It's not named after the superhero, so why is a federal seat in Melbourne's inner-north called Batman? 

With a recent and hard-fought by-election just passed in Batman, reporter Anjali Dutta turns her eyes to why the seat is named the way it is, and why there is growing pressure to change the name of the electorate, as well as others around Australia.

Etihad Stadium is due to receive a major series of redevelopments, aiming to replace disused rail yards with an inclusive public space.

Reporter Vasiliki Raptis takes a look at the $300 million plan to upgrade the area.

Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash has come under fire for a heated exchange during Senate estimates, meanwhile the spotlight is on Barnaby Joyce for his conduct surrounding a relationship with a former staffer.

Reporter Nicolas Zoumboulis takes a look at what many are calling a "new low" in Australian politics.

Last month marked the 76th anniversary of the Darwin bombing, the largest ever attack mounted on Australia by another country. 

Vasiliki Raptis reported on the commemoration events that were held.

A flagship Apple store is coming to Federation square, but not everyone’s happy.Last month, the Victorian Greens unsuccessfully attempted to block the proposal in parliament. 

Sarah Booth investigates the issue, and speaks to Greens MP Ellen Sandel about the party's recent moves to block the store in Victorian Parliament.

On a Monday evening in March, hundreds of strangers gathered together at Melbourne's Federation square to wow in unison like the film star Owen Wilson.

Few could have foreseen how successful the event would be, having made headlines in Australia and around the world. Only a few hours before the event, Panorama interviewed the architect behind the meme and its viral success to see what is it about the simple 'wow' that people love so much.

2018 is the Lunar Year of the Dog, so what does this new year hold for Australia's crucially important relationship with China?

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has predicted good things ahead for Sino-Australia dealings. But in the Year of the Dog, is the Prime Minister barking up the wrong tree? Could Australia's relationship with its largest trading partner be headed for ruffer times in the future?

Newshound Nic Zoumboulis sniffs out this story and digs up the truth

Sunday February 11 was International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Celebrating the successes of women and girls in science, the day also recognises the work that still needs to be done to close the gender gap in the field. 

Gabriella Stanzus reports

Most young people do not get enough exercise, putting them at risk of long term health problems, a new report has found.

92% percent of Australian teenages are not meeting their daily physical activity requirements, with most spedning upwards of 3 hours a day on phones and tablet devices. A Vic Health report has also uncovered some alarming figures about screen time and inactivity in young children aged between 1-5. 

Vasiliki Raptis dissects the report, and speaks to healh experts about the implications physical inactivity might have for young people in the long term.