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The Age
August 31, 2026
‘It’s probably about time we get one’: Why Carlton have a habit of upsetting Geelong
Carlton have beaten Geelong in four of their past five matches and while they should be underdogs against the Cats, they will take confidenc...
The Age
August 31, 2026
In limbo, ‘in pieces’: State of Andrews statue revealed as Carroll confesses $60,000 spent
The divisive statue of Daniel Andrews may have been cancelled, but the state government had already forked out $60,000 to immortalise the fo...
The Age
August 31, 2026
The best argument I ever lost with my wife brought us to my suburb
Beyond its history of murder mystery and revolutionary bathing trends is a peaceful place that’s happy for its neighbours to get more attent...
The Age
August 31, 2026
How Australia’s social media ban loomed over Meta’s $24b settlement
A landmark settlement reached by the Facebook owner shows that the government’s social media ban is changing the conversation.
The Age
August 31, 2026
Government has abandoned Oscar Jenkins in Russian prison: Australian interviewer
The former Melbourne teacher-turned-soldier Oscar Jenkins has given his first interview from prison since being captured by Russian forces a...
The Age
August 31, 2026
Prince Harry gave security committee only a fortnight’s warning over return home
When the Sussexes landed at Birmingham Airport last week, they were met by private security rather than a police convoy.
The Age
August 31, 2026
Can great music survive in the age of tech? Ireland has the answer
While the digital age has presented plenty of challenges to live music, in Dublin’s downtown pubs it is helping keep traditions alive.
The Age
August 31, 2026
Hanson says PM, education system inciting violence against her
Pauline Hanson says Anthony Albanese has “crossed a line” after One Nation’s victory in the Secret Harbour byelection.
The Age
August 31, 2026
‘Those flights are way too expensive’: Even NFL stars are flinching at the cost of getting to Australia
The LA Rams will fly in to Melbourne the day before the September 11 clash, which won’t leave time for being a tourist. But that’s something...
The Age
August 31, 2026
Challenging start to US Open for Australia as Gibson falls short of upset
Three Australians are already out of the New York grand slam on what has been a difficult first day of the tournament.
The Age
August 31, 2026
Trump will be furious as his man at the Fed tries to set his record straight
Kevin Warsh said what he had to say to protect his credibility and that of the US Federal Reserve Board. With the US midterms looming, Donal...
The Age
August 31, 2026
The family feud over the $65 billion Ray-Ban fortune
The Italian clan has been stuck in a four-year feud over the firm since the death of the family patriarch. Now a move by a 31-year-old heir...
The Age
August 31, 2026
These luxury Brunswick homes were already approved. Now they’re in a flood zone.
Pre-sold developments around the city are facing fresh assessments by Melbourne Water after sweeping changes to flood mapping pushed the pro...
The Age
August 31, 2026
Brunswick East pass-in sells for $1.15m after vendor drops price
First home buyers paid $1.15 million for the single-fronted terrace in post-auction negotiations after the vendors cut their reserve.
The Age
August 31, 2026
Star bleeds $307 million as auditors raise further doubts about its survival
Star boss Bruce Mathieson Jnr, acknowledged the challenges for the group, which should soon hear the outcomes of a fine for repeated money l...
The Age
August 31, 2026
Home-ground advantage, experience, momentum: Your team’s edge in this finals race
September is here. We have looked at all four AFL finals this week to determine where they might be won and lost.
The Age
August 30, 2026
Australia news LIVE: More than 40 Australians remain missing in Nepal as death toll rises above 800; US strikes Iranian rocket launchers in Hormuz in first military action in weeks
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.
The Age
August 30, 2026
Oscar Jenkins gives first interview from Russian prison
The former teacher from Melbourne turned soldier Oscar Jenkins has given his first interview from prison since being captured by Russian for...
The Age
August 30, 2026
‘I saw many dead bodies’: The harrowing escape from a flooded Nepal tunnel
A devastating inland tsunami swept through a Nepal tunnel, trapping workers in a catastrophic disaster. One survivor, Dhan Bahadur Tamang, w...
The Age
August 30, 2026
If these walls could talk: AFL legend Ron Barassi’s St Kilda home on the market
The historic home is being sold three years after Barassi’s death, with his family saying it is “time to pass the torch”.
The Age
August 30, 2026
Is Hanson’s rise Albanese’s fall? Not so fast
One Nation’s victory in a weekend byelection was resounding, but it does not predict future voting. Hanson’s rivals should be spurred into g...
The Age
August 30, 2026
Councils threaten to block state plan to pack a million new residents into inner-city
Mayors representing Melbourne’s nine inner-city councils say they will need billions in extra infrastructure funding to support the state go...
The Age
August 30, 2026
Post-marathon blues are a real phenomenon. Here’s how to overcome them
Just finished the Sydney Marathon? There’s a chance you might feel a little emotional this week.
The Age
August 30, 2026
Healthier than takeaway: Three punchy recipes to channel that Friday night feeling
From chicken satay bowls, to smash burger tacos and a savoury chicken mince stir-fry, they’re packed with fresh produce and won’t cost as mu...
The Age
August 30, 2026
Prisoners to work on roads, maintenance brought ‘in-house’ in pothole plan
Labor has revealed its plans to improve the state’s roads including the use of minimum-security prisoners to free up road workers to fix mor...
The Age
August 30, 2026
Decades on from backpacking, I nervously returned to a ‘challenging’ destination
I’m out of practice at being out of my comfort zone when I arrive in Shanghai, but I needn’t have worried.
The Age
August 30, 2026
Sayers fails to settle defamation stoush as court battle with ex-wife looms
Luke Sayers’ efforts to resolve the defamation fight over his handling of an explicit photograph scandal have been rejected.
The Age
August 30, 2026
He survived being hit by a tram. Now he plans to run a marathon
Paramedics’ fast actions saved Ben Turner’s life after he was hit by a tram and stopped breathing in South Melbourne in 2005.
The Age
August 30, 2026
Downsizers make an unusual bid to win Armadale home for $1,585,000
A couple from regional Victoria beat two other parties for the three-bedder, as the clearance rate hit 60 per cent.
The Age
August 30, 2026
Like it or lump it, the AFL’s wildcard finals are here to stay
The AFL got everything it wanted from the wildcard games, but what is the cost for the integrity of the competition?
The Age
August 30, 2026
Trump’s Venezuela oil deal has seismic potential, but it’s an idea not a reality
The US president’s priority is to exploit the country’s resources, not bring democracy to its people. Would a future government in Caracas u...
The Age
August 30, 2026
‘Pervasive and deadly’: Federal government to consider a ban on choking porn
Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek said the government was considering additional reforms to stop young people being exposed to violen...
The Age
August 30, 2026
Cerra says boisterous fans help Blues ‘break’ rivals. Now for the Cats
The deafening roar at the MCG on Saturday night told the tale for the resurgent Blues, who have embraced the changes Josh Fraser wanted.
The Age
August 30, 2026
‘Dangerous, divisive, dishonest’: Albanese, Chalmers take aim at One Nation
A day after One Nation secured a historic byelection win in WA, the PM told Labor faithful they must defeat hard-right populists at the next...
The Age
August 30, 2026
‘We’re the new Vegemite’: Yo-Chi wins over London, next stop America
Queues outside the Australian frozen yoghurt chain’s first UK store show its potential. Can it do the same in Texas?
The Age
August 29, 2026
Families lost everything when a bushfire hit town. This club helped them heal
The Harcourt Lions have five teams in finals across this weekend. It doesn’t matter if they lose. They’ve already won.
The Age
August 29, 2026
I want to join all the public transport fare evasion, but just can’t deal with the stress
While inspectors are doing their job, fines are disproportionate for the harm caused. Fines have jumped to $314, which is a hefty price to p...
The Age
August 29, 2026
The small holes making big news: An unscientific reckoning on Victoria’s roads
A comparative investigation reveals significant disparities in road maintenance infrastructure between Victoria and New South Wales along th...
The Age
August 29, 2026
‘Do you know that is wrong?’ The question the attorney-general had to ask her son
Rising concerns about misconduct by young men toward women have prompted educational institutions, athletic organizations, and child develop...
The Age
August 29, 2026
Behind the unprecedented campaign for Hird, and Essendon’s response
This was the first time a coaching position had been subject to something resembling a political campaign, even if the candidate’s wares wer...
The Age
August 29, 2026
Deadly bird flu could decimate our wildlife. Experts say we’re doing almost nothing to stop it
Animal groups have warned funding to combat the deadly bird flu is being disproportionately spent on biosecurity, including for commercial c...
The Age
August 29, 2026
Craig Tiley set to lose $4m on sale of luxurious Melbourne house
The former Tennis Australia boss paid $13.1 million for his beachfront house. He’s now asking $8.75 million to part with it.
The Age
August 29, 2026
After The Bachelorette, Brooke Blurton’s sister died. It profoundly impacted her relationship
The reality TV star has been single for a year – and isn’t interested in dating.
The Age
August 29, 2026
The Blues never dreamed of coming this far. The Cats are next in their sights
The faces of Fraser’s Blues, if there are any, are the super-mature young guns Harry Dean and Jagga Smith, both of whom have changed the tea...
The Age
August 29, 2026
Demons v Blues player ratings: From a future Brownlow medallist, to the Dees who ran out of fuel
In front of more than 91,000 fans at the MCG, the Blues stormed back to write another chapter of their 2026 fairytale. Our experts rate ever...
The Age
August 29, 2026
AFL LIVE: Melbourne Demons, Carlton Blues chase fairytale win in wildcard game at MCG
The Demons and Blues have had memorable seasons but only one of them can progress to the elimination final next weekend. Follow along live.
The Age
August 29, 2026
Dozens of Metro Tunnel trains cancelled as industrial action threatens timetables
Workers who conduct maintenance on Victoria’s fleet of High Capacity Metro Trains, which run through the Metro Tunnel, have downed tools, li...
The Age
August 29, 2026
More missing Australians identified as Nepal flood toll rises
Nepal's devastating floods have resulted in an alarming increase in missing Australians, now totaling 41 individuals. This humanitarian cris...
The Age
August 29, 2026
This common medication cuts heart-attack risk in older people
A world-first clinical trial has found cholesterol-lowering medication significantly reduces the risk of a major cardiovascular event in old...
The Age
August 29, 2026