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Melbourne’s hotel ‘for those who don’t like hotels’**
The Lyall Hotel & Spa has been popular with celebrities keen to stay on the down-low yet in a fashionable address. ⌘ Read more
April travel hot list: Melbourne’s hotel ‘for those who don’t like hotels’ reopens
Take a look at the hottest new hotels, attractions and airline routes and start planning your next escape. ⌘ Read more
‘Male aggression’: Chelsea coach clashes with Arsenal counterpart after cup final
Emma Hayes appeared to push Jonas Eidevall as he tried to shake her hand after her side’s quadruple bid ended with a 1-0 extra-time defeat. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Can Hawthorn cause an Easter Monday upset against Geelong?**
Follow on for all the live action as rivals Hawthorn and Geelong go head-to-head in their annual Easter Monday showdown. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Can Hawthorn cause an Easter Monday upset against Geelong?**
Follow on for all the live action as rivals Hawthorn and Geelong go head-to-head in their annual Easter Monday showdown. ⌘ Read more
Queensland hot springs scene now rivalling Victoria’s**
Taking advantage of the environmental success story that is the rehabilitated Artesian Basin, Cunnamulla Hot Springs has opened on the banks of the Warrego River. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne-based cruise company builds its own ships
After almost 20 years plying Europe’s great rivers in chartered ships, APT is creating its own vessels, heralding a new era for the Australian company based in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Can Hawthorn cause an Easter Monday upset against Geelong?**
Follow on for all the live action as rivals Hawthorn and Geelong go head-to-head in their annual Easter Monday showdown. ⌘ Read more
Kewell unleashes over subbing controversy
Socceroos legend Harry Kewell, the coach of Yokohama F. Marinos, fumed at officials when play resumed as he was making substitutions, leading to the conceding of a goal with a man down. ⌘ Read more
Why history is on Freo’s side for a finals run this season
The Fremantle Dockers are finals-bound in 2024. It’s a bold statement, but one with historical precedence behind it. ⌘ Read more
Flash flooding possible as thunderstorms rumble towards Melbourne from the west
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for heavy rainfall and damaging winds for much of central Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Raiders unhappy with Cronulla trainer
Raiders coach Ricky Stuart said the club will make an official complaint to the NRL after the actions of a Cronulla trainer on Sunday night. ⌘ Read more
Under the bright Las Vegas lights, Tim Tszyu didn’t flinch. But did his corner?**
Questions are being asked about the Australian’s world title fight being allowed to continue after he received a nasty gash on his forehead. ⌘ Read more
Bol reels in eight runners to take second in 1000m handicap at Stawell
Tokyo Olympic star Peter Bol has overcome wet and wild conditions and a field that started up to 32 metres ahead of him to come second in the 1000-metre handicap at Stawell. ⌘ Read more
The Sydney Sweeney-Johnny Depp rumour that set the internet spinning
It seems the unlikeliest of pairings, and her fans hope it isn’t true. But is there any truth to those rumours of a Depp-Sweeney movie? ⌘ Read more
Residents got a bike path moved. Now they’re not happy about where it might go
A state government plan to create a bike path for a safe cycling corridor in Melbourne’s south-east has hit another speed bump, as furious residents have rejected the plans. ⌘ Read more
From a wasteland to million-dollar views: Sydney apartment building with a message for the future
The people who make Sydney an interesting place to live are being shunted to the fringes. The NSW housing minister wants to change that. ⌘ Read more
Timelapse shows Iceland volcano erupting amid northern lights
A rare spectacle was documented in the Nordic country, which has experienced a series of volcano eruptions that prompted the declaration of a state of emergency. ⌘ Read more
Lions footy boss blasts US trip rumours
Brisbane Lions footy boss Danny Daly fronted the media to slam rumours concerning an off-season trip players took to the United States. ⌘ Read more
Bowen defends use of two jets for one photo op with PM for renewables
The energy minister said the Royal Air Force advised that the Hunter Valley airport couldn’t accommodate the PM’s usual plane. ⌘ Read more
Netanyahu has been given two options by the US. Both come at a high price
No Israeli leader has leveraged American support more than Netanyahu to pursue a self-centred anti-Palestinian policy. Yet, US-Israeli relations are now experiencing an unprecedented rift. ⌘ Read more
World of photos, December 30, 2023
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors. ⌘ Read more
Three arrested following police chase through Melbourne suburbs
A dramatic police chase has ended at the Sunbury shopping centre in Melbourne with the arrests of three teenagers. ⌘ Read more
Are artificial sweeteners helpful or harmful? Even experts are torn
New research just adds to the confusion about the controversial ingredient, included in diet soft drinks and yoghurts. ⌘ Read more
Unwell and under pressure: Netanyahu to undergo surgery amid mounting protests for his government
The announcement came as tens of thousands of people demonstrated in Jerusalem against Netanyahu’s government. ⌘ Read more
The long weekend is over, but the laughs don’t have to stop
From turning childhood trauma into laughs, to a show that is simultaneously dumb and deep, keep an eye on our ever-growing list of reviews here. ⌘ Read more
Three arrested following police chase through Melbourne suburbs
A dramatic police chase has ended at the Sunbury shopping centre in Melbourne with the arrests of three teenagers. ⌘ Read more
Flash flooding possible as thunderstorms rumble towards Melbourne from the west
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for heavy rainfall and damaging winds for much of central Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Gold Coast Easter drowning tragedy: Two Victorians drown trying to save toddler in hotel pool
A father and grandfather have drowned while trying to save a two-year-old child who slipped into the deep end of a Surfers Paradise hotel pool. ⌘ Read more
‘Worst show in 42 years’: Elvis Costello disappoints fans with his poor pitch and messy melodies
Multi-award winning singer-songwriter and rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Famer Elvis Costello gives a disappointing performance at the Sydney Opera House. ⌘ Read more
Journos stealing from Air Force One
White House journalists warned not to steal souvenirs from US president's official aircraft. ⌘ Read more
Gold Coast Easter drowning tragedy: Two Victorians drown trying to save toddler in hotel pool
A man in his 60s and one in his 30s have drowned while trying to save a two-year-old child who slipped into the deep end of a Surfers Paradise hotel pool. ⌘ Read more
King Charles attends Easter Sunday services
King Charles III made his first major public appearance since his cancer diagnosis. ⌘ Read more
After a relaxing four days off, Aussies will hit the roads and skies
Easter long weekend draws to a close with hundreds of thousands headed home. ⌘ Read more
Calls for Queensland Police to have more search powers
Queenslanders want officers to have more power in and around shopping centres after a string of recent youth crimes. ⌘ Read more
Wild weather in store for large parts of Melbourne
Melbourne is in store for severe wind and rain while a smoky weekend haze still remains. ⌘ Read more
Sydney man attacked in home
A man has been seriously injured in a violent home invasion in Sydney's south west. ⌘ Read more
Where we live: The changing face of Victoria’s neighbourhoods
In this series, The Age profiles Victorian suburbs and towns to reveal how they’ve changed over the decades. ⌘ Read more
Inside the killing of a Russian defector with all the hallmarks of a Kremlin hit job
The men who killed Maksim Kuzminov wanted to send a message. It didn’t help his cause that he was partying in Spain and messaging an ex-girlfriend back home. ⌘ Read more
Ice showers, cigars and bare chests: JackJumpers in for one “hell of a party” after defending island
The Tasmania JackJumpers won the NBL title, now they’re planning an epic celebration, and their coach is leading the way. ⌘ Read more
Thousands rally in Israel
Pressure is rising on the Israeli government over its invasion of Gaza. ⌘ Read more
Did you fight with your family over Easter? Good for you
Our world needs more respectful, honest and curious conversations, especially when we disagree. ⌘ Read more
Two men from Victoria drown in Gold Coast pool
A man in his 60s and one in his 30s were found in a critical condition following reports of a double drowning. ⌘ Read more
Timelapse shows Iceland volcano erupting amid northern lights
A rare spectacle was documented in the Nordic country, which has experienced a series of volcano eruptions that prompted the declaration of a state of emergency. ⌘ Read more
Biden is tougher on China than Trump
Donald Trump isn’t actually a tough guy on China; he just plays one on TV. Joe Biden is the real deal. ⌘ Read more
Why Sydney’s other rental crisis is also hurting your hip pocket
Sydney’s rental crisis isn’t just confined to the residential market. Industrial sites are sparse and soaring rents are putting upward pressure on consumer goods. ⌘ Read more
Two men drown in Gold Coast pool
A man in his 60s and one in his 30s were found in a critical condition following reports of a double drowning. ⌘ Read more
‘The tourists have stopped coming’: Well-known restaurants close in regional Victoria
Cost-of-living pressures are biting hospitality businesses hard in the regions, with several forced to close their doors. ⌘ Read more
Extreme drought in southern Africa
Millions are threatened with hunger because of the drought in southern Africa. ⌘ Read more
Woman who died after mass drug overdose on Gold Coast named
Police have named the 40-year-old who died in the mass drug overdose involving seven women. ⌘ Read more
Volcano erupts during the Northern Lights
Stunning timelapse captures a volcano erupting during the Northern Lights display in Iceland. ⌘ Read more
Charles' Easter return a 'sign of things to come'
Royal editor Russell Myers says King Charles' "sprightly" return to public life at Easter could be a "sign of things to come" ⌘ Read more
Sydney man attacked in home
A man has been seriously injured in a violent home invasion in Sydney's south west. ⌘ Read more
Matildas trio celebrate Arsenal’s last-gasp League Cup triumph
Caitlin Foord, Steph Catley and Kyra Cooney-Cross made a big impact after coming on late in Arsenal’s extra-time victory over Chelsea. Elsewhere, it was a huge night in the English Premier League title race. ⌘ Read more
King Charles attends Easter Sunday services
King Charles III made his first major public appearance since his cancer diagnosis. ⌘ Read more
Calls for Queensland Police to have more search powers
Queenslanders want officers to have more power in and around shopping centres after a string of recent youth crimes. ⌘ Read more
Wild weather in store for large parts of Melbourne
Melbourne is in store for severe wind and rain while a smoky weekend haze still remains. ⌘ Read more
After a relaxing four days off, Aussies will hit the roads and skies
Easter long weekend draws to a close with hundreds of thousands headed home. ⌘ Read more
King Charles attends Easter Sunday services
King Charles III made his first major public appearance since his cancer diagnosis. ⌘ Read more
King Charles, in bid to reassure shaken public, attends Easter service
Charles has continued to work while undergoing treatment but he has suspended public engagements on the advice of his doctors. ⌘ Read more
King Charles leads royals at Easter Sunday service
King Charles has attended his first royal engagement since his cancer news, attending the 2024 Easter Sunday service. ⌘ Read more
National weather forecast for Monday April 1
National weather forecast for Monday April 1 ⌘ Read more
Calls for Queensland Police to have more search powers
Queenslanders want officers to have more power in and around shopping centres after a string of recent youth crimes. ⌘ Read more
King Charles attends Easter Sunday services
King Charles III made his first major public appearance since his cancer diagnosis. ⌘ Read more
Wild weather in store for large parts of Melbourne
Melbourne is in store for severe wind and rain while a smoky weekend haze still remains. ⌘ Read more
After a relaxing four days off, Aussies will hit the roads and skies
Easter long weekend draws to a close with hundreds of thousands headed home. ⌘ Read more
Fire threat in Perth's south downgraded
The Oakford blaze in Perth's south has eased slightly but authorities are still on alert. ⌘ Read more
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu will undergo hernia surgery, his office says
Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in Jerusalem against Netanyahu’s government and against exemptions granted to ultra-Orthodox Jewish men from military service. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane’s big boom: How many people are moving to your suburb?**
In one suburb south of Brisbane’s CBD, an average of five people moved in daily last year. Search our interactive maps to see how your suburb compares. ⌘ Read more
The documents Labor won’t hand over and how it gets away with it
Parliament’s efforts to have the report into a second injecting room made public have come to nothing, as integrity experts voice concern over a culture where the rules aren’t respected. ⌘ Read more
‘Indefensible’: The star-studded London club that won’t let women join
The Garrick Club has a membership that should embrace progress, but it’s men-only. ⌘ Read more
Generosity, fitness and a packet of Tim Tams before each game: The secret to Tomahawk’s success
Here’s an imposing stat about an imposing figure. Over the course of Tom Hawkins’ career, no player in the competition has delivered more score assists. Just don’t touch his pre-game packet of double-coated Tim Tams. ⌘ Read more
Illegal tobacco industry pushing new product experts say is aimed at children
Nicotine pouches marketed with fruit and confectionery flavours such as mint, watermelon and gummy bears are being illegally imported into Australia. ⌘ Read more
Beautiful minds: Inside the identity politics of autism
Autism is no longer just a clinical diagnosis. For many, it’s an identity, a community and a cause. ⌘ Read more
Ugly, treeless, hot: Push to force developers to plant trees in Melbourne’s outer suburbs
Developers of Melbourne’s newest housing estates are being pushed to leave space and soil for trees in private yards to curb the urban heat island effect. ⌘ Read more
Surprising new Asian destination Aussies are flocking to
This country goes all out to attract Australian visitors and in 2024 has skyrocketed into the top 10 most popular overseas destinations for Aussie travellers. ⌘ Read more
The PM was punching well, until he gave himself an immigration uppercut
Sometimes in politics – like when you realise your opponent will always punch harder – you should exit the ring and try another approach. ⌘ Read more
April books: The attack on Salman Rushdie and rejigging Huck Finn
The book industry is in full swing anticipating cooler weather and more time to read. ⌘ Read more
Does Anthony Albanese have a succession plan? The most and least likely contenders
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was elected with a two-term strategy to govern Australia, but what happens after that is a mystery. ⌘ Read more
The secret stores filled with art and $7000 suits where stylish men spend big
The new gentleman’s clubs are clothing stores that sell a lifestyle and trousers. ⌘ Read more
Jetstar launches new route to Aussie west coast beach escape
East coast fans of Western Australia’s famed south-west now have a direct flight. ⌘ Read more
There’s another Aussie competing at this year’s Eurovision
Silia Kapsis,17, will perform for Eurovision in May, but not for her homeland. ⌘ Read more
The queen of alternative comedy admits her act is not for everyone
Maria Bamford has been named by comedy giants like Judd Apatow and Stephen Colbert as their favourite comic. ⌘ Read more
Sarah Dougan made it big in America. Then her Australian past caught up
Executive and mother-of-five Sarah Dougan faces a difficult choice: risk her new life and fortune to face justice in Australia or being kicked out of the US permanently. ⌘ Read more
Generational spat over plan for north coast waterfront land
A multimillion-dollar plan to turn waterfront land into a tourism destination and regional “playground” has divided a north coast city struggling to hold on to its younger generations. ⌘ Read more
Energy giant sees hydrogen outshining nuclear in race to replace coal
The CEO of a major Australian power utility says clean hydrogen could replace gas in power plants within a decade, eliminating the need to go nuclear. ⌘ Read more
Samsung’s latest mid-range phone may be playing it too safe
In an increasingly competitive market the Galaxy A55 doesn’t do much to stand out, despite being an excellent lower-cost Samsung option. ⌘ Read more
Lovers separated by Iron Curtain for 22 years ‘married by Anthony Albanese’**
The romance started in 1975 at Sydney University. After being torn apart by international politics, they reunited decades later – with the help of a future prime minister. ⌘ Read more
The unions want to cap corporate donors. They also want to remain untouched
The union movement has thrown its support behind Labor slashing super-rich corporate donors, but it says the funding caps shouldn’t extend to its trades halls. ⌘ Read more
‘Just diabolical’: European wasp plague devastates crops
Unseasonably warm and wet conditions in Victoria have led to an infestation of wasps that is wiping out some vineyards, beehives and orchards. ⌘ Read more
Why you should visit this unknown, Manhattan-esque district of Paris
You’ll find quirky art, architecture and urban design in this pocket of the French capital. ⌘ Read more
Cleveland Dodd’s family battles to have father released as inquest looms
The family of teenager Cleveland Dodd, who died after self-harming in a WA prison, have launched a public appeal for the early release of his incarcerated father. ⌘ Read more
If life gives you leftover Easter eggs, make chocolate sauce (plus four more irresistible new ideas)
Use those post-Easter chocolate egg dregs in all manner of fun snacks and desserts. ⌘ Read more
Why Sydney’s other rental crisis is also hurting your hip pocket
Sydney’s rental crisis isn’t just confined to the residential market. Industrial sites are sparse and soaring rents are putting upward pressure on consumer goods. ⌘ Read more
Israeli airstrike hits Gaza hospital tent camp
Tens of thousands of people have sought shelter in hospitals since Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered troops into Gaza nearly six months ago. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Monday, April 1
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Three key reasons why the Steve Jackson hiring matters
It takes a special kind of incompetence to drag your government into another “jobs for the boys” scandal. ⌘ Read more
Legend shuts down Lions crisis suggestion
Former Brisbane coach Leigh Matthews does not believe the club is out of premiership contention. ⌘ Read more
Legend shuts down Lions crisis suggestion
Former Brisbane coach Leigh Matthews does not believe the club is out of premiership contention. ⌘ Read more
'I don't agree': Cleary's insight into junior coaching
Nathan Cleary has revealed the one thing he'd change from certain pathways systems in the NRL. ⌘ Read more