Simon Leo Brown

In the early 1980s five synthesizer manufacturers agree on a common standard for sharing musical information digitally. That standard, known as Musical Instrument Digital Interface, changes music forever.

Harry Potter would be proud of Australia’s Drop Bears, who won silver in the Quidditch World Games.

It is the question being asked in lounge rooms across Victoria — how did ABC newsreader Ian Henderson get black nails?

Take a look at some of the entrants so far for a nature photography competition organised by Wikipedia that is open to Australians for the first time.

We asked two full-time traffic-watchers what Melbourne drivers could do to make everyone’s daily commute easier.

A wet winter is set to give way to a sneezy spring in south-eastern Australia, with experts saying this hayfever season will be the worst in years.

Just one more? New research shows you might enjoy that television series more if you get some sleep instead.

Live in the city and make frequent trips to the supermarket for milk? Melbourne-based blogger Penina Petersen shares her secrets to keeping the family budget in check.

A chatbot designed to support people affected by family and sexual violence is developed by a Melbourne-based social enterprise.

A Melbourne charity plays Santa Claws, throwing a Christmas party to ensure disadvantaged pets have a happy howliday.