If it involves bats or balls or both the Australians are bound to want to be involved -- and so is Nicholas Jones, who joins the crowds for a fiesta of sport at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Christian Bonetto spends a weekend in Melbourne.

Danielle Wright discovers a family-friendly Melbourne hotel close to all the action.

A man wearing fishnet stockings, heels and a blonde wig has robbed a Melbourne fast food restaurant.

A hot air balloon with 10 people on board has crashed in suburban Melbourne, brushing power lines as it came down.

From fun parks to family safaris, Danielle Wright introduces her children to Melbourne.

In Melbourne, Bonnie Sumner takes time out from tots, toys and tantrums and gets her life back.

A driver for ride-hailing service Uber is alleged to have indecently assaulted a 19-year-old woman in Melbourne.

Cameron McMillan spends a tiring but fascinating day walking the fairways with golf legends in Melbourne.

Leaving the noise and hurry of Melbourne behind her, Rachel Bache heads to the tranquil lakeside town of Daylesford.

Dominic Corry learns drinking and horse-riding are a good mix.

The world's longest war memorial takes in spectacular coast and bush, writes David Leggat.

Bellarine Peninsula is a one-hour drive southwest of Melbourne. It's known for its stunning coastline and historic sites and is home to some of Victoria's most spectacular seafood, wineries and food trails.

Cameron McMillan heads for the 19th hole at Barwon Heads Golf Club - The Members' Lounge.

Secreted around every Melbourne corner is a hip and happening surprise, finds Sam Boyer.

Almost 80,000 homes have lost power across Victoria, a collapsing brick wall has struck a woman and storm surges have caused flooding in central Melbourne.

Police stations in Victoria should be replaced by supersites, mobile stations, self-service kiosks and online portals, a report suggests.

A man who appeared to have a bomb strapped to his head led police on a chase down a Melbourne motorway before stripping naked and surrendering.

An unfunded shelter mends the wildlife that doesn't make it across Australian highways, writes Shandelle Battersby.

Australia makes a handsome profit from the notoriety of its national bad boy, discovers Shandelle Battersby - from the site of that shoot-out to the gallows in Melbourne Gaol.

You can trace the story of Australia's most infamous outlaw by visiting some of the sites along this route, which runs through New South Wales and Victoria.

Saddle up to taste Victoria's delicious wines between bursts of thirst pedalling, writes Shandelle Battersby.

A family in Texas claim to have shot and killed a chupacabra, a mythical creature with a reputation for sucking blood from live-stock across America.

Rachel Bache battles aching feet to take in as much of Melbourne's White Night Festival as she can before sunrise.

Alexandra Patrikios visits some Melbourne restaurants seeking to relive the Greek meals of her childhood memories.

As Melbourne hosts a 007 exhibition, Guerin, Michael Guerin, lives the Bond dream.