin match in Melbourne, despite a decorated career with the Maroons. As Queensland faces a series decider, Munster has a final chance to break this duck in his adopted hometown, aiming to cement his legacy as a modern Queensland hero.
Melton, a rapidly growing and young area in Greater Melbourne, faces severe under-resourcing of its public libraries. Despite high demand and a significant birth rate, the region is served by only two libraries, leading to overcrowding and safety concerns. Advocacy groups highlight chronic underfunding, with state government contributions failing to keep pace with population growth.
Australian fans celebrated wildly in Melbourne's Federation Square after the Socceroos secured a 2-0 victory over Turkey in their FIFA World Cup opener. Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored in the win, marking a significant start to Australia's campaign.
Thousands of Australians gathered in Melbourne's Federation Square to watch their national team, the Socceroos, defeat Turkey 2-0 in a World Cup match. Fans expressed joy and pride, celebrating the historic win with flares, drumming, and chants.
A driver has died at Calder Park in Melbourne's north-west after crashing into a pole this morning. Police responded to the single-vehicle crash on the racetrack around 10:05 am. The driver, who was competing in the Marque Sports Car Association of Victoria's Super Sprint Series, died at the scene.
The Socceroos began their World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Türkiye, leading to widespread celebrations in Australia. Melbourne's Federation Square hosted a large viewing party, with fans expressing excitement and pride despite past concerns about crowd behavior.
A truck-mounted billboard displaying AI-generated images of Victorian Premier Jactina Allan wearing a witch's hat with the slogan 'ditch the witch' has drawn criticism. Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell condemned the imagery as misogynistic, citing daily sexist abuse she faces as a female MP.
Wolfgang Behrendt, der erste Olympiasieger der DDR, wird 90 Jahre alt. Der Boxer gewann 1956 in Melbourne Gold, wurde aber von der Stasi beobachtet und fehlt in der Hall of Fame des deutschen Sports.
Protesters clashed with supporters of Pauline Hanson outside a One Nation fundraiser in Melbourne on Friday. One man was given a move on notice by police. The event was relocated due to safety concerns over planned counter-protests.
Thousands of Australians are descending on Vancouver for the World Cup, drawn by the city's resemblance to home and a significant expat community. From fan festivals to local businesses, Australian culture is making its mark on the Canadian city.
Melbourne Demons dominate Essendon Bombers in the first half, leading significantly due to strong forward dominance and capitalizing on turnovers. Key goals from Max Gawn and Kysaiah Pickett, alongside a tribute to Neale Daniher, mark the match.
Sydney Swans secured a thrilling three-point victory over Port Adelaide, winning 14.9 (93) to 13.12 (90) in a closely contested AFL match. Key performances from Sydney's Brodie Grundy, Chad Warner, and Isaac Heeney were crucial in the final quarter, as the Swans kicked 5.1 to Port's 3.1 to clinch the win.
The Sydney Swans secured a dramatic three-point victory over Port Adelaide (93-90) in a nail-biting AFL match. Key goals from James Rowbottom and Jordon Sweet in the dying minutes sealed the win for the Swans after a see-sawing contest.
Port Adelaide leads Sydney at halftime in an AFL match, while North Melbourne narrowly defeated West Coast in another game. Key player performances and recent match history are detailed.
The Kangaroos secured a tense victory over the West Coast Eagles in Perth, holding on by a narrow margin. Meanwhile, Melbourne decisively beat an injury-plagued Essendon by 45 points at the MCG, maintaining their perfect record at the venue.
Melbourne Demons defeated the Essendon Bombers by 45 points at the MCG, maintaining their perfect record at the venue. Kysaiah Pickett and Max Gawn starred for Melbourne, while Essendon suffered further injury blows.
ABC's live coverage of AFL Round 14 features three Saturday games: Melbourne hosts Essendon, North Melbourne plays West Coast in Perth, and Port Adelaide faces the Sydney Swans in Adelaide.
The AFL Saturday scoreboard features updates from matches including Kangaroos vs Eagles and Demons vs Bombers. Key moments include a melee at Perth Stadium, Harley Reid's performance for the Eagles, and defensive plays by Jake Lever for Melbourne.
Melbourne Demons defeated Essendon Bombers 95-50 in an AFL match at the MCG. The Demons secured their ninth win of the season, moving them into the top four. Essendon suffered a blow with an injury to Archie Roberts.
Melbourne Demons dominated Essendon Bombers in an AFL match, leading significantly at halftime. Key players like Kysaiah Pickett and Max Gawn performed well for Melbourne, while Essendon struggled with turnovers and an injury to Archie Roberts.
Melbourne Demons secured a comfortable 45-point victory over Essendon Bombers at the MCG, extending their lead to 40 points in the final term. The Demons' win marks their ninth of the season, placing them in the top four. Meanwhile, the Kangaroos are leading the Eagles by 12 points early in their match, despite an injury concern for Hamish Davis.
North Melbourne Kangaroos and West Coast Eagles played a close match, with the Kangaroos ultimately securing a win. Key moments included early leads for North, a melee sparking at Perth Stadium, and crucial goals from players like Jack Darling and Liam Baker. The game also saw injuries and team changes.
Billionaire Adrian Portelli, known as "Lambo Guy," is suing former South Australian minister Andrea Michaels for defamation over comments made about his lottery business, LMCT+. Michaels called the business's practices "terrible" and "awful," implying Portelli defrauded South Australians. The lawsuit follows a court case where LMCT+ was fined for running illegal lotteries, though Portelli was found not guilty.
