ABC Melbourne

11/09/2026

Jesse Sapolu played his entire career with the San Francisco 49ers. Born in Samoa and raised in Hawaii, he hopped on a plane in 1983 after being selected in the 11th round of the NFL Draft.

But who does Jesse think should play him in a movie about his life?

The four-time Super Bowl winner joined Bob and Richelle ahead of the Rams’ and 49ers’ first-round clash.

Tune in to Breakfast with Bob & Richelle on 774 ABC Melbourne or on ABC listen: https://ab.co/ABCListenApp

Jesse Sapolu played his entire career with the San Francisco 49ers. Born in Samoa and raised in Hawaii, he hopped on a plane in 1983 after being selected in the 11th round of the NFL Draft.

The four-time Super Bowl winner joined Bob and Richelle ahead of the Rams’ and 49ers’ first-round clash.

11/09/2026

A 51-year-old man is arrested and charged after allegedly carjacking a vehicle with a baby inside in Victoria's north-west.

A 51-year-old man is arrested and charged after allegedly carjacking a vehicle with a baby inside in Victoria's north-west.

11/09/2026

Football fans flew thousands of miles to see the 49ers and the Rams go head-to-head in Melbourne's MCG.

We asked visitors from the US what they think about Melbourne.

11/09/2026

Nicola Gobbo was seeking at least $800,000 in damages from the state of Victoria over claims she was groomed by police to become a source in late 2005.

Nicola Gobbo was seeking at least $800,000 in damages from the state of Victoria over claims she was groomed by police to become a source in late 2005.

11/09/2026

What is kissing? It seems we might now have an answer.

UK and US scientists have won the Ig Nobel Prize in Biomechanics for devising a more precise definition of kissing.

Meanwhile, scientists from Brazil and Australia received the Ig Nobel Prize in Biology for gently stepping on various parts of venomous snakes to investigate what makes them more likely to bite.

Dr Jen Martin from the University of Melbourne explains the science behind the Ig Nobel Prizes... and may just change the way you see a big smooch!

Tune in to Breakfast with Bob & Richelle on 774 ABC Melbourne or on ABC listen: https://ab.co/ABCListenApp

UK and US scientists have won the Ig Nobel Prize in Biomechanics for devising a more precise definition of kissing.

Dr Jen Martin from the University of Melbourne explains the science behind the Ig Nobel Prizes... and may just change the way you see a big smooch!

11/09/2026

The former Carlton president apologised unreservedly to his former wife, Cate, after the high-profile case reached settlement on Friday.

The former Carlton president apologised unreservedly to his former wife, Cate, after the high-profile case reached settlement on Friday.

11/09/2026

The ABC understands two students found the imitation fi***rm at Princes Hill Primary School at lunchtime yesterday.

The ABC understands two students found the imitation fi***rm at Princes Hill Primary School at lunchtime yesterday.

11/09/2026

The National Football League is being played in Australia for the first time, as the Melbourne Cricket Ground turns into an American football coliseum.

The LA Rams and San Francisco 49ers, rivals in the NFC West division, have met for their opening game to a crowd of 100, 000 fans.

774 ABC Melbourne Breakfast presenter Bob Murphy was down at the MCG as the crowds flooded in.

Tune in to Breakfast with Bob & Richelle on 774 ABC Melbourne or on ABC listen: https://ab.co/ABCListenApp

11/09/2026

: The National Football League is being played in Australia for the first time, as the LA Rams face the San Francisco 49ers at the MCG.

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The San Francisco 49ers have claimed a commanding win at the MCG, beating the LA Rams 27-7 in the NFL's historic first match in Australia.

11/09/2026

Warren Pickering's public reckoning with his past has raised a broader question for One Nation: How is the party vetting candidates it puts before the electorate?

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Warren Pickering's public reckoning with his past has raised a broader question for One Nation: How is the party vetting candidates it puts before the electorate?