A royal couple is currently visiting Melbourne, Canberra, and Sydney on their first trip to Australia since 2018, with one of them making an unexpected appearance as a guest judge on MasterChef.

Time Out magazine has released its ranking of the world's best cities for 2026, based on factors like happiness, affordability, and quality of life, with Melbourne, Australia, highlighted.

Melbourne influencer Celeste Joan, 29, created a Google survey in her search for a soulmate and was surprised to receive responses from over 260 men.

A fierce inheritance dispute among the four children of the late Greek-Australian billionaire Nikos Andrianakos is unfolding in Melbourne, drawing comparisons to the TV series 'Succession'.

Australian non-profit Humanitix is expanding its unique business model, which uses ticket fees to fund charitable causes, to the UK and North America.

After 45 years, the Mushroom Group is set to move its staff and operations to a new standalone warehouse-style building on Little Collins Street in Melbourne's East End later this year.

The exhibition 'Rome: Empire, Power, People' has opened in Melbourne, with the Italian Ambassador to Australia highlighting it as a symbol of deep cultural dialogue between Italy and Australia.

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Police in Melbourne, Florida, arrested James David Wilson, a driver who fatally struck a participant during a half-marathon on February 8 while allegedly under the influence of alcohol.

Melbourne's new work-from-home laws, granting employees a legal right to work remotely twice a week, are raising fears about their potential negative impact on the city's economy.

A 13-year-old girl in Melbourne allegedly shouted antisemitic remarks, threw eggs, and swerved her car towards Jewish families in Ripponlea, with police stating the families 'narrowly escaped being struck by the car'.

Schools within the Greek Community of Melbourne held events to commemorate the anniversary of March 25th and the heroic Messolonghi, providing students with a connection to Hellenic history and values.

Good Food has released its ranking of Melbourne’s best hot chips, with a surprise fish and chipper from the westside securing the top spot.

A racing-themed amusement park in Melbourne, Florida, which was the founding location for the national Andretti brand, has closed its doors after 27 years, with demolition crews ready to begin work.

Thousands of Greek expatriates in Melbourne celebrated the national anniversary of March 25th (Greek Independence Day) with a parade, expressing emotion and pride.

Westview Cambodian International School Sign Statement of Cooperation with Trinity College, University of Melbourne  phnompenhpost.com

Treasurer plans ‘ambitious’ changes to target intergenerational inequity. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Jim Chalmers will today promise to deliver a trio of “ambitious reform packages” in the May budget that will rebuild fiscal buffers, make the tax system fairer, and lift the nation’s lagging productivity performance. In a major speech in Melbourne today, the treasurer will commit to “make hard decisions” in the upcoming budget, amid a...

afl game MCG Ash Jurberg Melbourne was named the world's best city by Time Out, and as a local, I see why. If you visit, you must check out our incredible street art and hidden bar scene.

American country singer Riley Green was struck in the head by a fan's phone during a concert at Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne, causing him to bleed and leave the stage.

As Middle East routes melt down, British Airways adds flights to Melbourne  SMH.com.au

Presented by the Greek Community of Melbourne, this year’s festival marked the largest festival footprint in its history The post Over 145,000 people pack a tropical Lonsdale St.

A Virgin Australia flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was met by firefighters at Melbourne airport after smoke was seen coming from a vape device on board, prompting crew to contain it.

Emergency crews responded to a Virgin flight bound for Melbourne after a vape device reportedly started a fire onboard, causing a disruption to the journey.

Six-day tour includes visits to Canberra, Melbourne and Hobart and aims to deepen trade ties Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Danish royals Frederik and Mary have kicked off their first trip to Australia since taking the throne in the nation’s red centre. The six-day state tour, which includes visits to Canberra, Melbourne and Hobart, aims to deepen trade ties between Queen Mary’s adopted and home countries. ...

In our minds, Melbourne is a distant destination, and after all, it's a journey that can exceed even 25 hours.

British magazine Time Out has published its list of the 50 best cities in 2026, with Melbourne taking the top spot. It received praise for its gastronomic, cultural, and artistic scene.

Free pizza to two days of pastry: An insider’s picks of Melbourne Food and Wine Festival  SMH.com.au

New data centers in Singapore and Melbourne are reportedly being run by human brain cells, indicating advancements in neuromorphic computing.

A 38-year-old accountant living in Melbourne shares her financial diary, detailing her busy life managing work, childcare, socialising, and car shopping.

From the acrobatics in the Arena of Verona and Alejandro Sanz's voice to Max Verstappen's impact in Melbourne, along with the rites of Catemaco, the exodus under fire in Dahiyeh, the mud of Nairobi...

(ANSA) - ROMA, 06 MAR - The 2026 edition of 'Targa Classica', Australia's leading classic car event inspired by Italian classic car rallies, has come to an end in Melbourne.

Video footage shows a truck colliding at high speed with traffic in Melbourne, Florida.

The Area Meeting of Italian Chambers of Commerce operating in Asia and Oceania was held in Melbourne, organized by the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Melbourne.

El Zahra Centre in Melbourne announced a Majlis [gathering] in commemoration of Khamenei, saying "We offer our condolences and congratulations to the presence of Imam Mahdi."

Singaporean doctor in Melbourne now faces 910 charges for allegedly filming colleagues in toilets  The Straits Times

(ANSA) - ROMA, 27 FEB - The Italian Ambassador to Australia, Nicola Lener, visited the offices of Il Globo in Melbourne yesterday. Il Globo is an Italian-Australian media operator that has been active in the media sector since the 1950s. Founded by Ubaldo Larobina in 1959 as an Italian-language newspaper for the community in Australia, Il Globo is now a dynamic and innovative reality, not only in the print media sector, but also as a multinational media company. Ambassador Lener, welcomed by ...

A tribunal has ruled that a chant by Burgertory founder Hash Tayeh at a pro-Palestine rally in Melbourne last year incited hatred against Jews, a finding he plans to appeal.

Melbourne and other communities across northern and central Victoria, Australia, are preparing for severe weather conditions, including wild weather and flash flooding.

Measles transmission has been detected among people with no recent overseas travel or known public exposure. Follow today’s news live Good morning, and happy Monday. Nick Visser here to get things started this week. Here’s what’s on deck: Victoria is warning residents of an increased risk of measles in the state after local transmission of the virus in Melbourne among people with no recent travel or public exposure. Health officials have published a long list of exposure sites, warning people...

Florida Lawmakers Approve Renaming Palm Beach Airport After Trump Authored by Kimberly Hayek via The Epoch Times, Florida lawmakers on Thursday completed the approval of a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport in honor of President Donald Trump. The measure, now awaiting Gov. Ron DeSantis’s signature, comes at the same time as the Trump family’s recent federal trademark filings for airport names incorporating the president’s identity. The Trump Organization says it will see no financial gain from the Palm Beach site. The Florida Senate passed SB 706 in a 25–11 vote. The legislation is sponsored by state Sen. Debbie Mayfield, a Republican from Melbourne. The vote came days after the House approved a companion bill, HB 919, 81–30. “President Trump is the first president that Florida has had in our history, and I think it’s very appropriate for us to be naming one of the other icons in Palm Beach after him,” Mayfield told Politico in January. The legislation renames the airport as “President Donald J. Trump International Airport.” The bill is effective July 1, provided the Federal Aviation Administration approves the change. The bill also includes a $5.5 million budget request for signage, marketing, and other rebranding efforts. Some lawmakers, including Rep. Lois Frankel (D-Fla.), criticized the effort, saying it went around Palm Beach County residents. “It’s misguided and unfair that the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature ignored the voices of Palm Beach County by pushing forward a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport without giving County residents a real opportunity for input,” Frankel said. “Decisions about naming major infrastructure should wait until after an honoree’s service has concluded—and should include meaningful input from the local residents and communities most directly affected.” Trump relocated to Florida in 2019. His primary residence is Mar-a-Lago in West Palm Beach, which is near the airport. At the same time, the Trump Organization filed for trademark protections through DTTM Operations LLC. The company filed applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Feb. 13 and 14 this year. The submissions cover “President Donald J. Trump International Airport,” “Donald J. Trump International Airport,” and the abbreviation “DJT,” extending to airport-related goods and services such as passenger shuttles, umbrellas, travel bags, and flight attire. “To be clear, the President and his family will not receive any royalty, licensing fee, or financial consideration whatsoever from the proposed airport renaming,” the company said in a statement. The filings coincide with other proposals, such as renaming Dulles International Airport. Florida recently set aside land in Miami for Trump’s presidential library in 2025, and in January 2026, renamed a segment of road “President Donald J. Trump Boulevard.” Tyler Durden Fri, 02/20/2026 - 15:20

Larsson’s Perth, Melbourne and Sydney concerts will all move into larger arenas while keeping their original dates.

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, participated in an Aboriginal walking tour during their visit to Melbourne. The tour offered them insights into Indigenous culture and history.

In Melbourne, Prince Harry spoke about mental health and the challenges of fatherhood, revealing he sought therapy to address past issues and become a better parent.

A 13-year-old girl from Melbourne is facing trial for 109 alleged offenses committed in recent weeks, including car theft, burglary, threats, and reckless behavior causing serious injury.

Melbourne residents are encouraged to take advantage of free train services, with a list of 10 recommended trips to explore from the city.

A single graffiti vandal caused $178,000 in damage in Melbourne, prompting the city council to seek reimbursement for the extensive costs.

Exclusive: Trips on Sydney’s key thoroughfares have fallen by thousands per day, according to government data Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Road traffic is falling on…

How much fuel does Australia have left today, and when could we run out? Check how much petrol and diesel prices have risen near you in Sydney, Melbourne and across the country since the US and…

Nick Andrianakos’ estate: Siblings in ‘Succession-style’ feud over Melbourne billionaire’s estate  SMH.com.au

A 67-year-old man was arrested at Melbourne airport while attempting to board an international flight, facing charges for the alleged murder of a woman whose body was found in Little River.

Konrad Bien-Stephen, a contestant on "The Bachelorette Australia," has died at age 35 in Melbourne. Details surrounding his death have not been released, but his management confirmed the news.

A Malaysian couple has been accused in Melbourne of enslaving, beating, and starving an Indonesian woman, treating her as property and forcing her to sleep on stairs or in a garage.

Eleven Victoria police officers called to give evidence in the inquest into the death of Noongar man Jeffrey Winmar in Melbourne are seeking protection from self-incrimination as the two-week hearing begins.

Melbourne is set to welcome 15 new pubs, cafes, and other establishments, offering residents and visitors exciting new options.

Neo-Nazi figure Thomas Sewell has pleaded not guilty to five charges and is set to stand trial for allegedly leading a group assault on Camp Sovereignty in Melbourne last year.

Melbourne hosted Australia's inaugural Cake Picnic, a global phenomenon where artfully presented cakes are happily devoured by attendees.

The former Footscray and Melbourne star reflects on the once-brutal world of Australian football with the release of his novel, Collision, an exploration of the stoicism and quiet anxieties of…

Two worlds collided in Melbourne when Mark Hoppus welcomed on stage Amy Shark for a performance of Blink-182’s “Dammit.”

A ‘futuristic pitstop’, gelato in the hills: Three new Melbourne cafes to try  SMH.com.au

Germany and Europe are moving towards a ban on social media for children and adolescents. In Down Under, it seems to be working. We ask an expert from the University of Melbourne.

A Melbourne property tycoon has been granted bail following charges of $20 million extortion.

Country star Riley Green was left bleeding after a fan threw a phone at him during his Melbourne concert, hitting him in the ear before being ejected.

What happened on board, and are vapes considered a fire risk on flights? Here’s what you need to know Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A flight from Brisbane to Melbourne…

Medical student who secretly filmed 150 Melbourne women in toilets spared conviction, Elon Musk says judge should be deported

21-year-old Norm from Melbourne decided to test his limits after an online audio program that referred to Randy Gardner's historic experiment in 1964.

Melbourne's public transport system will finally introduce tap-and-go payment technology, starting Monday on four specific train lines: Craigieburn, Upfield, Ballarat, and Seymour.

Four decades, 40 defining moments in the life of Melbourne’s Comedy Festival  SMH.com.au

About 24,000 people surveyed about food, nightlife, affordability, culture and happiness An annual global ranking has named Melbourne the best city in the world for the first time.

‘Trailblazer’ rapper returns to Australia for first time in 15 years, with body horror performer and dance biennale also on lineup Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email The pioneering female…

A Melbourne-based startup has conducted an experiment where they successfully got 200,000 living human brain cells to play the classic video game Doom.

A heroic man in Melbourne was killed while attempting to protect a schoolboy from an armed robbery, with authorities investigating the incident.

Namely, this year, the organizer of the Moomba parade, the City of Melbourne, instructed the Macedonian participants by directive to use exclusively the state flag of Macedonia.

The racing team will limit the laps for drivers Alonso and Stroll to avoid the risk of permanent nerve damage from strong vibrations on the steering wheel.

When Mar Manasseh Riek struggled to fit in as a first-generation Australian, he found a sense of belonging in a dangerous place.

Melbourne drivers face petrol price pain as Iran crisis jolts oil markets  SMH.com.au

A family at Ocean Grove Beach discovered a 20-million-year-old giant whale fossil. The massive find has since been recovered and transported to the Melbourne Museum.

The heavy metal legends will play stadiums for the first time in both Melbourne and Sydney, and arenas in Adelaide and Brisbane.

Jess Wilson’s housing plan offers little that is truly new – but Jacinta Allan claims it draws a line through Melbourne and locks millennials out Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A genuine policy contest has finally broken out over housing in Victoria – but it is as much about politics as it is about planning. The opposition leader, Jess Wilson, on Wednesday announced a plan to expand Melbourne’s capital city zone – effectively expanding the CBD to take in Colling...

A monsoon low is forecast to bring a year's worth of rain in a week to parts of New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia, with further thunderstorms and flash flooding expected in Melbourne.

The Melbourne Fashion Festival marks its 30th anniversary, celebrating the milestone with a stylish event.

APRA AMCOS’s flagship collaborative songwriting program SongHubs announces the first-ever Gudinski SongHubs in Melbourne.

(ANSA) - ROMA, 16 FEB - The Consul General of Italy in Melbourne, Chiara Mauri, met with the mayor of Hobart, Anna Reynolds. They discussed updating the twinning agreement between the city of Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, and L'Aquila. The link between the two cities was formalized in 1997, when the then mayor Antonio Centi traveled to Australia with the aim of establishing relations and contacts with the local Abruzzo communities. More recently, in January 2025, the mayor of L'Aquila, Pierluigi Biondi, together with a delegation from the Carispaq Foundation, made an institutional visit to Australia, meeting Mayor Reynolds in Hobart. Read article...

An Airbus A350 moved backward at Melbourne Airport on Tuesday after landing, tearing the passenger bridge partially from the front door. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the incident is under investigation.

The recipient of the Young Chef of the Year award has launched their inaugural restaurant within a distillery located in Melbourne.

A feature article highlights four favourite homes currently available for sale in Sydney.

The inaugural National Football League game scheduled to be played in Australia this September, featuring the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers, is already anticipated to provide a significant economic boost for Melbourne and Victoria state.

A woman in Melbourne reportedly drove her car into an Indian-Australian man in what is being described as a racist attack. The assailant allegedly told the victim to 'Go back...' during the incident.

A review highlights a new bar in Melbourne's west that is gaining attention for its unique offering, including a banh mi martini.

Australians are reacting to reports that thousands of residents are fleeing Sydney and Melbourne due to a rising immigrant population.

The ongoing Iran war is reportedly having significant ripple effects on Melbourne's black market, leading to disruptions and changes within the city's underworld economy.

A guide to 10 great fish burgers and sandwiches to try in Melbourne, offering alternatives to the popular Filet-O-Fish.

Fiji Bati and Melbourne Storm forward Tui Kamikamica has been hospitalized in Australia, though details regarding his condition were not immediately available.

Australians are expressing strong condemnation regarding the establishment of a 'Little India' precinct in Melbourne, a project reportedly costing $1.2 million.

Ice cream shops in Melbourne are reportedly becoming targets of firebombings as a renewed conflict over gang territory escalates in the city's tobacco war.

Antony Catalano's luxurious penthouse in Melbourne has been relisted on the market, attracting attention in the high-end real estate sector.

Early bird tickets for PAX Aus 2026, scheduled for October 9-11 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, are now on sale.

This was once one of Melbourne’s best shopping strips. Locals are fed up with crime and empty shops  SMH.com.au

‘Like dogs to cats’: On the trail of Melbourne’s youth gangs  SMH.com.au

This time each year, Melbourne based Kiwis make a special mission to find their feijoa hit. Aussies don't seem to get what all the fuss is about.

Melbourne's inner-north is set to see the development of 20-storey towers as part of a broader push for high-rise construction in the area.

NRMA says record-high fuel may be here to stay in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane after prices soared early in the Middle East conflict Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Dozens of service stations across Australia have run out of petrol as distributors struggle to keep up with customers panic-buying as the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt prices. The NRMA has warned regulators “missed” the chanc...

An e-cigarette overheated and caught fire during the final phase of a flight between Brisbane and Melbourne, Australia. The aircraft landed safely despite the incident.

A Vietnamese student studying to become a neurosurgeon at the University of Melbourne has been sentenced for the third time for secretly filming women in restrooms and showers, yet walked free from court again with no conviction recorded.

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The fan responsible was immediately removed from the venue.

The unique setting was created in Melbourne by the couple Von and Ryan Bishop, who decided to make their different aesthetic preferences the central theme of their wedding...

HiteJinro said Thursday it opened Jinro Pocha Melbourne, to promote accessibility to the soju brand, on Feb. 27. The space is decorated in the style of a Korean pocha, featuring Jinro’s signature toad figurines and limited-edition merchandise. The menu includes Jinro soju, Terra beer, as well as specialty highballs and cocktails (HiteJinro)

SriLankan Airlines to increase Melbourne flights to 10 per week  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Sentences of 16 and 12 years handed down over 2025 death of 32-year-old Zivan Radmanovic Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A court on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali has sentenced three Australian citizens over the fatal shooting of a fellow Australian national, after they claimed to have been paid by a man they will not identify. Mevlut Coskun, Paea I Middlemore Tupou and Darcy Jenson were convicted of the ...

“Absolutely Everybody” was Amorosi’s breakout hit and one of the defining Australian pop singles of the early 2000s.

Police arrest 16-year-old, 17-year-old and 18-year-old over ‘savage’ attack on 22-year-old man Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Three teenagers have been charged with murder after a man who tried to intervene and help a 14-year-old schoolboy was killed in a “savage” stabbing attack. Emergency crews were called to the Mernda train station in Melbourne’s northeast on Friday evening following reports of a fight ...

As the racing weekend in Melbourne begins, the Formula 1 season sees top teams like Ferrari, Red Bull, Mercedes, and McLaren adopting distinct philosophies to adapt to radical technical changes, raising questions about who will win.

The British pair sang Sheeran's "Castle On The Hill" at the 2,000-capacity Forum Melbourne.

Home values in Sydney and Melbourne have flatlined while mid-sized capitals are posting bumper gains.

‘Speculative’ surge: The $260m fight over western Melbourne’s AI boom  SMH.com.au

Melbourne is facing competing proposals for its future urban development, debating between a super-sized central business district and the growth of soaring suburbs.

“We’re really disappointed to announce that Rolling Loud Australia in Sydney and Melbourne will not move forward.”

In the fourth of BIRN’s series about war-displaced people’s enduring connections to their home countries, the founders of Children of Srebrenica Melbourne explain how they’re turning private grief into public commemoration.

A monsoon low is expected to bring a year's worth of rain in a week to parts of NSW, Queensland, and South Australia, with further thunderstorms and flash flooding also forecast for Melbourne.

A new report highlights a crisis in Australian restaurants and cafes, though one Melbourne couple found ways to survive and thrive despite the challenges.

Big Tech Turns To Uranium As Data Center Power Demand Soars Big Tech is considering supporting new uranium mining projects as companies need additional reliable power capacity for their huge data center expansion, according to the top executive of Canadian uranium miner NexGen Energy.      “It's coming. You've seen it with automakers. These tech companies, they're under an obligation to ensure the hundreds of billions that they are investing in the data centres are going to be powered,” NexGen Energy’s CEO Leigh Curyer said at a Melbourne Mining Club luncheon on Wednesday, as carried by Reuters. As OilPrice reports, NexGen Energy, which is developing Canada’s largest uranium project, Rook I in Saskatchewan, has held early talks with technology companies over potential financing from data center developers, Curyer said.    The uranium developer has also discussed long-term uranium supply with data center firms. Yet, potential funding or supply deals will not involve any changes to the control of NexGen Energy, the chief executive told Reuters.   Global electricity demand increased by 3% annually in 2025, following growth of 4.4% in 2024, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its recent Electricity 2026 report. Between 2026 and 2030, the annual average growth rate would be 3.6%, driven by higher consumption from industry, electric vehicles (EVs), air conditioning, and data centers, according to the agency. Artificial intelligence, data centers, and advanced manufacturing support the return to growth in power demand in advanced economies, the IEA said. U.S. electricity demand rose by 2.1% in 2025 and is expected to grow by nearly 2% annually through 2030. The rapid expansion of data centers will drive half of the increase, the agency noted.  The U.S. is backing nuclear power generation to help meet rising electricity demand. Nuclear energy will be one of the winners of the U.S. AI and data center boom, as Microsoft and other hyperscalers have been looking to purchase zero-carbon electricity to power up their data centers, which are consuming growing amounts of electricity.      Tyler Durden Wed, 02/18/2026 - 11:45