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November 20, 2024
AFL draft 2024 LIVE updates: Countdown on ahead of No.1 pick unveiling; Richmond’s swag of picks
It’s close to two months since the Brisbane Lions famously won the 2024 premiership in convincing style against Sydney. Tonight, however, al...
The Age
November 20, 2024
Senior Liberal headlines event for student visa agents before tanking migration bill
Coalition education spokeswoman Sarah Henderson headlined an event for migration agents and private colleges in the weeks before tanking Lab...
The Age
November 20, 2024
Richmond select Dusty clone Sam Lalor with their first top pick in 20 years
A new era for the Tigers has begun, with the yellow and black to build their future around the 188-centimetre midfielder/forward.
The Age
November 20, 2024
I can’t wait for driverless taxis to come to Australia. Here’s why
They’re becoming more commonplace in the US, and I can’t wait to hail my first driverless cab.
The Age
November 20, 2024
Corolla, Commodore or Falcon? The most popular cars in your postcode
Use our interactive to discover the top 10 car models in your postcode and see the map revealing the numbers across Melbourne.
The Age
November 20, 2024
Ricky Olarenshaw breaks silence on Bali brothel scandal
Ricky Olarenshaw has broken his silence over the Bali brothel scandal involving his estranged wife.
The Age
November 20, 2024
Shepparton crash driver who killed niece and unborn baby walks free
A judge found no court could punish Chrystle Kemp more than she had punished herself, and gave her a community corrections order.
The Age
November 20, 2024
Victoria Racing Club to slash jobs just weeks after bumper Cup carnival
Besieged by debt, the Victoria Racing Club incurs significant expenses to promote and stage the Melbourne Cup carnival, including a Cup tour...
The Age
November 20, 2024
These potholes are so bad that the speed limit has to be dropped
Safety measures have been put in place on almost 500 kilometres of the state’s public roads pending work to fill potholes or fix cracking an...
The Age
November 20, 2024
Hawthorn settle Federal Court case with indigenous players
The Hawks have settled their Federal Court case with Indigenous former players and their families, apologising for their experiences at the...
The Age
November 20, 2024
NBL stars charged but fan investigation continues amid claims of racist abuse
The NBL has charged Montrezl Harrell and Kendric Davis over a fiery altercation with fans, but the league is still investigating members of...
The Age
November 20, 2024
Former celebrity chef Pete Evans to publish cookbook with RFK Jr
The book will be published by Kennedy’s Children’s Health Defence, an organisation known as one of the country’s largest anti-vaccine groups...
The Age
November 20, 2024
The ARIA 2024 red carpet hits a familiar note
In a sea of school formal dresses, Ava Max, Sarah Ellen and Barkaa stood out at the music awards.
The Age
November 20, 2024
Putin’s chilling nuclear threat has one strategic target
Vladimir Putin’s nuclear sabre-rattling is spooking many in the West, but its main purpose may be to shape the approach of the incoming US p...
The Age
November 20, 2024
His grandmother’s song was silenced, but art helped Reko Rennie find his voice
His grandmother’s legacy lies at the heart of many of Kamilaroi artist Reko Rennie’s works, which blend activism with exploration of identit...
The Age
November 20, 2024
An ‘exquisitely beautiful soul’, Isla was more than a face on a flyer
Melburnians came to know Isla Bell through her family’s intense search for her. Now it has ended in tragedy, but they are determined to cham...
The Age
November 20, 2024
‘Worst possible scenario’: Channel Seven forced into commentary shake-up ahead of first Test
Australian Test greats Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer are prioritising their IPL commitments over their commentary roles with Channel Seven...
The Age
November 20, 2024
Gisele Pelicot condemns France’s ‘macho society’ in final remarks at mass rape trial
In her closing statements of a trial that has appalled France, the 72-year-old condemned the “cowardice” of those accused of attacking her.
The Age
November 20, 2024
‘We’re ready’: Kevin Rudd declares he will work well with Donald Trump
In his first public comments since Trump’s election victory, Rudd said he and his fellow diplomats were well-placed to work with the incomin...
The Age
November 20, 2024
Palestinian clerics at odds on wisdom of Hamas attack on Israel
The October 7 cross-border attack was the deadliest in the Palestinian-Israel conflict. Israel’s response has killed almost 44,000 people in...
The Age
November 20, 2024
Swimmer, actor, singer: This unusual triple-threat brings it all to a new lead role
Cody Simpson quit competitive swimming this year and will return to the stage in a role made famous on screen by Marlon Brando.
The Age
November 20, 2024
A perilous path to the 2026 World Cup just got trickier for the Socceroos
Australia’s rollicking 2-2 draw with Bahrain was another surprise result in one of the most bonkers World Cup qualifying groups ever seen.
The Age
November 20, 2024
From bottled lightning to ‘hempcrete’: The Australian innovations that could save the world
From harnessing the power of lightning to make fertiliser to using yeast to make deforestation-free palm oil, these start-ups are helping so...
The Age
November 20, 2024
The promise four-year-old Nathan McSweeney made to his grandad is about to come true
When it comes to Nathan McSweeney’s fan club, there is no more dedicated supporter than his grandfather Terry, who has hardly missed a game...
The Age
November 19, 2024
Two men charged over murder of missing woman Isla Bell
Detectives have found the remains of missing 19-year-old Brunswick woman Isla Bell.
The Age
November 19, 2024
Laos hostel offered Australian teens free shots, hours before they became critically ill
The manager of a Laos backpacker hostel served shots of local vodka to Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, but denies that his drinks made them s...
The Age
November 19, 2024
Musk hosts Trump for SpaceX launch, as misconduct claims swirl over picks
Donald Trump joins Elon Musk to watch a rocket launch as the pair double down on their support for controversial attorney-general nominee Ma...
The Age
November 19, 2024
Calamitous defending and spurned chances: Socceroos player ratings against Bahrain
It was another head-scratching performance from Tony Popovic’s team as the Socceroos try to claw their way into the 2026 World Cup.
The Age
November 19, 2024
Gearhead, farmer, tax protester: Jeremy Clarkson takes to London streets
Farming’s least likely champion opposes a new tax the Labour government says will help restore public services.
The Age
November 19, 2024
Perfectly cast, Wicked is made bigger and better on screen
Director Jon M. Chu has taken a successfully radical approach to the beloved Broadway musical, smoothing out the kinks in the narrative.
The Age
November 19, 2024
What’s it like to be a draft hopeful ahead of the big night?
The AFL draft has finally arrived, and The Age checked in with the three prospects we have followed all year to see how they are feeling ahe...
The Age
November 19, 2024
How we turned an ‘unadaptable’ story into a blockbuster film
After a conversation with my friend more than 20 years ago, The Return is finally in cinemas.
The Age
November 19, 2024
‘Basically impossible’: Housing affordability is the worst on record
High interest rates and rising prices have pushed key measures of housing affordability to their worst levels on record, and experts say rat...
The Age
November 19, 2024
Cash-strapped hospitals crunched by soaring workers’ compensation bills
An analysis of more than 70 annual reports shows health services’ overall WorkCover costs in the last financial year rose 51 per cent.
The Age
November 19, 2024
There’s a big change coming to Australian airports, but it’s not enough
Australia is finally beginning to replace paper incoming passenger cards with a digital version, but there’s still room for improvement at o...
The Age
November 19, 2024
Snacky skewers, wonky forks: The dining trends we loved (and hated) in 2024
Sweet touches such as chocolate with the bill were a delight. But disintegrating sandwiches, edible flowers and mangled cutlery stood out fo...
The Age
November 19, 2024
Ten things we’ll never understand about Spain
It’s one of the world’s best destinations, but some social habits and attitudes can be challenging and might leave you scratching your head.
The Age
November 19, 2024
‘A shadowy affair’: Push for probe to overhaul council elections
The proposed inquiry would look at six different issues threatening to undermine the integrity of local government elections.
The Age
November 19, 2024
Kitchens are cramping apartment living, forcing residents to cook less and shop more
New research into impractical cooking areas in modern apartments has prompted calls for stricter standards to ensure the state government’s...
The Age
November 19, 2024
Private school students’ personal data proves prime target for hackers
Cybercriminals see private schools as increasingly attractive extortion targets and are threatening to publish sensitive data on the dark we...
The Age
November 19, 2024
The Age sweeps Walkley Awards including journalism’s biggest prize, the Gold Walkley
The Age won 10 awards on Tuesday night, including the prestigious Gold Walkley, after scoring 20 nominations – more than any other news orga...
The Age
November 19, 2024
How the CFMEU scandal unfolded
Our reporting in the Building Bad series, now acknowledged with a Gold Walkley, came after work over 18 years by investigative journalists.
The Age
November 19, 2024
Pixie Skase, wife of fugitive businessman, dies in Melbourne
Pixie Skase, the wife of disgraced businessman and fugitive Christopher Skase, has died.
The Age
November 19, 2024
The maps that show the tree-free heat islands in your city
Australia’s two largest capital cities have far too little tree canopy, which leads to increased rates of obesity, depression, anxiety and h...
The Age
November 19, 2024
‘You took it to the next level’: Federer pens an emotional tribute to Nadal
Roger Federer has posted a letter on social media, looking back at his long rivalry with the retiring Spaniard.
The Age
November 19, 2024
‘Mr Putin could end this conflict today’: Albanese makes case for peace at summit without solutions
Leaders from the world’s biggest economies have split on how to end conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, highlighting the deep divisions at the G2...
The Age
November 19, 2024
Reece sworn in as lord mayor amid doubt over multimillion-dollar campaign promises
Nick Reece’s priorities are safety and cleanliness, but questions remain about how he can fulfil other promises given the council’s struggli...
The Age
November 19, 2024
Cbus board appointments prompts tough talk from APRA
The regulator has raised doubts over whether Cbus has completed the necessary processes under its licence conditions, after the fund said th...
The Age
November 19, 2024
Flirting with disaster: Labuschagne’s fight to end his batting decline
Australia’s number three Marnus Labuschagne has resolved to mend his flirty ways outside off stump as he seeks a turnaround at home against...
The Age
November 19, 2024