Iskhandar Razak

Beds built in Melbourne using 100 per cent recycled plastic are now being trialled, and could have long-term impacts for plastic waste.

Moving home is always stressful. But for Melbourne's much-loved elephants, a shift to Werribee promises to help the herd grow and thrive.

Pesto, the viral sensation and globally famous penguin, is being observed cosying up to penguin-friend Pudding. Could it be love?

Flooding rain in parts of Australia and forecast local showers during the coming week are unlikely to help Victoria's drought-stricken regions in any significant way, the Bureau of Meteorology says.

Grounds from your morning coffee are helping to reduce emissions

A ban on machetes in Victoria has come into effect. It follows a series of criminal incidents in which the weapons were used.

One hundred years ago, showgirl-turned-philanthropist Millie Tallis spent weeks preparing for a major second-hand goods fundraiser in Melbourne, giving rise to the Australian op shop.

Two former prisons, including at least one "haunted" cell, are throwing open their doors for Halloween festivities this Friday.

Melbourne's history with trams goes back 140 years. The city got its first tram in 1885 and the fleet has grown to become the world's largest tram network.

Some of the world's most destructive bushfires take place in the southern state. Its unique mix of fierce winds, high fuel loads and rugged terrain are to blame.