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The Age
November 6, 2026
Beau Lamarre-Condon trial live updates: Alleged double murderer, former NSW Police officer returns to witness box, asked about relationship with Jesse Baird
The accused killer is expected to give evidence about what he says happened on the day Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies died, and w...
The Age
November 6, 2026
Superlative: This Fiddler on the Roof rises to and exceeds expectation
Its decades-long popularity is a testament to the musical’s enduring themes of generational conflict and the inevitability of change.
The Age
November 6, 2026
What’s ‘common’ in 2026? Let’s start with fiddle-leaf figs, Lululemon and Ozempic
Every year, British interior designer Nicky Haslam – once called “the most stylish man in the world” – releases his damning list. You can wr...
The Age
November 6, 2026
‘I got a second chance – they didn’t’: The farmer swimming 1650 kilometres down the Darling River for his mates
Armed with earplugs, a pair of goggles and a support team that uses a gentle paddle thwack to his head for navigation, Scott Gladman is taki...
The Age
November 6, 2026
Bachar Houli had an offer for an AFL-bound Muslim star. It soon turned costly
Khaled El Souki will become the next Muslim to play in the AFL, following in the footsteps of Houli, Adem Yze and Adam Saad.
The Age
November 6, 2026
Qantas to raise airfares, cut flights as fuel costs bite
Qantas is hiking airfares and making deeper cuts to its domestic flight schedules early next year to tackle rising fuel prices.
The Age
November 6, 2026
Wall Street plunges as AI stocks tumble, ASX set to slide lower
Another wipeout for stocks tied to the buildout of AI data centres is overwhelming Wall Street and more than erasing all its gains from the...
The Age
November 5, 2026
Australian news LIVE: Russell Brand found guilty of rape, sexual assault charges; David Jones shelves stripped bare
Follow along with our rolling coverage of all the latest news and developments from around Australia and the world.
The Age
November 5, 2026
We asked Ben Carroll’s loved ones to sing his praises. They gave us the same backhanded compliment
The premier has 123 days to mark his mark – or lose the job he’s aimed for his entire life.
The Age
November 5, 2026
Coalition pledges $1.3b land sell-off to tackle debt and housing shortfall
Opposition Leader Jess Wilson is promising to sell state land should the Coalition win the election. These are the blocks that would be on t...
The Age
November 5, 2026
‘Misconceived’: Brighton Grammar hits back at Will Pucovski concussion lawsuit
Brighton Grammar School has responded to Will Pucovski in its defence statement lodged in the Supreme Court of Victoria.
The Age
November 5, 2026
US election lesson, don’t take voters for granted
The Democrats’ victory in the US midterm elections is an election lesson for all politicians, say readers.
The Age
November 5, 2026
Bomb alert diverts Airbus A320 plane going from Dublin to Rome
The situation was being monitored by the French prime minister’s office.
The Age
November 5, 2026
‘A dumping ground for blood oil’: Pressure mounts on Canberra over Putin trade ties
Despite repeated warnings and Senate findings, Canberra is yet to ban refined petroleum imports originating from Moscow’s crude oil.
The Age
November 5, 2026
‘Violence at work is the norm’: Staff attacks soar more than 60 per cent in hospitals
Violence in the state’s public hospitals has surged over the past four years, with a record 26,730 incidents logged last year.
The Age
November 5, 2026
Latest Sydney Swans scandal means marquee name a late scratching
Tom Papley was meant to be a big name in the Tabcorp marquee on Oaks Day, but a roadside drug test put paid to that.
The Age
November 5, 2026
Wicker hats, horse prints and a leather suit: The Oaks Day best dressed
The best fashion moments you need to see from this year’s Oaks Day.
The Age
November 5, 2026
In a cashless society, younger kids to learn the value of a dollar
Teachers say they are grappling with how to introduce their youngest students to financial concepts when they have not seen their parents us...
The Age
November 5, 2026
Australians doubt my country can be good. Hope is returning
My niece has only known a world in which a president pits people against one another. Now hope and joy is returning.
The Age
November 5, 2026
Bizarre love story Wicker weaves its magic, plus other new movies to watch this week
Our critics take a look at what’s new in cinemas this week.
The Age
November 5, 2026
Vance believes America’s future is MAGA, and the future of MAGA is him
The US vice president argues the Iran war caused the Republicans’ midterm rout – not just because it made fuel more expensive.
The Age
November 5, 2026
Oaks Day LIVE: Last-minute fashion, millinery advice before Oaks Day as weather improves
It’s Oaks Day and we will bring you all the colour, style and fun from Flemington. Follow along live.
The Age
November 5, 2026
This unspoken tradition is stalling our economy. But is it really so bad?
This months-long pause isn’t carved into any legislation, but is an unofficial countrywide practice.
The Age
November 5, 2026
Say ciao to Sergio’s, the award-winning Roma’s more affordable late-night sibling
Across the courtyard from the Good Food Guide New Restaurant of the Year, Sergio’s channels the spirit of ’90s Melbourne, open from noon to...
The Age
November 5, 2026
State opposition pledges $100m bailout for struggling medical research sector
Opposition parties have committed to a substantial $100 million financial rescue package aimed at revitalizing the medical research sector,...
The Age
November 4, 2026
Kanga’s bold racing comeback bid: Controversial figure nominates for Flemington board
John Kanga stepped away from Melbourne Racing Club after questions from The Age. Now he wants to join the VRC.
The Age
November 4, 2026
It was the stupidest day in this election campaign. This is why the airport rail is a mess
The disease runs deeper than bikies on building sites. No one at this election is offering a cure.
The Age
November 4, 2026
How economists think Victoria can put its finances back on track
Before a state election in which economic management is a major concern for voters, four leading economists have explained how the next gove...
The Age
November 4, 2026
‘They believed I needed fixing’: Love on the Spectrum star on what workplaces get wrong
Actor and neurodiversity advocate Michael Theo says employers shouldn’t micromanage neurodivergent employees.
The Age
November 4, 2026
Get back to Shield cricket: Taylor’s blunt message to help fix Aussie Test team
With Australia’s top four set for a massive overhaul, Mark Taylor believes the nation’s cricketers must get back to playing in the Sheffield...
The Age
November 4, 2026
‘A passion for bark and leaves’: The billionaire couple donating $120m to boost nature
The Wright family's heirs, Alexandra and Julian Burt, are making headlines with a transformative $120 million environmental investment, esta...
The Age
November 4, 2026
This daunting ancient ritual may be the best thing you do on holiday
Know the rules and quirky customs of the hammam because the more relaxed you are, the more wonderful the result.
The Age
November 4, 2026
One in three babies with suspected peanut allergies cleared of the condition in landmark study
A world-first Australian study has upended a decades-long approach to diagnosing and managing peanut allergies.
The Age
November 4, 2026
How a horse that ‘wobbled all over the place’ could take out the $1 million Oaks
Heading into Thursday’s Oaks at Flemington, leading syndicator Terry Henderson and champion trainer Chris Waller have the second favourite a...
The Age
November 4, 2026
Indonesia’s military deploys thousands of troops to Jakarta after generals’ arrest
Authorities are investigating an alleged illegal wiretapping operation targeting the country’s president that has led to the detention of th...
The Age
November 4, 2026
It’s time to rethink how to control inflation
The increase in interest rates by the RBA leads readers to call for a different way of tackling inflation.
The Age
November 4, 2026
The sinister reason Iraqi police doctored famous picture of Melbourne crime boss
An investigation reveals the extraordinary alterations made by Iraqi law enforcement to a photograph of a notorious Melbourne organized crim...
The Age
November 4, 2026
Pauline Hanson, the High Court and the judges’ war of words
Judicial tensions have broken into open ground. Senior judges are now attacking each other in public speeches.
The Age
November 4, 2026
Our five favourite luxury homes for sale with a rooftop terrace
With city, water, or park views, rooftop terraces also provide a private space for entertaining and relaxing, especially as the weather warm...
The Age
November 4, 2026
No booking? No problem. From Flemington to the Flower Drum, Cup winners stay the distance
Point Of Law’s gleeful owners have shown they too are elite stayers – by partying into the night after their big race win.
The Age
November 4, 2026
Commonwealth defends cramping teens’ implied speech rights to curb digital dangers
Barristers defending the teen social media ban from a High Court challenge suggested other ways for under-16s to participate in political de...
The Age
November 4, 2026
‘Cannon fodder’: Arson squad boss reveals firebombing toll on young offenders
After an arson attack on a Springvale factory, police say they are sick of urging youth not to accept jobs from crime bosses.
The Age
November 4, 2026
It took 166 years for a trainer to nail the Cup trifecta. And Ciaron Maher’s not stopping there
Point of Law was in good shape after his phenomenal Melbourne Cup win, achieved at just his sixth start. What’s next for the fast-finishing...
The Age
November 4, 2026
The most expensive Senate battles these midterms
The US has been inundated with political advertising funded by Elon Musk, ordinary people, and cashed-up Political Action Committees, some o...
The Age
November 4, 2026
The accidental star: How John Waters turned a cheeky bluff into a 50-year career
The veteran actor went from 10-pound Pom to Play School icon. He reflects on fatherhood, reuniting with Sigrid Thornton and why he loves it...
The Age
November 4, 2026
Foster carer couple accused of shocking grooming and child abuse
A regional Victorian couple who fostered seven children over the past five years face charges of horrific child abuse, which has raised conc...
The Age
November 4, 2026
‘Rip your jaw off’: The lengths Stephen Graham went to for his killer new role
The celebrated Brit actor gives good psycho but it’s how he gets there that is surprising.
The Age
November 3, 2026
Person dead, car split in half during fiery crash in Melbourne’s south-east
The car split in two and then burst into flames, leaving debris strewn across the road.
The Age
November 3, 2026
Why Pierce Brosnan has singled out this popular James Bond frontrunner
In a new interview, Brosnan says he is eager to watch the new era of the franchise – and has delivered a glowing assessment of one actor he...
The Age
November 3, 2026