Stories from Melbourne · Australia

The Victorian State Emergency Service (SES) has issued a request for assistance regarding a tree down Warburton status. The incident was reported on June 1, 2026, at 10:10 p.m. Resources are currently at 0.

Sky News reported on a woman who returned to Australia from Syria, having joined the Islamic State. She was reportedly wearing a blue hijab with her face visible.

A woman from Melbourne has been charged with terrorism offenses after returning from Syria last year. She has appeared in court for the first time.

An Australian woman who allegedly renounced ISIS faces charges after returning to Australia. Her barrister stated she is traumatized and has returned to Australia. The maximum penalty for the charges is ten years in prison. She appeared in court in Melbourne to apply for bail. The woman returned to Australia last September after traveling to Syria. Private surgeons in Australia are charging patients significantly more than the median cost for procedures. The Australian government's budget is facing scrutiny, with questions raised about its handling of housing prices and the impact on investors.

The Victorian government is implementing measures to help Victorians save on fuel costs. This initiative aims to alleviate the pressure of the rising cost of living.

The website for the Victorian Registration and Information Service rebate program was reportedly down shortly after 9:30 AM. This outage is affecting residents seeking to access rebate programs.

Two teenagers were seriously injured following an incident in Melbourne. Police are hunting for five suspects in connection with the event. The incident occurred shortly after 4:30 PM.

Australia has filed a lawsuit against the American conglomerate 3M over contamination from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as "forever chemicals." The lawsuit seeks to hold 3M accountable for environmental damage caused by these chemicals.

Authorities are searching for a man who allegedly carried out two separate stabbings in Melbourne on the same day. The suspect allegedly crashed a car after the incidents.

Melbourne's new XT2 train completed its first in-service journey today on the Frankston line. The service included stops at Mordialloc, which recently reopened after reconstruction. The train will operate on the city's public transport network. This marks a milestone for Melbourne's tram system.