@TheMatildas captivated the nation during the women's world cup, and now the team's incredible performance has been recognised with one of Australian sports most prestigious awards. @samkerr1 and her team mates have been crowned this year's 'Don Award' winners | @BySamMills pic.twitter.com/JG5apj4tWm

— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) December 1, 2023

As police officers in Victoria prepare to strike over failed pay negotiations, it's been revealed a growing number are considering quitting the force for good | @BySamMills @VictoriaPolice pic.twitter.com/kfnQH56H3W

— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) December 2, 2023

Melbourne's $13 billion Metro Tunnel project is ahead of schedule, but the Victorian Government has confirmed it's not likely to open next year | @JacintaAllanMP @BySamMills #auspol #victransport #10newsfirst pic.twitter.com/EZTQxKuii8

— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) December 3, 2023

Detectives investigating the spate of firebombings across the city say it's lucky no one was seriously injured or killed in an arson attack on a popular Docklands restaurant | @BySamMills pic.twitter.com/NuG6jbOlji

— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) December 5, 2023

Children living with cancer were able to meet some of their favourite Australian sporting stars from @CollingwoodFC and @TheMatildas, taking to the red carpet at Gumbuya World for a day of family fun and respite | @BySamMills pic.twitter.com/jKXhlsTygh

— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) December 7, 2023

Melbourne has welcomed its newest resident, Resilient Lady – the cruise liner crowned the world's best new ship | @BySamMills @VirginVoyages @RichardBranson pic.twitter.com/UKApnlfHXS

— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) December 11, 2023

Aussie cricket legend Shane Warne will have his legacy live on at this year’s Boxing Day test at the MCG, with free heart health checks offered on the grounds. 23 machines will be placed around the MCG, with the late spin king’s family hoping it help save lives | @BySamMills @MCG pic.twitter.com/QH1Pl7OZJp

— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) December 12, 2023

The Western Bulldogs will be without star Bailey Smith for season 2024, after the 23-year-old ruptured his ACL | @BySamMills @westernbulldogs pic.twitter.com/VWqudEHUu8

— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) December 13, 2023

Melbourne Airport is gearing up for a record-breaking month as jetsetters return to the skies over the holiday period. International capacity now exceeds pre-pandemic levels, with domestic demand not far behind | @BySamMills pic.twitter.com/aWaN9yLgXb

— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) December 15, 2023

At least six people have been killed in a double fatal north-west of Melbourne after a truck ploughed into their car | @BySamMills @VictoriaPolice pic.twitter.com/wxier3kFsP

— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) December 23, 2023

Police in Victoria are on the hunt for two gunmen who attempted to force entry to a house in Melbourne’s northern suburbs | @BySamMills pic.twitter.com/4ZskiFWfUe

— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) December 24, 2023

An anti-war demonstration during last night's Carols by Candlelight event has caused controversy between pro-Palestine protestors and the Jewish community. pic.twitter.com/zpDU7871FA

— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) December 25, 2023

A rain interrupted Day One of the Boxing Day Test has left Australia in a precarious position at the MCG. Pakistan striking either side of the lunch break, leaving Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne with work to do | @BySamMills pic.twitter.com/GvY5AYdQKw

— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) December 26, 2023