Melbourne's hotspots are adding more stories to its rich history, writes Karen Bowerman.

Today was the first court appearance for the man accused of murdering his Kiwi wife.

Couple who went on an Aussie road trip came up with an ingenious money-making idea.

Michael Piacentini was driving to work when he witnessed Arthur Freeman's horrific crime.

Retailers post deals on unsold food, otherwise destined for the bin, just before closing.

A newbie and a returnee do their sourdough baking at Whanganui's Lucky Bar and Kitchen

First Australian restaurant to open in Melbourne later in the year.

Family-friendly activities in Melbourne, writes Chris Schulz.

Man chased his partner, knocked her to the ground after she fled inside service station.

"The Phantom" who stole $3.2m has been granted parole and will be deported to Australia.

Decades-long conflict reignited in Melbourne where "racist" signs have hung from bridges.

COMMENT: National MPs should look at the fate of the Australian Liberal Party in Victoria.

Did Scott Higginbotham deserve to be sent off following this tackle?

Shocking footage shows a Kiwi racially abusing a man in terrifying road rage attack.

The five men are facing deportation from Australia for the horrific bashing of a father.

Mother-of-8 wanted in Victoria on 74 counts of child sexual abuse after school cover-up.

Several people fell from plummeting hot-air balloon.

Investigation into sexual harassment claims against former Melbourne lord mayor delayed.

A Qantas Dreamliner flight using a biofuel blend marks a milestone for alternative fuels

Protesters stormed a Melbourne steakhouse, shouting slogans and 'upsetting' customers.

Nine people overdosed on an illicit drug in Melbourne.

It's a hard life being a judge when craft beers go head to head, writes Dylan Cleaver.

Four-times-weekly flight from Wellington to Singapore will now stop in Melbourne

Former radio host weighed in, posting: "Don't use my name for cheesy radio stunts guys."

Lara is relegated to seventh on the all-time runs table.

He was showing his wife how easily his ring could come off at beach before it became lost.

The MCG was much different to the predictions of a record crowd above 93,000.

Chantelle Baxter was Australia's most influential woman, but now she's in a living hell.

Off-field sledging continues in lead-up to fourth Ashes Test.

Joe Root's English team could panic on cricket's biggest stage.