Stories from Melbourne · Australia

Water police in Melbourne have recovered the body of a man from Port Phillip Bay. The deceased is believed to be a crew member who went missing from an oil tanker on Thursday. The identity of the man has not been released.

The Jewish community in Melbourne includes one of the largest per capita populations of Holocaust survivors outside of Israel. Since 2003, the city has seen a sharp increase in antisemitism. The city of Melbourne has recorded 3,000 instances of such incidents.

Melbourne has experienced a soft housing market for several years, with values rising only approximately 6% over the last five years. This contrasts with Perth, which saw a 92% increase in the same period. The Melbourne market is described as fragile due to a lack of demand-side factors compared to other regions. In Sydney, the market has shown reasonably strong medium-term growth but faces serviceability challenges and high unaffordability.

Police have charged a man with attempted murder following the alleged stabbing of a male paramedic in Melbourne yesterday. The suspect has been remanded in custody. Sam Wood Alley appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates Court following allegations of stabbing a paramedic in Reservoir. The victim was reportedly buying coffee at the time of the incident. Alley, who has been prescribed diazepam by his GP, was unable to apply for bail and is scheduled to return to court in August. Police are also seeking witnesses regarding a separate case involving the alleged abduction and rape of a mother in Melbourne's southeast 40 years ago. Ali is accused of allegedly stabbing a paramedic in Reservoir while the victim was on duty and waiting for coffee. The Victoria Ambulance Union stated the paramedic is now recovering at home.

Australian startup Cortical Lab has developed a biological computer that can be programmed using the Python language. An independent programmer, Sean Cole, successfully trained this 'brain on chip' to play the video game Doom within one week.

Melbourne Storm confirmed that Craig Bellamy will continue to lead the team in the immediate future. Bellamy has been receiving treatment following a diagnosis of a neurodegenerative disorder. The announcement was made by Toby Goff.

Hawthorne and Collingwood played to a draw at the MCG with a final score of 13-15, 93 to 15-3, 93. Hawthorne forward Dylan Moore scored a goal from 30 metres out directly in front after a free kick was awarded following a high tackle by Darcy Moore. The goal occurred after the siren to tie the game. Connor McDonald was noted during the broadcast of the game. Collingwood and Hawthorn played to a 93-point draw at the MCG in an AFL match. Dillon Moore scored a goal after the siren to secure the draw for Hawthorn. The result earns the Hawks two points, elevating them to the top of the ladder. The series moves to Brisbane in three weeks. A crowd of 20,179 attended the match.

The One Point Slam event at the Australian Open featured professional and amateur players competing in single-point matches. The winner of each match receives one million Australian dollars.

The National Drug Research Institute reported that illicit alcohol consumption is increasing in Victoria. Researchers visited over 100 bottle shops during the past year and identified at least 30 stores carrying up to 14 different illicit alcohol brands. Police are investigating if this underground market is connected to recent attacks on an alcohol distribution centre and several hospitality venues in Melbourne. Alcohol policy expert Nick Taylor stated the investigation has helped identify the issue. The investigation is expanding into New South Wales to check for spirits being sold at implausible price points. The probe focuses on products that are distinctly cheaper than other market offerings.

Parts of Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, recorded maximum temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius.