In 1996, the Australian state of Victoria snared the race from South Australia’s Adelaide, which had been the F1 season finale every year since 1985. Melbourne flipped F1’s annual Australia visit around, and it has since been the first race in 24 out of the 29 events held at Albert Park (including this weekend).

Will Brown has snapped his qualifying hoodoo, claiming his first pole position since May 2025 at the Melbourne SuperSprint. The #888 Ford will start from the front of the grid on Grand Prix Sunday in Melbourne, with Tickford's Thomas Randle also finding form to claim second on the grid.

The FIA has opted to suspend mandatory curfew regulations for Wednesday and Thursday at the Australian Grand Prix.

The 38th Antipodes Festival brought Greece to Melbourne, drawing tens of thousands to celebrate culture, heritage, and tradition.

Rookies led the opening session of the 2026 Melbourne SuperSprint, with PremiAir Racing rising star Jayden Ojeda topping opening practice at Albert Park. Fords dominated the 30 minute hit out, but the Camaro of Ojeda proved fastest of all, with Team 18 driver Anton De Pasquale making it a Chevrolet one-two.

The company promises to enhance the established retailers and improve the mix of shopping, dining and entertainment.

Newly released body camera video shows the moment a convicted felon slipped out of his handcuffs and triggered a 24-hour manhunt in Brevard County.

Melbourne's long-delayed Margaritaville hotel project is moving forward, seeking new investors after years of holdups.