England achieved a historic first Test win in Australia since 2011, defeating Australia in a two-day match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, marking a significant milestone in their cricket rivalry after 18 attempts. The match was notable for its short duration, unconventional play, and the emotional victory for captain Ben Stokes and his team, amidst challenging pitch conditions and injuries to key players.
A car with a 'Happy Chanukah' sign was firebombed in Melbourne, suspected to be an antisemitic attack, shortly after a deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach. Authorities are investigating, and community leaders express concern over rising antisemitism in Australia.
Hundreds of bagpipers in Melbourne set a new world record by performing AC/DC’s 'It's a Long Way to the Top,' with 374 pipers participating, surpassing the previous record of 333 in Bulgaria, amid a lively event near the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Hundreds of bagpipers in Melbourne set a new world record by performing AC/DC's 'It's a Long Way to the Top,' with 374 pipers playing simultaneously, surpassing the previous record of 333 in Bulgaria. The event coincided with AC/DC's concert at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, drawing enthusiastic fans and spectators.
Two men in Melbourne intervened to stop a customer from verbally and physically abusing a female McDonald's employee, with American singer Drew Baldridge praising their actions as an example of standing up against abuse.
Bianca Censori was photographed at an airport in Melbourne wearing a revealing all-black thong bodysuit and heels, continuing her trend of bold public fashion choices.
Bianca Censori, known for her bold fashion choices and married to Kanye West, was seen in Melbourne wearing a sheer purple bodysuit paired with metallic and minimal accessories, drawing praise and comparisons to Kim Kardashian, exemplifying her fearless approach to fashion and confidence in public appearances.
Three individuals were charged with assault and related offenses following a pro-Palestinian protest at an Israeli-owned restaurant in Melbourne, where altercations included chair-throwing and property damage. The protest was linked to broader tensions surrounding Israeli-Palestinian issues, with the restaurant and its owner being targeted due to their perceived support for Israel. The incident is part of ongoing tensions, including a separate fire at a Melbourne synagogue, though no link has been established between the events.
Pro-Palestinian protesters in Melbourne chanted anti-Israel slogans and stormed a restaurant linked to Israel, two days after violent attacks on Jewish targets, including a synagogue arson. The incidents have heightened fears among local Jews and prompted condemnations from Australian and Israeli officials, amid ongoing tensions related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
A man has been charged with arson and related offenses following an attack on a Melbourne synagogue, amid a series of antisemitic incidents including protests and vandalism, prompting condemnation from Australian and Israeli officials.
An arsonist attacked the East Melbourne synagogue, forcing worshippers to evacuate without injuries, amid a rise in antisemitic incidents in Australia. The police are investigating the incident, which may be politically motivated, and are examining potential links to other hate crimes, including an attack on an Israeli-owned restaurant.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue, promising strong legal action amid a surge in antisemitic incidents linked to Middle East tensions, including attacks on Jewish community sites and increased hate crimes.
Violence in Melbourne, including an arson attack on a synagogue and protests at an Israeli restaurant, has heightened fears among the Jewish community amid ongoing tensions and recent attacks targeting Jewish and Islamic institutions, prompting increased security and police investigations.
A man attempted to set fire to a Melbourne synagogue, injuring no one, amid a rise in anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim incidents in Australia linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The attack followed protests against security measures in Melbourne, highlighting increasing tensions and religious intolerance.
A Melbourne man, Daniel Xu, discovered an extensive, 60-year-old model train network beneath his new house, which he plans to restore and upgrade, surprising him as it was not mentioned during the sale process.