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Bradley’s school years were the best of his life. For his twin, James, they were ‘hell’**
James Elliot-Watson was an obvious candidate for school prefect – his teachers all told him so. Then, one lunchtime, he told a member of staff he was struggling with his sexuality. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne Theatre Company chair departs by granting generous donation
In a time of uncertainty for the arts, MTC’s outgoing chair is leaving a parting gift to help shore up the future of theatre. ⌘ Read more
The expert case for the government to go beyond stage 3 tax cuts
The stage 3 tax cuts start on July 1, but experts say Treasurer Jim Chalmers should go further to protect workers from bracket creep. ⌘ Read more
Virus volunteers to help Melbourne’s new human trials clinic prepare for the next pandemic
The flu, malaria and even gonorrhoea will be studied to help the first lab in the southern hemisphere stay one step ahead of the prime candidate for the next pandemic. ⌘ Read more
The energy sector is having its Uber moment
Octopus Energy wants to give the global electricity market its Uber moment, as renewable energy erodes the traditional relationships between power companies, their customers and the grid. ⌘ Read more
The incredible city home to three of Spain’s biggest icons
Jerez de la Frontera, with only 200,000 inhabitants, is home to three Spanish icons – flamenco, sherry, and the Carthusian breed of Andalusian horses. ⌘ Read more
Investors eager to power Australia’s switch to renewables, not nuclear
Major investors are increasingly willing to plough their billions of dollars into Australian renewable energy, but have little desire to go nuclear. ⌘ Read more
‘More like a bowl of lollies’: A dietitian ranks 10 popular breakfast cereals
Can that bowl of cereal be a good choice nutritionally? How do you choose a good one, and what is the best way to enjoy it? ⌘ Read more
This fancy new spin on bottleshops has landed in Sydney. Can they beat the wine giants?**
A former Merivale sommelier has opened Hunters Hill Wine Room, a new type of venue that blurs the lines between tasting room and bottleshop. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Monday, March 25
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
‘One of the biggest shots in NBL history’: Miracle shot has Jackies on verge of title
Jack McVeigh’s wonder shot has stunned Melbourne United and put Tasmania JackJumpers up 2-1 in the NBL grand final series. One more win gives them the title. ⌘ Read more
Greens’ supermarket-busting bill labelled ‘extreme’ by business, but has Liberal backer
The proposed powers – which are also backed by the Nationals – could be used to force Woolworths and Coles to sell assets if the supermarkets grow too big. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, March 25, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
The latest illustrations from artist Matt Davidson
A selection of his best work. ⌘ Read more
The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding
Illustrations by the artist from The Age. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, March 25, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
‘Nothing’s ruled out yet’: Taranto has faith in Tigers despite loss to Power
Follow along for all the live action as the Western Bulldogs hunt their first win against a rampaging Gold Coast in Ballarat and Richmond face Port Adelaide at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
Missile violates Polish airspace as Russia pounds Ukraine
Russia has violated Poland’s airspace for the third time since President Vladimir Putin launched his country’s invasion of Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
Screamer lands Shield title for WA
Joel Paris' extraordinary catch sealed a phenomenal victory for Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
Samantha Selinger-Morris and Nick McKenzie discuss the impact of naming Zhao Fugang
Investigative reporter Nick McKenzie discusses the businessman at the top of Australia’s intelligence hit list. ⌘ Read more
Residents in Western Australia on bushfire alert
At least one home has been destroyed in a bushfire in Western Australia, with authorities treating the blaze as suspicious. ⌘ Read more
Investigative reporter Nick McKenzie discusses the businessman at the top of Australia’s intelligence hit list
Investigative reporter Nick McKenzie discusses the businessman at the top of Australia’s intelligence hit list. ⌘ Read more
‘The older guys are on notice’: Daniel backs Bulldogs’ selection calls
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge admits he’s made some difficult selection decisions in his bid to reward pre-season form, and one of the veterans who has been affected has backed the approach. ⌘ Read more
Investigative reporter Nick McKenzie discusses the businessman at the top of Australia’s intelligence hit list
Investigative reporter Nick McKenzie discusses the businessman at the top of Australia’s intelligence hit list ⌘ Read more
Elegant rabbits at dawn
As we hop to the cenotaph. ⌘ Read more
AFL LIVE updates: ‘Nothing’s ruled out yet’: Taranto has faith in Tigers despite loss to Power
Follow along for all the live action as the Western Bulldogs hunt their first win against a rampaging Gold Coast in Ballarat and Richmond face Port Adelaide at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
‘Priority target’: The businessman at the top of Australia’s intelligence hit list
The suspect’s identification by intelligence agencies raises big questions for one of Australia’s neighbours and about China’s attempts to wield influence in the Pacific. ⌘ Read more
Knights enforcer on report after scary fall
Ryan Papenhuyzen's attempt at a catch looked spectacular but it could've easily gone worse. ⌘ Read more
Team orders and a mistake: The calls that cost pragmatic Piastri a podium in Melbourne
McLaren ordered its drivers to swap positions on lap 28, and the Australian gave himself a slap on the wrist for a clumsy turn. ⌘ Read more
NRL Highlights: Knights v Storm - Round 3
Newcastle Knights host Melbourne Storm in Round 3 of the 2024 NRL Premiership at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle. ⌘ Read more
Family reveal horror of NYE home invasion
A family that fell victim to a violent New Year’s Eve home invasion have broken their silence. ⌘ Read more
Many voices on power sources, present and future
Nuclear, gas, hydrogen, or burning wood for heating: readers discuss these power sources in a warming world. ⌘ Read more
Told to give way, Oscar refuses to grouch as podium curse continues
Hometown boy Oscar Piastri was driving towards a podium finish – until his McLaren bosses ordered him to give way to teammate Lando Norris. ⌘ Read more
As it happened Grand Prix Melbourne 2024: Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz triumphant amid high-drama
Join us for live coverage of the 2024 Formula 1 race from Melbourne’s inner-city Albert Park circuit. World champion Max Verstappen was hot favourite, but his race finished early. ⌘ Read more
Qld’s biggest high school hires extra staff as enrolments exceed 4000
The school, which has an official enrolment capacity of 3444 students, has grown by 8 per cent in two years. ⌘ Read more
A heritage pub, a height limit and housing: Blue looms over Breakfast Creek
The Brisbane pub’s owners say an 18-storey apartment block being considered for a neighbouring site could put the historic watering hole’s future at risk. ⌘ Read more
As it happened Grand Prix Melbourne 2024: Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz triumphant amid high-drama
Join us for live coverage of the 2024 Formula 1 race from Melbourne’s inner-city Albert Park circuit. World champion Max Verstappen was hot favourite, but his race finished early. ⌘ Read more
Tigers singing a new song, but off the field the classics never die
Just hours before one of the Tigers’ most famous wins in what has been a barren run, the joint venture was reminded that drama is never far away. ⌘ Read more
Eels honour brother of Reagan Campbell-Gillard in milestone match
The Sea Eagles have tasted defeat for the first time this season after coming out on the wrong end of a 28-24 Sunday afternoon epic. ⌘ Read more
Grand Prix Melbourne 2024 LIVE updates: Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz triumphant amid high-drama
Join us for live coverage of the 2024 Formula 1 race from Melbourne’s inner-city Albert Park circuit. World champion Max Verstappen was hot favourite, but his race finished early. ⌘ Read more
Concerns for white whale Migaloo
There are concerns for the wellbeing of Migaloo with a new report claiming he may have gone for good. ⌘ Read more
Grand Prix Melbourne 2024 LIVE updates: Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz triumphant amid high-drama
Join us for live coverage of the 2024 Formula 1 race from Melbourne’s inner-city Albert Park circuit. World champion Max Verstappen was hot favourite, but his race finished early. ⌘ Read more
2024 Australian Grand Prix in pictures
Photos from the 2024 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne by photographers Eddie Jim and Joe Armao. ⌘ Read more
As it happened: Eels honour brother of Reagan Campbell-Gillard in milestone match
The Sea Eagles have tasted defeat for the first time this season after coming out on the wrong end of a 28-24 Sunday afternoon epic. ⌘ Read more
A toast to a remarkable reservoir, 170 years since Melbourne slurped the ‘Yarra soup’**
Dressed in Victorian-era garb and twirling parasols, fans of clean water and history gathered on Sunday to celebrate the anniversary of Yan Yean, Melbourne’s first man-made reservoir. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne elite petrol heads out in force
The famous were out and about at the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix - including Australia’s most unobtrusive billionaire. ⌘ Read more
Calls for social housing to be built on prized plot of land in the middle of Kew
The former VicRoads headquarters next to Xavier College sits unused, but the government has been silent on the site’s future. ⌘ Read more
As it happened: Eels give Manly first loss of season after spiteful finale
The Sea Eagles have tasted defeat for the first time this season after coming out on the wrong end of a 28-24 Sunday afternoon epic. ⌘ Read more
Grand Prix Melbourne 2024 LIVE updates: Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz triumphant amid high-drama
Join us for live coverage of the 2024 Formula 1 race from Melbourne’s inner-city Albert Park circuit. World champion Max Verstappen was hot favourite, but his race finished early. ⌘ Read more
Vapes, illegal tobacco products seized
Hundreds of thousands of vapes have been wiped off Queensland streets as part of a major crackdown. ⌘ Read more
Gagai makes light work of defenders
Dane Gagai managed to bulldoze over the Storm's stars to score first at Newcastle. ⌘ Read more
AFL live updates: Power surge late to outrun spirited Tigers
Follow along for all the live action as the Western Bulldogs hunt their first win against a rampaging Gold Coast in Ballarat and Richmond face Port Adelaide at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
Woman attacked with machete in home invasion
An Adelaide woman was slashed with a machete during a vicious home invasion in the early hours of the morning. ⌘ Read more
Grand Prix Melbourne 2024 LIVE updates: Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz triumphant amid high-drama
Join us for live coverage of the 2024 Formula 1 race from Melbourne’s inner-city Albert Park circuit. World champion Max Verstappen was hot favourite, but his race finished early. ⌘ Read more
Planning a theme park holiday for your family? Get ready for the Hunger Games
They’re supposed to be the most to be the happiest places on earth. But expensive VIP passes and hours-long wait times are taking the shine off theme parks. ⌘ Read more
Libs heading for defeat in South Australia
The Liberal Party is heading for a historic defeat in the Dunstan byelection. ⌘ Read more
AFL live updates: Power surge late to outrun spirited Tigers
Follow along for all the live action as the Western Bulldogs hunt their first win against a rampaging Gold Coast in Ballarat and Richmond face Port Adelaide at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
Sainz recovers from emergency surgery to win Australian Grand Prix on red-letter day for Ferrari
Carlos Sainz won a dramatic Australian Grand Prix after champion rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton had to bow out in the early laps with car troubles. ⌘ Read more
Grand Prix Melbourne 2024 LIVE updates: Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz triumphant amid high-drama
Join us for live coverage of the 2024 Formula 1 race from Melbourne’s inner-city Albert Park circuit. World champion Max Verstappen was hot favourite, but his race finished early. ⌘ Read more
Mother’s plea over daughter’s killer
Celeste Manno’s mother has made an emotional plea on the steps of parliament over the sentence handed to her daughter's killer. ⌘ Read more
Grand Prix Melbourne 2024 LIVE updates: Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz triumphant amid high-drama
Join us for live coverage of the 2024 Formula 1 race from Melbourne’s inner-city Albert Park circuit. World champion Max Verstappen was hot favourite, but his race finished early. ⌘ Read more
Revealed: The first NRL team on the plane to Las Vegas in 2025
The governing body has held high-level discussions with the Penrith Panthers, who are all but guaranteed to head to the United States for the season-opener in 2025. ⌘ Read more
AFL live updates: Power surge against spirited Tigers in tense final quarter
Follow along for all the live action as the Western Bulldogs hunt their first win against a rampaging Gold Coast in Ballarat and Richmond face Port Adelaide at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
Housing crisis could get worse
Australia is in the midst of a housing crisis and it could be about to get worse, with new data revealing we don't have enough tradies to meet building targets. ⌘ Read more
Moscow terror attack death toll passes 130
Vladimir Putin says the gunmen responsible for a terrorist attack in Moscow have been arrested, as the death toll from the mass shooting rose. ⌘ Read more
Arrest after Sydney party stabbing
A house party at an Upper North Shore home in Sydney has come to a violent end as the host and a guest were allegedly stabbed. ⌘ Read more
Cancer takes Plympton, a sailor who navigated St Kilda through troubled waters
Andrew Plympton was a long-serving president of the St Kilda Football Club in the 1990s, a president of Yachting Australia and later served on the Australian Olympic Committee. ⌘ Read more
Kate and William thank public for response to cancer diagnosis
The Prince and Princess of Wales say they're "extremely moved" by the public's "warmth and kindness" following Kate's revelation she's receiving cancer treatment. ⌘ Read more
As it happened: Eels give Manly first loss of season after spiteful finale
The Sea Eagles have tasted defeat for the first time this season after coming out on the wrong end of a 28-24 Sunday afternoon epic. ⌘ Read more
AFL live updates: Power surge against spirited Tigers in tense final quarter
Follow along for all the live action as the Western Bulldogs hunt their first win against a rampaging Gold Coast in Ballarat and Richmond face Port Adelaide at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
Sainz recovers from emergency surgery to win Australian Grand Prix on red letter day for Ferrari
Carlos Sainz won a dramatic Australian Grand Prix after champion rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton had to bow out in the early laps with car troubles. ⌘ Read more
AFL live updates: Power surge against spirited Tigers in tense final quarter
Follow along for all the live action as the Western Bulldogs hunt their first win against a rampaging Gold Coast in Ballarat and Richmond face Port Adelaide at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
Four Points: A random outbreak of honesty in the AFL, and why the Dons need defence not aggro
Craig McRae, Ross Lyon, Brad Scott and Tom Papley embraced the rarest of football qualities in round two: candour. ⌘ Read more
NRL Highlights: Eels v Sea Eagles - Round 3
Parramatta Eels take on the Manly Sea Eagles in Round 3 of the 2024 NRL Premiership at CommBank Stadium, Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Grand Prix Melbourne 2024 LIVE updates: Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz triumphant amid high-drama
Join us for live coverage of the 2024 Formula 1 race from Melbourne’s inner-city Albert Park circuit. World champion Max Verstappen was hot favourite, but his race finished early. ⌘ Read more
Grand Prix Melbourne 2024 LIVE updates: Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz triumphant amid high-drama
Join us for live coverage of the 2024 Formula 1 race from Melbourne’s inner-city Albert Park circuit. World champion Max Verstappen was hot favourite, but his race finished early. ⌘ Read more
AFL live updates: Power surge against spirited Tigers in tense final quarter
Follow along for all the live action as the Western Bulldogs hunt their first win against a rampaging Gold Coast in Ballarat and Richmond face Port Adelaide at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
AFL live updates: Bomber sent straight to tribunal for high bump on Swan; Power surge but Tigers fight back at MCG
Follow along for all the live action as the Western Bulldogs hunt their first win against a rampaging Gold Coast in Ballarat and Richmond face Port Adelaide at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
NRL round 3 LIVE: Can Parramatta down the high-flying Sea Eagles?**
Here we go again, it’s Manly and Parra. Join us for all the live action as the Eels host the Sea Eagles at CommBank Stadium at 4pm. ⌘ Read more
Manly prop binned after melee
Josh Aloiai was sent to the sin-bin following a melee in the dying stages against the Eels. ⌘ Read more
NRL round 3 LIVE: Can Parramatta down the high-flying Sea Eagles?**
Here we go again, it’s Manly and Parra. Join us for all the live action as the Eels host the Sea Eagles at CommBank Stadium at 4pm. ⌘ Read more
AFL live updates: Bomber sent straight to tribunal for high bump on Swan; Power surge but Tigers fight back at MCG
Follow along for all the live action as the Western Bulldogs hunt their first win against a rampaging Gold Coast in Ballarat and Richmond face Port Adelaide at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
NRL round 3 LIVE: Can Parramatta down the high-flying Sea Eagles?**
Here we go again, it’s Manly and Parra. Join us for all the live action as the Eels host the Sea Eagles at CommBank Stadium at 4pm. ⌘ Read more
AFL live updates: Bomber sent straight to tribunal for high bump on Swan; Power surge but Tigers fight back at MCG
Follow along for all the live action as the Western Bulldogs hunt their first win against a rampaging Gold Coast in Ballarat and Richmond face Port Adelaide at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
Infrastructure giant Macquarie plots Heathrow Airport swoop
Australian investment house Macquarie is assembling the firepower to buy out several of Heathrow’s existing backers. ⌘ Read more
Grand Prix Melbourne 2024 LIVE updates: Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz triumphant amid high-drama
Join us for live coverage of the 2024 Formula 1 race from Melbourne’s inner-city Albert Park circuit. World champion Max Verstappen was hot favourite, but his race finished early. ⌘ Read more
NRL round 3 LIVE: Can Parramatta down the high-flying Sea Eagles?**
Here we go again, it’s Manly and Parra. Join us for all the live action as the Eels host the Sea Eagles at CommBank Stadium at 4pm. ⌘ Read more
'Come off it': Legends fire up at controversial call
Phil Gould and Andrew Johns were left shocked after an obstruction decision from the Bunker. ⌘ Read more
Wright sent straight to tribunal as Swans star questions Dons’ aggression
Essendon’s Peter Wright has been sent straight to the tribunal and will likely face a three to four week suspension for the incident that left Sydney’s Harry Cunningham concussed and unable to take further part in Saturday night’s game. ⌘ Read more
NRL round 3 LIVE: Can Parramatta down the high-flying Sea Eagles?**
Here we go again, it’s Manly and Parra. Join us for all the live action as the Eels host the Sea Eagles at CommBank Stadium at 4pm. ⌘ Read more
Grand Prix Melbourne 2024 LIVE updates: Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz triumphant amid high-drama
Join us for live coverage of the 2024 Formula 1 race from Melbourne’s inner-city Albert Park circuit. World champion Max Verstappen was hot favourite, but his race finished early. ⌘ Read more
Grand Prix Melbourne 2024 LIVE updates: Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz triumphant amid high-drama
Join us for live coverage of the 2024 Formula 1 race from Melbourne’s inner-city Albert Park circuit. World champion Max Verstappen was hot favourite, but his race finished early. ⌘ Read more
Multimillion-dollar baby: How Winx’s near-death scare led to the world’s most sought-after filly
Winx smashed records aplenty as a champion racehorse, and now her firstborn foal is set to follow suit when she goes under the hammer over Easter. ⌘ Read more
NRL round 3 LIVE: Can Parramatta down the high-flying Sea Eagles?**
Here we go again, it’s Manly and Parra. Join us for all the live action as the Eels host the Sea Eagles at CommBank Stadium at 4pm. ⌘ Read more
Grand Prix Melbourne 2024 LIVE updates: Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz triumphant amid high-drama
Join us for live coverage of the 2024 Formula 1 race from Melbourne’s inner-city Albert Park circuit. World champion Max Verstappen was hot favourite, but his race finished early. ⌘ Read more
AFL live updates: Bomber sent straight to tribunal for high bump on Swan; Power fight back against Tigers at MCG
Follow along for all the live action as the Western Bulldogs hunt their first win against a rampaging Gold Coast in Ballarat and Richmond face Port Adelaide at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
NRL round 3 LIVE: Can Parramatta down the high-flying Sea Eagles?**
Here we go again, it’s Manly and Parra. Join us for all the live action as the Eels host the Sea Eagles at CommBank Stadium at 4pm. ⌘ Read more
AFL live updates: Bomber sent straight to tribunal for high bump on Swan; Power fight back against Tigers at MCG
Follow along for all the live action as the Western Bulldogs hunt their first win against a rampaging Gold Coast in Ballarat and Richmond face Port Adelaide at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
Grand Prix Melbourne 2024 LIVE updates: Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz triumphant amid high-drama
Join us for live coverage of the 2024 Formula 1 race from Melbourne’s inner-city Albert Park circuit. World champion Max Verstappen was hot favourite, but his race finished early. ⌘ Read more
NRL round 3 LIVE: Can Parramatta down the high-flying Sea Eagles?**
Here we go again, it’s Manly and Parra. Join us for all the live action as the Eels host the Sea Eagles at CommBank Stadium at 4pm. ⌘ Read more