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Why two ‘dead rubbers’ in June could shape Socceroos’ 2026 World Cup hopes
Australia has reached the next round of qualifying with two games to spare – but with precious FIFA ranking points on offer, that is not to say they are meaningless fixtures. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Youth curfew announced in Alice Springs amid widespread crime; Labor’s deportation bill blocked by Greens, Coalition
Labor rams through detention legislation to head off more High Court challenges, UK judges have deferred Julian Assange’s extradition appeal and Greens threaten fuel rules over gas project push. ⌘ Read more
Freddy and The Eighth's Tips - Round 4
Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns reveal their tips and predictions for Round 4 of the 2024 NRL Premiership season. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: UK judges defer Julian Assange extradition ruling; Labor rams through latest High Court fix
Labor rams through detention legislation to head off more High Court challenges, UK judges have deferred Julian Assange’s extradition appeal and Greens threaten fuel rules over gas project push. ⌘ Read more
Albanese promised a better way. On borders, he’s doing it Howard’s way
This was a humiliation for a government that wants to project a sense of command and control. Facing political pressure on borders, Labor threw good process overboard. ⌘ Read more
New balls please! Sinner makes amusing groin gaffe
Jannik Sinner couldn't hold back his smile after he accidently sent a ball into the groin of his physio. ⌘ Read more
Chinese in Pakistan told to stay alert after six killed in suicide bombing
It is the third major attack on Chinese interests in the South Asian country in a week. ⌘ Read more
Minister's heated press conference
Shouting, unanswered questions and a quick exit were some of the features of a chaotic press conference held by Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil after the government failed to pass its deportation bill. ⌘ Read more
How to fix the ageing crisis? Follow Australia, says world’s most influential investor
“As a society, we focus a tremendous amount of energy on helping people live longer lives. But not even a fraction of that effort is spent helping people afford those extra years,” says Blackrock founder Larry Fink. ⌘ Read more
New balls please! Sinner makes amusing groin gaffe
Jannik Sinner couldn't hold back his smile after he accidently sent a ball into the groin of his physio. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: UK judges defer Julian Assange extradition ruling; Labor rams through latest High Court fix
Labor rams through detention legislation to head off more High Court challenges, UK judges have deferred Julian Assange’s extradition appeal and Greens threaten fuel rules over gas project push. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: UK judges defer Julian Assange extradition ruling; Labor rams through latest High Court fix
Labor rams through detention legislation to head off more High Court challenges, UK judges have deferred Julian Assange’s extradition appeal and Greens threaten fuel rules over gas project push. ⌘ Read more
Rebel Wilson’s book delayed amid row with Sacha Baron Cohen
Publication of the Australian star’s memoir has been pushed back after the Borat actor denied her claims he was an “a--hole”. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: UK judges defer Julian Assange extradition ruling; Labor rams through latest High Court fix
Labor rams through detention legislation to head off more High Court challenges, UK judges have deferred Julian Assange’s extradition appeal and Greens threaten fuel rules over gas project push. ⌘ Read more
Families warned of possible asbestos find on Melbourne school oval
A recent contamination outbreak in NSW and Queensland prompted Victoria’s Environment Protection Authority to initiate a series of inspections. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: UK judges defer Julian Assange extradition ruling; Labor rams through latest High Court fix
Labor rams through detention legislation to head off more High Court challenges, UK judges have deferred Julian Assange’s extradition appeal and Greens threaten fuel rules over gas project push. ⌘ Read more
Lincoln hits high-grade graphite ahead of SA resource upgrade
Lincoln Minerals has recorded high-grade assays at its Kookaburra Gully deposit in SA including a 3m hit at 30.5 per cent total graphitic content from 80m. ⌘ Read more
Five gigs you shouldn’t miss in April
This month’s must-see list includes some gentle folk, ’90s anthems, the next generation of pub rock, blockbuster R&B and an Australian icon who’s ageing like fine wine. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: UK judges defer Julian Assange extradition ruling; Labor rams through latest High Court fix
Labor rams through detention legislation to head off more High Court challenges, UK judges have deferred Julian Assange’s extradition appeal and Greens threaten fuel rules over gas project push. ⌘ Read more
Accountant to the stars jailed for swindling $2.1m from performers, venues
A Melbourne accountant who acted for performers including Gotye and Angus and Julia Stone, and a string of Melbourne hospitality venues has been jailed for almost four years. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: UK judges defer Julian Assange extradition ruling; Labor rams through latest High Court fix
Labor rams through detention legislation to head off more High Court challenges, UK judges have deferred Julian Assange’s extradition appeal and Greens threaten fuel rules over gas project push. ⌘ Read more
‘Nothing prepared me’: These rare, ‘wretched beauties’ will break your heart
Animals Asia grants limited access to visitors who want to help bring a species back from the brink of extinction while ending bear bile farming in Vietnam. ⌘ Read more
Telstra lifts lid on ‘unacceptable’ triple-zero outage
CEO Vicki Brady says basic errors were behind the outage that left more than 100 Australians unable to contact triple zero, including one man who passed away. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: UK judges defer Julian Assange extradition ruling; Labor rams through latest High Court fix
Labor rams through detention legislation to head off more High Court challenges, UK judges have deferred Julian Assange’s extradition appeal and Greens threaten fuel rules over gas project push. ⌘ Read more
SVG penalised after last-lap battle
Shane van Gisbergen finished second on the road after a gripping last-lap battle in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race in Austin, before he was handed a 30-second post-race penalty for cutting two corners. ⌘ Read more
Julian Assange’s legal drama continues after UK judges defer ruling on extradition appeal
Two High Court judges said on Tuesday that they would grant the Australian-born Assange a new appeal unless Washington authorities gave further assurances about what will happen to him. ⌘ Read more
North Korea censors trousers of British celebrity gardener
The jeans of Alan Titchmarsh were blurred by North Korean state TV when it aired his programme. ⌘ Read more
Homes underwater in Mooroopna
Rick Maloney's home in Mooroopna, Victoria was flooded in October 2022. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: UK judges defer Julian Assange extradition ruling; Labor rams through latest High Court fix
Labor rams through detention legislation to head off more High Court challenges, UK judges have deferred Julian Assange’s extradition appeal and Greens threaten fuel rules over gas project push. ⌘ Read more
A revelation has announced Isaiya as the future. Where to for Milford?**
A rising star has weighed in on his destiny, and his teammate’s possible comeback from the crossroads. ⌘ Read more
‘I’ve been called a whore by a GP’: Calls to repeal mandatory sex worker health testing
Queensland sex worker Eva says doctors can be ‘patronising and really offensive’, making it difficult to comply with laws that mandate she and her colleagues have regular health tests. ⌘ Read more
Iconic outdoor music festival Splendour in the Grass cancelled
The festival, which featured Kylie Minogue as a headliner, has been cancelled just two weeks after tickets went on sale. ⌘ Read more
O’Neil ducks questions after Senate blocks deportation bill
Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil has accused the opposition of playing politics but repeatedly dodged questions about the urgency of the bill during a heated press conference on Wednesday. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: UK judges defer Julian Assange extradition ruling; Labor rams through latest High Court fix
Labor rams through detention legislation to head off more High Court challenges, UK judges have deferred Julian Assange’s extradition appeal and Greens threaten fuel rules over gas project push. ⌘ Read more
Oliver in injury scare at Demons training
Clayton Oliver left training early and has been sent for scans on a hand injury as Simon Goodwin said Jake Lever would play against Port this week. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: UK judges defer Julian Assange extradition ruling; Labor rams through latest High Court fix
Labor rams through detention legislation to head off more High Court challenges, UK judges have deferred Julian Assange’s extradition appeal and Greens threaten fuel rules over gas project push. ⌘ Read more
Iconic outdoor music festival Splendour in the Grass cancelled
The festival, which featured Kylie Minogue as a headliner, has been cancelled just two weeks after tickets went on sale. ⌘ Read more
ASX edges up after Wall Street slides; Trump Media soars
The Australian sharemarket has managed to stay in the green despite a lacklustre lead from Wall Street, which slipped from record highs. ⌘ Read more
The Good Food guide to eating and drinking in Rutherglen and Victoria’s northeast
Talented producers are adding lustre to this charming high country gold rush town and its surrounds. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: UK judges defer Julian Assange extradition ruling; Labor rams through latest High Court fix
Labor rams through detention legislation to head off more High Court challenges, UK judges have deferred Julian Assange’s extradition appeal and Greens threaten fuel rules over gas project push. ⌘ Read more
The strain on the faces of mums and teachers shows, but they hold it together for the preschoolers
The hidden toll of the war on Ukraine’s children is clear as air raid sirens fail to deter the 15 or so girls and boys in a basement classroom. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: UK judges defer Julian Assange extradition ruling; Labor rams through latest High Court fix
Labor rams through detention legislation to head off more High Court challenges, UK judges have deferred Julian Assange’s extradition appeal and Greens threaten fuel rules over gas project push. ⌘ Read more
Iconic outdoor music festival Splendour in the Grass cancelled
The music festival will not go ahead this July. ⌘ Read more
McKeon shows off Paris 2024 swimming outfit
Swimming champion Emma McKeon showing off the Australian swimming kit for Paris 2024. ⌘ Read more
Showbags are expensive and full of rubbish - but they’ll stand the test of time
There are few other things I can think of that have endured without alteration. ⌘ Read more
Olive the regulars love French favourite Tapenade − and it’s easy to see why
The owners of this cafe and restaurant, in the base of a shiny apartment block on a busy road, have endeared themselves to locals. ⌘ Read more
‘Imperative’ that players at risk of match-day positives are removed by club doctors: AFL
The AFL has admitted it empowers club doctors to remove players from matches if they are at risk of testing positive for illicit drugs on match day, after Melbourne were accused of conducting off-the-books drug tests on their players. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: UK judges defer Julian Assange extradition ruling; Labor rams through latest High Court fix
Labor rams through detention legislation to head off more High Court challenges, UK judges have deferred Julian Assange’s extradition appeal and Greens threaten fuel rules over gas project push. ⌘ Read more
He was playing the ‘wrong’ instrument – but nailed the concert anyway
Listeners were dazzled with the dizzying accuracy of Vikingur Olafsson’s fast hand-crossing, which was made far more perilous on a modern piano. ⌘ Read more
Baltimore bridge collapse LIVE updates: Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses after being hit by cargo ship; multiple people presumed dead
A cargo ship has collided with a major bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, sending a large section of the three-kilometre structure into the water. A major rescue operation is now under way. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: UK judges defer Julian Assange extradition ruling; Labor rams through latest High Court fix
Labor rams through detention legislation to head off more High Court challenges, UK judges have deferred Julian Assange’s extradition appeal and Greens threaten fuel rules over gas project push. ⌘ Read more
After 1300 days between wins, luckless Ashrun ready to crown fairytale return
Four years on from his first appearance in Australia, Ashrun will look for a remarkable victory in the Tancred Stakes after recovering from tendon injuries. ⌘ Read more
His ’70s stand-up was so good it inspired Jerry Seinfeld: How Steve Martin became a comedy legend
Morgan Neville’s two-part series traces Steve Martin’s career from 1970s stand-up to his recent collaborations with Martin Short and the popular Only Murders in the Building. ⌘ Read more
The Baltimore disaster shocked Sydney. Could we see a similar tragedy here?**
The demands of bigger, more powerful vehicles are putting stress on ageing bridges and part of the reason the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, experts say. ⌘ Read more
North Korea censors trousers of British celebrity gardener
The jeans of Alan Titchmarsh were blurred by North Korean state TV when it aired his programme. ⌘ Read more
UK court throws legal lifeline to WikiLeaks Julian Assange
A British court has ruled that Julian Assange can't immediately be extradited to the US on espionage charges. ⌘ Read more
Sean ‘Diddy' Combs claims he's the victim of a 'witch hunt'
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has released a statement saying there was "a gross overuse of military-level force" in an ongoing sex-trafficking investigation. ⌘ Read more
Around the clubs: Tricolours struck by injury as Smith undergoes foot surgery
Roosters centre Billy Smith is the latest big name in the NRL’s casualty ward and may need a few months to recover from a cartilage injury. ⌘ Read more
The Good Food guide to eating and drinking in Newcastle
All you need to know for a weekend of long lunches, cold beer and cocktails in the Steel City. ⌘ Read more
China’s risky bet on its economy could lead to another bust
The implosion of its property sector forced China into a major pivot to boost its economy. It needs help from the rest of the world for it to work. ⌘ Read more
Some tech giants claim as little as 5 per cent of their earnings are taxable
Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft earn billions of dollars a year in Australia, and Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones said he expects multinationals to “pay their fair share” of corporate income tax. ⌘ Read more
Man charged after gel blaster pistol left on Sydney train
The arrest comes five days after Sydney passengers were shocked when the replica gun was found on a seat during the morning peak. ⌘ Read more
British Museum sues former guardian of treasures accused of selling them on eBay
A veteran of the institution, Dr Peter Higgs oversaw the Greek and Roman department when colleagues noticed missing items turning up for sale online. ⌘ Read more
Mack Horton spruiks 'awesome' Paris 2024 uniform
Retired Australian swimming champion Mack Horton is impressed with the uniform designed for Olympic water polo athletes. ⌘ Read more
Education has become Game of Thrones, and we the faithful are cast beyond the wall
We’ve become the Wildlings of education. All we pray for is the opportunity to educate, to freely associate, and to serve where our help is accepted. ⌘ Read more
Sole destroying - When foot surgery goes wrong
Patients and experts are calling for an end to special rules that allow podiatric surgeons to conduct invasive operations without a medical degree. ⌘ Read more
Search for survivors continues after Baltimore bridge collapse
Six people unaccounted for following collapse of major US bridge. ⌘ Read more
Greens, Coalition team up to block Labor’s deportation bill
The opposition joined the crossbench party in raising humanitarian concerns over aspects of the bill after Home Affairs officials nor a government minister facing a committee hearing on Tuesday night were able to explain the urgency of the laws. ⌘ Read more
Geyer's emotional reaction to son's Panthers debut
Penrith legend Mark Geyer became emotional when learning of son Maverick's looming Panthers debut. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: UK judges defer Julian Assange extradition ruling; Labor rams through latest High Court fix
Labor rams through detention legislation to head off more High Court challenges, UK judges have deferred Julian Assange’s extradition appeal and Greens threaten fuel rules over gas project push. ⌘ Read more
‘Fake an injury’: Goodwin had ‘no idea’ about doctor’s claims the AFL ran off-the-books drug tests
Melbourne has been accused of conducting off-the-books drug tests on its players in a bid to avoid them testing positive to illicit substances on match days. ⌘ Read more
Baltimore bridge collapse LIVE updates: Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses after being hit by cargo ship; multiple people presumed dead
A cargo ship has collided with a major bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, sending a large section of the three-kilometre structure into the water. A major rescue operation is now under way. ⌘ Read more
‘Warped and utterly abhorrent’: Wannabe serial killer jailed for 39 years
Kevin James Pettiford, who described himself as evil and “the Hand of Death”, had expressed a desire to become Australia’s most prolific serial killer. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: UK judges defer Julian Assange extradition ruling; Labor rams through latest High Court fix
Labor rams through detention legislation to head off more High Court challenges, UK judges have deferred Julian Assange’s extradition appeal and Greens threaten fuel rules over gas project push. ⌘ Read more
Building commissioner takes control of defective Sydney apartments
David Chandler is personally overseeing undertakings to repair serious damage to a concrete slab in the buildings’ basement. Plus, check out where defect notices have been issued across Sydney with our interactive map. ⌘ Read more
Victoria sees her new hands for the first time
Victoria becomes emotional as anaplastologist Allison Vest unveils her prosthetic hands on Body Parts on 9Now. ⌘ Read more
Victoria explains how she lost both of her hands to sepsis
Anaplastologist Allison Vest helps a mother who lost both her hands to sepsis on Body Parts on 9Now. ⌘ Read more
Rugby’s million-dollar contract conundrum over Taniela Tupou
Rugby Australia could have a fight on its hands trying to keep Melbourne Rebels star Taniela Tupou on its books. ⌘ Read more
Baltimore bridge collapse LIVE updates: Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses after being hit by cargo ship; multiple people presumed dead
A cargo ship has collided with a major bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, sending a large section of the three-kilometre structure into the water. A major rescue operation is now under way. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: UK judges defer Julian Assange extradition ruling; Labor rams through latest High Court fix
Labor rams through detention legislation to head off more High Court challenges, UK judges have deferred Julian Assange’s extradition appeal and Greens threaten fuel rules over gas project push. ⌘ Read more
Search suspended for missing after Baltimore bridge collapse
The decision to suspend the search was announced 18 hours after the collision took place,  leaving residents in shock. ⌘ Read more
The Age photos of the week, March 22, 2024
The week in photos from our award-winning staff photographers and regular contributing photographers at The Age. ⌘ Read more
Christina Applegate says she has 30 lesions on her brain due to MS
Dead to Me actress Christina Applegate says she has 30 lesions on her brain due to MS, sharing her struggles on Dax Shepard's podcast Armchair Expert. ⌘ Read more
ASX edges up after Wall Street slides; Trump Media soars
The Australian sharemarket has managed to open in the green despite a lacklustre lead from Wall Street, which slipped from record highs. ⌘ Read more
Baltimore bridge collapse LIVE updates: Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses after being hit by cargo ship; multiple people presumed dead
A cargo ship has collided with a major bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, sending a large section of the three-kilometre structure into the water. A major rescue operation is now under way. ⌘ Read more
‘I’ve never seen that’: Swans deny any knowledge of AFL drugs cover-up
Coach John Longmire and chief executive Tom Harley - both former AFL players - have been quick to distance themselves from explosive claims made by federal MP Andrew Wilkie. ⌘ Read more
Prince Harry named in court document linked to Combs
Prince Harry has been named in a court document related to a million-dollar lawsuit involving Sean 'Diddy' Combs. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: UK judges defer Julian Assange extradition ruling; Labor rams through latest High Court fix
Labor rams through detention legislation to head off more High Court challenges, UK judges have deferred Julian Assange’s extradition appeal and Greens threaten fuel rules over gas project push. ⌘ Read more
I asked the algorithm what’s wrong with me. The answer made me wonder
These days, there’s an online diagnosis to suit everyone. ⌘ Read more
Progress St closure
A video by opponents of a level crossing removal project in Dandenong South. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: UK judges defer Julian Assange extradition ruling; Labor rams through latest High Court fix
Labor rams through detention legislation to head off more High Court challenges, UK judges have deferred Julian Assange’s extradition appeal and Greens threaten fuel rules over gas project push. ⌘ Read more
Baltimore bridge collapse LIVE updates: Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses after being hit by cargo ship; major rescue effort under way
A cargo ship has collided with a major bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, sending a large section of the three-kilometre structure into the water. A major rescue operation is now under way. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: UK judges defer Julian Assange extradition ruling; Labor rams through latest High Court fix
Labor rams through detention legislation to head off more High Court challenges, UK judges have deferred Julian Assange’s extradition appeal and Greens threaten fuel rules over gas project push. ⌘ Read more
Race-by-race tips and preview for Randwick Kensington on Wednesday
Sydney’s midweek meeting is back at headquarters with eight races set down for the Kensington track. ⌘ Read more
Baltimore bridge collapse LIVE updates: Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses after being hit by cargo ship; major rescue effort under way
A cargo ship has collided with a major bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, sending a large section of the three-kilometre structure into the water. A major rescue operation is now under way. ⌘ Read more
Taylor Swift’s father won’t face charges after Sydney paparazzo clash
The singer’s father was being investigated over the alleged assault of a paparazzo at a Sydney wharf last month. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: Why Greater Brisbane’s centre shifted 80m in a year; One in 20 Brisbane units sell at a loss
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Baltimore bridge collapse LIVE updates: Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses after being hit by cargo ship; major rescue effort under way
A cargo ship has collided with a major bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, sending a large section of the three-kilometre structure into the water. A major rescue operation is now under way. ⌘ Read more
Behind the green velvet curtain is the most surprising (and tiny) opening of 2024
Step into Emerald City, the Yarra Valley’s new four-seat fine diner hidden in the back of a whisky bar. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: UK judges defer Julian Assange extradition ruling; Labor rams through latest High Court fix
Labor rams through detention legislation to head off more High Court challenges, UK judges have deferred Julian Assange’s extradition appeal and Greens threaten fuel rules over gas project push. ⌘ Read more