Pope honours divisive Australian Cardinal George Pell
Pell, whose child sex convictions were overturned, died yesterday.
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Aussie council sorry for ‘stupid’ road move
A council has been forced to issue an apology after making an embarrassing error.
'Inexcusable': Melbourne Victory hit with record fine for derby riot
Football Australia also issued the 'heaviest' sanctions in the A-League era.
Ryman slices Australian plans in half to gain approval for $344m village
Scheme for 217 apartments now scaled back to 104 units.
Twist to horror Melbourne rollercoaster accident
Twenty-six-year-old still recovering in hospital after being hit by 70km/h carriage.
After seven-year struggle, $317m Ryman plans approved
Rollercoaster ride for $317m estate continues, but project opponents already grumbling.
NZ family rush to bedside of woman set alight at 'rowdy' party in Melbourne
Woman in her 30s is critical after allegedly being set alight at a party on Wednesday.
Australian police release photos of football pitch invaders
Victoria police identify men allegedly involved in wild scenes at A-League match.
Magical Melbourne: Where Harry Potter meets beach-loving penguins
Actor Michael Whalley shares his Melbourne city insights.
Melbourne baggage handlers punished after leaked video
Two baggage handlers were filmed throwing abusing passengers' luggage.
Devastating impact of Melbourne rollercoaster crash
A carnival worker who witnessed the horror crash has spoken of his anguish.
Horror fatal stabbing on popular Aussie beach
The boy was found with stab wounds after reports of a fight.
Wild clash on Melbourne golf course goes viral
Footage of screaming match between two men at a golf course has been circulating.
Melbourne makes you go Mmmm: What and where to eat in the city
Good news, foodies - Melbourne boasts a plethora of new and tempting dining options.
Dad’s anger over measles outbreak on Qantas flight
The father of an unvaccinated 9-month-old learn only after the fact from media.
Giant of listed retirement village sector has a drop in interim net profit
Revaluations of $89.3m previously dropped to just $49.6m.
Killer sex worker's chilling fire text
A court has been told the horrifying messages a jilted escort sent to her client.
'Icy blast': Coldest Melbourne Cup in 27 years forecast
Melbourne Cup expected to be 'miserable' as an 'icy blast' hits.
Horror as 11yo trapped in flooded drain
A Melbourne boy said 'I love you' to rescuers after he was sucked into raging waters.
A foodie, fashionable, fun long weekend in Melbourne
The popular getaway spot is already buzzing ahead of the Melbourne Cup Carnival
Watch: Man’s terrifying high-rise roof jump
A man has been caught on camera leaping from one high-rise building to another.
Melbourne suburbs flood as heavy rains hit
It is 'one of the most significant flood events' in Victoria's recent history.
Watch: Violent brawl terrifies Jetstar passengers, forces pilot to divert
Several punches were thrown as passengers attempted to separate the men.
Staying in the 'Paris end' of Melbourne
A stylish stay in Melbourne in the heart of the city's action.
Airport security breach causes chaos in Aussie airspace
Knock on delays expected after the airport was evacuated and passengers rescreened.
Melbourne rollercoaster victim's touching post before crash
Shylah Rodden shared an important message just weeks before the tragedy.
Ryman wants reform in Australia to get more hospitals in villages
New Zealand's retirement village and aged-care "model" was admired in Australia.
Family of woman critical after rollercoaster accident could sue - lawyer
The 26-year-old is fighting for her life in hospital with her family by her side.
Melbourne rollercoaster victim's incredible feat before crash
Shylah Rodden has already stared down death and only recently learned how to walk again.
'Disgusting' trolls target rollercoaster victim
Shylah Rodden is in a critical condition after she was struck by a carriage on Sunday.
Melbourne woman's horror injuries after roller-coaster tragedy
Woman left fighting for life after being hit on the tracks of a Melbourne roller-coaster.
'The screaming was so loud': Woman struck by rollercoaster in Melbourne
Reports the woman went onto the Rebel Coaster tracks to retrieve her phone.
Editorial: Melbourne meltdown blows rugby raspberry
OPINION: Our editorial on Mathieu Raynal's confounding blast of the whistle.
Editorial: All Black fans lump it again
OPINION: Our editorial on a Bledisloe Cup match kicking off at 9.30pm on a Thursday.