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The Age
March 29, 2026
Fake IDs and laptop farms: North Korea targets Australian firms to fund weapons program
A sting on a would-be recruit for a local company blows the lid on a global scam funnelling hundreds of millions of dollars to Pyongyang and...
The Age
March 29, 2026
The best noise-cancelling earbuds for your commute and quiet time
If you’re looking for high-end sound and the ability to drown out (or let in) the background, these are our top picks.
The Age
March 29, 2026
The recession they had to have: Negative growth hurting Carlton
Carlton’s fall away after half-time was predictable, and the self-doubt is now real. As for the Bombers, they will be in the news every week...
The Age
March 29, 2026
‘Ideally people will come out and overthrow the regime. But it’s complicated’
Many exiled Iranians hope for an end to 47 years of oppressive Islamic rule. It’s a challenging view for those who oppose the war – but we m...
The Age
March 29, 2026
Kylie Minogue tipped as headline act for 2026 AFL Grand Final entertainment
The pop superstar will reportedly headline the entertainment at this year’s season decider, as the AFL resists calls to stage the game at ni...
The Age
March 29, 2026
F1 Japan LIVE 2026: Piastri’s golden chance to kick-start his season; Mercedes prodigy on pole
Formula 1 teen sensation Kimi Antonelli of Italy will start the Japanese Grand Prix on pole with Australia’s Oscar Piastri in third.
The Age
March 29, 2026
Blues capitulate: Demons pour in final seven goals to shock Carlton
Everyone still remembers Carlton’s capitulation against Richmond in round one last year. But this latest one from the Blues – against Melbou...
The Age
March 29, 2026
Should we be worried about Gout Gout?
Gout Gout lost for a second successive year to Lachlan Kennedy. Is it time to worry about the teenage star?
The Age
March 29, 2026
Escalation risks rise as US readies ground troops and Yemen’s Houthis strike Israel
The Houthi strike has raised new concerns of further disruption to global shipping already hit by the effective closure of the Strait of Hor...
The Age
March 29, 2026
Failure fatigue: Is this the worst Essendon side ever?
In 1933, the Bombers won just once to finish bottom of a 12-team competition. It’s impossible to truly compare across eras, but the fact it...
The Age
March 29, 2026
Magpies lose Moore again because of hamstring strain
The Magpies just got their skipper back from injury and now they’ll be without him for a string of blockbuster games in April.
The Age
March 29, 2026
Moira Deeming dumped: MP loses Liberal preselection battle
Deeming quickly left the party’s headquarters without comment on Sunday after losing the hard-fought ballot, fuelling speculation she could...
The Age
March 29, 2026
Melbourne suburb plagued by arson attacks and shootings as tobacco war rages
The city’s north-west has become a vicious battleground for illegal tobacco, with the fresh round of violence erupting following the arrest...
The Age
March 29, 2026
Fake universes and a shanty about gaslighting: It’s the first weekend of comedy festival
From deep hypotheticals to the horrors of corporate speak, this year’s comedy festival is in full swing. Keep an eye on our ever-growing lis...
The Age
March 28, 2026
Millions of Americans rally against Trump – even in small town West Virginia
In her deep red state, 47-year-old Chervon Grantham is attending her first protest. “I can no longer stay silent about what’s going on in ou...
The Age
March 28, 2026
AFL confirms Saturday afternoon grand final for next two years
The season decider will remain in its traditional timeslot in 2026 and 2027 after the AFL said there was “no compelling case” for immediate...
The Age
March 28, 2026
Ivan Milat was Australia’s most notorious serial killer. Toni wrote him a letter
An inquiry is set to examine a string of unsolved murders and missing persons, many linked to Milat. One woman tells of her correspondence w...
The Age
March 28, 2026
The pursuit of happiness: Max Gawn on being the face of Melbourne
From shaky beginnings, the Demons skipper and his long-time mate Tom McDonald have carved different career paths to their matching milestone...
The Age
March 28, 2026
US-Iran war live updates: Israeli airstrike kills three Lebanese journalists; Exiled prince says he will call on Iranians to rise up at the ‘right moment’
Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.
The Age
March 28, 2026
Victoria’s most dangerous train stations revealed
Violent crimes at railway stations across the state have surged since the end of COVID lockdowns.
The Age
March 28, 2026
‘Missed the boat’: Why the race for private school spots now starts in primary
Two-thirds of year 6 students attended a Victorian state school last year. But once students reach year 7, things change dramatically.
The Age
March 28, 2026
Why Europe’s break with Trump is not just a gulf about the Gulf
The split with Europe has been a long time coming, making it more than a dispute about the Iran war.
The Age
March 28, 2026
The injury affecting one in seven kids that parents don’t know how to manage
Oscar Loebenstein sustained a concussion playing AFL last year. Here’s why his father won’t hesitate to send him back on the field.
The Age
March 28, 2026
Beyond the islands, this peninsula is an underrated gem of Greece
Before this journey, I knew little about the Peloponnese – its immense beauty, diverse landscape and how much it feels like so many more pop...
The Age
March 28, 2026
‘Deep concerns’: What made green groups turn against this new wind farm?
It’s widely accepted that renewable energy projects will be key to reducing the damaging effects of climate change. So why are green groups...
The Age
March 28, 2026
‘Motherhood later in life suits me’: Pregnant at 44, Sienna Miller’s career is also blooming
The actor and one-time queen of “boho chic” talks about how best friend Emily Blunt led to her latest film role, and her new gig with a make...
The Age
March 28, 2026
‘Cannot have this’: Xerri’s ugly incident takes the focus off Essendon’s 0-3 start
North’s first win over the Bombers since 2016 was marred by an ugly incident involving their inspirational giant, who is now staring down th...
The Age
March 28, 2026
Sprint star Kennedy runs one of the fastest times seen in Australia. Next up: Gout Gout
Lachlan Kennedy has run one of the fastest times ever by an Australian on home soil to win the 100 metres in 10.03 seconds at the Maurie Pla...
The Age
March 28, 2026
‘Too many cars, too much traffic’: Fuel crisis puts spotlight on car dependency
Australia’s sprawling cities are some of the most car dependent in the world. Now that fuel costs are rocketing, motorists are paying the pr...
The Age
March 28, 2026
St Kilda player investigated for using a homophobic slur for the second time
Lance Collard was previously suspended for six matches for using homophobic language in July 2024.
The Age
March 28, 2026
War set to last ‘weeks’ longer, Iran could permanently toll Hormuz, Rubio says
Speaking in France, the US secretary of state pressured American allies – including Australia – to take the helm on protecting the crucial s...
The Age
March 28, 2026
Bluesprint: Carlton bosses on their finals goal, Voss, list plans and pokies
Carlton president Rob Priestley and chief executive Graham Wright sat down with this masthead to explain where the Blues are headed – on fie...
The Age
March 28, 2026
Trump’s humiliation would cost us all dearly
Donald Trump has a long list of critics determined to see him embarrassed in his war with Iran. It doesn’t seem to bother them that any such...
The Age
March 28, 2026
Former mayor sued for alleged default on loan worth almost $500,000
ANZ Bank filed a Supreme Court lawsuit against the former mayor on Monday, claiming he owed $379,463 after he borrowed money for his busines...
The Age
March 28, 2026
First home buyer pays $830,000 for St Kilda unit, outbidding six others
Seven first home buyers competed for the keys to a large St Kilda unit, which sold for $130,000 above reserve.
The Age
March 28, 2026
‘Ready for what may come’: Australia to scour the globe for extra fuel
An unprecedented scheme will provide government support to Australia’s private fuel suppliers to take extraordinary measures amid an emergin...
The Age
March 28, 2026
St Kilda Saints vs Brisbane Lions AFL LIVE: Saints, Lions open AFL Saturday with Marvel Stadium clash
Follow along as we cover all the action in the AFL starting with St Kilda and Brisbane facing off at Marvel Stadium.
The Age
March 28, 2026
‘It wears away at the pay packet’: Grandmothers cut work hours to do free childcare
As more households need two parents working full-time to survive, grandmothers are reducing their own work and income to offer childcare. So...
The Age
March 28, 2026
C’mon Tiger, again? How many cars can you roll before action is taken?
We can leave it to the police and lawyers to get to the bottom of the crash near Tiger Woods’ Florida home making headlines around the world...
The Age
March 28, 2026
This was supposed to be a Wu-Tang gig – so where were the Wu-Tang Clan?
Although this tour was billed as “all living members, together for the final time”, four members were absent, without explanation.
The Age
March 27, 2026
Trump needs troops to seize the Strait of Hormuz. These are his options
As missile strikes fail to break Iran’s blockade, the US president is weighing a high-stakes gamble to take the war from the air to the grou...
The Age
March 27, 2026
‘Customers will be obsessed’: Mecca leads way as stores take retail experience to next level
Melbourne’s bricks-and-mortar retailers are leaning into creativity and customer experience in the fight against online shopping.
The Age
March 27, 2026
Tiger Woods arrested at crash scene on suspicion of DUI, sheriff says
Tiger Woods has been arrested for driving under the influence after his Land Rover rolled over on a two-lane road near his home in Florida,...
The Age
March 27, 2026
‘You’re about to be burnt’: How this family’s farm was nearly wiped from the map
Almost three months after a firestorm hit Lindsay Park, the Hayes family sets their sights on the Australia Cup at Flemington.
The Age
March 27, 2026
The town losing its golden years to encroaching water
Brian Mulcahy was never the same after a flood ruined his home. For many of his fellow Rochester residents, his battle with dementia is all...
The Age
March 27, 2026
As the violence drags on, Australians are left to wonder: When should we panic?
The government still has to explain what will happen if the war bleeds on and fuel supplies remains tight.
The Age
March 27, 2026
Even the team Hinkley taunted offered him a job. But he was born to coach
Not even a less stressful life in the media and days off with his greyhounds will change the essential truth about Ken Hinkley.
The Age
March 27, 2026
Young Australians are unhappier than ever. They know who to blame
Big Tech in the US have been ordered to pay millions for causing harm to children, while Australians under 25 say they are unhappier than ev...
The Age
March 27, 2026
Banned words, dossiers on diners: Inside the invisible details at Melbourne’s famed Gimlet
A secret star system. One star: you’re a diner. Three stars, you’re a god and a table appears when the restaurant is full. In the world of A...
The Age
March 27, 2026