Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has conceded his side will miss the NRL finals in 2026, only the fourth time in club history, after a 36-22 loss to the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. The team, heavily impacted by injuries, failed to secure a top-eight spot despite a strong start in the game.
Victoria issues over half of Australia's court suppression orders, totaling 640 in 2025, prompting debate over open justice. High-profile cases, including a Melbourne rape conviction and a Cairns magistrate's order, highlight the tension between protecting identities and public transparency, with mental health often cited as a reason.
St Kilda leads Sydney 8.7 (55) to 6.6 (42) at halftime in their AFL round 21 match, with the Swans struggling without injured midfielder James Rowbottom. Meanwhile, North Melbourne leads Hawthorn 4.2 (26) to 1.3 (9) in Launceston.
Qantas' Airbus A350-1000ULR completed a 24hr24min flight from Melbourne to Toulouse, setting a new record for the longest commercial flight, as part of Project Sunrise to launch non-stop Sydney-London flights by 2027.
Four young people on bail charged after a machete brawl in Melbourne's CBD left two with serious injuries; six arrested, four charged with various offences.
St Kilda defeated North Melbourne 13.15 (93) to 8.14 (62) at Docklands Stadium, but the win was marred by Max King's early exit due to hamstring tightness in his first AFL game in 757 days. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera starred with a four-goal, 46-possession performance.
Fremantle secured a 70-point western derby win over West Coast at Perth Stadium, with Jye Amiss kicking five goals and Murphy Reid earning the Glendinning-Allan medal. Separately, Geelong defeated Melbourne by 20 points, ending the Demons' undefeated MCG run, with Shannon Neale and Ollie Henry starring for the Cats.
Airbus a réussi un test de vol ultra-long-courrier avec son A350-1000ULR entre Toulouse et Melbourne, sans passagers. Cet appareil est destiné à Qantas pour la future ligne Sydney-Londres, prévue pour 2027, marquant une étape clé pour le "Project Sunrise".
A news briefing highlights the Christian Brothers' agreement to compensate abuse survivors, new US trade tariffs on Australian exports, and domestic concerns over an impending El Niño summer, alongside other headlines including a Socceroos star's alleged drug test and airport advertising disputes.
Parents in Melbourne's inner-north are urging state and local governments to save the Don Bosco Youth Centre and Hostel in Brunswick, which has provided free services and accommodation for nearly 90 years. The Catholic-owned site, advertised for sale for an estimated $10 million, has garnered over 3,300 petition signatures from a community calling it the "soul of Brunswick."
Geelong defeated Melbourne 18.9 (117) to 14.13 (97) in a hard-fought match at the MCG, with the Cats finding late form. Meanwhile, Fremantle established a significant lead over West Coast, 10.12 (72) to 6.4 (40), by three-quarter time, despite early struggles with accuracy.
Pierwszy testowy Airbus A350-1000ULR, zdolny do lotów na ekstremalnie długich trasach, wylądował w Melbourne, wzbudzając ogromne zainteresowanie miłośników lotnictwa. Maszyna, zamówiona przez Qantas, przechodzi intensywne próby.
Marat Ganiev, charged in connection with the death of Melbourne woman Isla Bell, failed to secure a permanent stay on his case. Bell's remains were found after she was last seen at Ganiev's St Kilda East home, and he now faces trial for attempting to pervert the course of justice.
Qantas's new Airbus A350-1000ULR, designed for ultra long-distance commercial flights, landed in Melbourne, Australia, after a 19-hour test flight from Toulouse, France. This marks a step towards the Sydney-London direct route, planned for October 2027, despite previous delays.
Marat Ganiev, 55, failed in his Supreme Court bid to dismiss the charge of attempting to pervert the course of justice related to the death of 19-year-old Isla Bell in Melbourne. Prosecutors had previously withdrawn murder and manslaughter charges against him.
Victorian teachers and education support staff are striking statewide today, their second major action this year, after rejecting the state government's latest pay offer. The Australian Education Union is pushing for a three-year deal and workload alleviation, citing staff shortages as a key concern despite a significant pay increase offer.
A Melbourne businessman faces rape and sexual assault charges, with his defence barrister claiming the complainant is a "serial liar" who made "false allegations" in court. Prosecutors maintain the woman's consistency and reject claims of extortion, while the trial continues.
Mayors from flood and cyclone-affected parts of Queensland protested in Melbourne against planned federal disaster funding changes, which would cap federal contributions at 50% instead of the usual 65%. They seek clarity on who will cover the resulting funding gap, fearing significant impacts on community recovery efforts.
Melbourne socialite Amy Tossoun had a drink spiking charge struck out by Magistrate Helen Lambrick at Mansfield Magistrates' Court. A diversion plan was ordered for an amphetamine possession charge, which was withdrawn. An application related to the case is listed for October 14.
A Melbourne court heard arguments in a rape trial where the prosecution suggested the complainant's inconsistencies enhanced her credibility, while the defense called the case a "horrendous mixture" of lies. The accused faces two counts of rape and one of sexual assault, pleading not guilty.
Michelle Buckley was mistakenly declared dead by police due to a hospital misidentification, causing distress to her family. Her medical records were then mixed with the deceased woman's, prompting a legal investigation into the privacy breach by Werribee Mercy Hospital and Victoria Police.
A new study, published in the Australian Journal of Rural Health, has mapped Australia's "pharmacy deserts" for the first time, identifying areas with low community pharmacy density. Findings show fewer services in remote Northern Territory communities, outer-city Melbourne and Perth, and specific rural towns, with Australia's average density below the global average.
Preet Singh resigned as mayor of Wyndham City after months of public and political pressure for providing a character reference for convicted child sex offender Kashyap Patel. Singh admitted poor judgment but accused Victorian MPs of hypocrisy, citing a colleague's similar actions.
A 15-year-old boy was seriously injured after being stabbed in Cranbourne North, Melbourne, following an altercation between teenagers. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred outside Alkira Secondary College after school hours, and are seeking public assistance.
