Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2015: Comedian Ray Badran's rape ... and other top stories

Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2015: Comedian Ray Badran's rape ...

The social media furore erupted over the first weekend of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, where taboo topics were raised regularly. A revival show for comedy troupe Doug Anthony All Stars made a reference to Australian entertainer Rolf ... >> view original

Melbourne Easter weather: Showers and storms forecast for long weekend

Up to 10 millimetres of rain is expected to fall over the state's south on Wednesday and about 5 millimetres in and around Melbourne. Light showers are expected to continue on Thursday morning before the sun returns briefly in the afternoon. "But then ... >> view original

Melbourne Express Live: Monday March 30, 2015

Kickstart your day with breaking news, commuter and weather updates, giveaways and the hottest events. Email tips, photos, video and comments to mcalligeros@fairfaxmedia.com.au or tweet to @marissa_sc or @theage. >> view original

Fire destroys heritage-listed St James Church in Brighton, in Melbourne's ...

A heritage-listed church in Melbourne's south-east has been destroyed in an early morning blaze, with fire crews able to only save the building's facade. More than 20 fire trucks and 80 firefighters were called to the 124-year-old St James Church on ... >> view original

Cricket World Cup: thousands greet champions in Melbourne

he asked wicketkeeper Brad Haddin, who assured him he was ready to try to have a beer with every one of the 93,013 spectators at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. He went on to inquire of batsman Steve Smith: “Are you going to have a bit of a drink tonight ... >> view original

Thousands march in Melbourne on Palm Sunday to protest asylum seeker policies

An estimated 15,000 people marched through the city streets on Sunday, demanding the Abbott government close the trouble-plagued immigration centres on Nauru and Manus Island. The demonstrators marched from Parliament House to Queen Victoria ... >> view original

Melbourne celebrates our cricket heroes

Michael Clarke 'extremely proud'; Australian cricket team celebrate their ... CAPTAIN Michael Clarke's bleary-eyed cricketers were feted at Melbourne's Federation Square today as they celebrated last night's win in the World Cup final against New Zealand. >> view original

Clive James recites "Early to Bed". Footage - Phil Fisk (c) Guardian News ...

The Real Housewives of Melbourne screens 8.30pm Sundays on Foxtel's Arena Channel — check back right after each episode to read our weekly recap. In the meantime, check in with recapper Nick Bond on Twitter (@bondnickbond) to discuss which has ... >> view original

Aussie cricket team still partying at dawn in Melbourne

The Australian cricket team has celebrated its Cricket World Cup win well into the morning – with players posing for a group shot, still in their uniforms, as the sun rose behind them. This is the fifth World Cup win for the Australian team and the ... >> view original

Melbourne mulling ban on smoking in outdoor dining areas

Smokers should be banned from outdoor dining areas at cafes and restaurants, Melbourne's lord mayor said on Monday, with Victoria the only state in Australia permitting a post-meal puff at the table. Cr Robert Doyle on Monday suggested Victorians "have ... >> view original