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Boy, 16, in custody after WA Westfield knife scare
A 16-year-old boy is in police custody after being charged over a shocking knife scare at a Perth Westfield yesterday. ⌘ Read more
Major clean up underway after Bunbury tornado
A major cleanup effort is underway after a tornado tore through Bunbury in Western Australia as thousands remain without power. ⌘ Read more
Major clean up underway after Bunbury tornado
A major cleanup effort is underway after a tornado tore through Bunbury in Western Australia as thousands remain without power. ⌘ Read more
Parents don’t need more money, they need to instil values
A moral vacuum can’t be addressed by stuffing it with cash and mission statements, writes a reader. ⌘ Read more
Scared of same-sex parents? Wait until you meet this caterpillar with an eating disorder
No book should ever be banned, but if you’re really worried about kids’ safety, maybe we should start censoring some of the classics. ⌘ Read more
Emotional scenes in GWS, Bombers tribute
Essendon and GWS paid tribute to former Giant, Cam McCarthy, who tragically passed away earlier in the week. ⌘ Read more
Today correspondent Sam Rubin dies unexpectedly, aged 64
Long-time Today entertainment correspondent Sam Rubin has died aged 64. ⌘ Read more
Warragamba dam set to spill as flood warnings issued
Sydney’s Warragamba dam is set to spill as flood warnings have been issued across the state. ⌘ Read more
Police investigating death at a popular SA beach
Police are investigating after a person was found dead on a popular South Australian beach. ⌘ Read more
Damning report into treatment of mental health patients released
A report has made damning findings into the treatment of mental health patients at Royal Adelaide Hospital's Emergency Department. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide man arrested over alleged historic murder connection
An Adelaide man has been arrested and is expected to be charged with murder after returning to Australia from Cambodia. ⌘ Read more
Alleged teenage thief enters house holding gel blaster
An alleged young thief was recorded entering a home with what was later revealed to be a gel blaster. ⌘ Read more
New measles case identified in Melbourne
A measles alert has been issued after an infected person visited several cafes, supermarkets and pharmacies in Melbourne last week. ⌘ Read more
Three teenagers charged after alleged rideshare carjacking
Three teenagers have been charged after an alleged carjacking in Melbourne’s west last night. ⌘ Read more
PM unveils $11 billion housing package
An $11 billion package to tackle the housing crisis has been unveiled today by the Prime Minister. ⌘ Read more
Crews rush to marina after yacht bursts into flames
Emergency responders were called to a Sydney marina after a motor yacht burst into flames this morning. ⌘ Read more
Warragamba Dam set to spill as persistent rain sparks flood warning
The Warragamba Dam, which supplies the bulk of Sydney’s drinking water, is close to full capacity after days of persistent rain and will probably spill in the coming hours. ⌘ Read more
Boy charged after ‘knife fight’ which forced Westfield Carousel into lockdown
Police have charged a 16-year-old boy after an alleged altercation between two people, one of whom was armed with knives, which plunged Carousel Shopping Centre into lockdown. ⌘ Read more
South Bank’s new 30-year vision revealed – with one eye on 2032
A long-awaited master plan for the popular precinct has landed with three shorter-term focus areas, before bulldozing the Piazza and expanding the iconic lagoon. ⌘ Read more
One-hour challenge: Council to vote on speedy removal of hate-speech graffiti
Jewish and LGBTQ groups are backing a push for speedier removal of offensive graffiti, following a number of slogans appearing in Sydney playgrounds. ⌘ Read more
‘It’s not good enough’: WA, federal governments at odds over live sheep exports ban plan
The state and federal governments are at loggerheads over the planned phase out of live sheep exports by 2028, with WA Premier Roger Cook branding the move “not good enough” and demanding more industry support. ⌘ Read more
20 years since Play School met Brenna’s mums, book ban highlights lack of progress
Brenna Harding, who at age eight introduced Australia to her two mums, says Cumberland Council’s ban of a same-sex parenting book shows how little has changed. ⌘ Read more
How to see the dazzling Aurora Australis tonight
A stunning display of the southern lights will likely be across the nation’s south thanks to an extreme geomagnetic storm. ⌘ Read more
The battle against the apps and algorithms driving suburban rat-runs
Motorists are increasingly clogging up residential streets, directed by GPS apps such as Google Maps – all to save a few minutes. ⌘ Read more
Today show reporter Sam Rubin dies suddenly at 64
The much-loved US entertainment presenter hosted his regular segment just hours before his death. ⌘ Read more
How an owl and fox may stop the government’s housing reforms
Ku-ring-gai Council is claiming the Minns government has broken the law with its plan for development in special transport hubs. ⌘ Read more
How to see the dazzling Aurora Australis tonight
A stunning display of the southern lights will likely be across the nation’s south thanks to an extreme geomagnetic storm. ⌘ Read more
Overdue or overdeveloped? How Westfield wants to transform this pocket of Sydney
The redevelopment of Westfield Eastgardens has prompted fears it will decimate local shopping strips, create traffic congestion and be an eyesore. ⌘ Read more
The Age photos of the week, May 11, 2024
The week in photos from our award-winning staff photographers and regular contributing photographers at The Age. ⌘ Read more
This Mother’s Day, watch out for the dark side of ‘Mummy Wine Culture’**
Here’s why we need to rethink our easy assumptions and our go-to celebrations as we recognise the women who keep it all together – at a cost. ⌘ Read more
Entertainment icon Sam Rubin dies at 64
Entertainment reporter Sam Rubin has died at 64 years old. ⌘ Read more
Freak Tornado rips through Western Australia
A freak tornado has ripped through Bunbury in Western Australia's south-west, flipping cars and tearing roofs from homes. ⌘ Read more
Freak Tornado rips through Western Australia
A freak tornado has ripped through Bunbury in Western Australia's south-west, flipping cars and tearing roofs from homes. ⌘ Read more
Entertainment icon Sam Rubin dies at 64
Entertainment reporter Sam Rubin has died at 64 years old. ⌘ Read more
Freak Tornado rips through Western Australia
A freak tornado has ripped through Bunbury in Western Australia's south-west, flipping cars and tearing roofs from homes. ⌘ Read more
Driver escapes after plunging car into pool
A 19-year-old driver has escaped injury after crashing a car into a pool. ⌘ Read more
Woman seriously injured after struck by car in Melbourne
A woman has been seriously injured after being struck by a car in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
From rivals to allies: how net fishers recruited those who had fought against them to save their businesses
Commercial and recreational fishers traditionally clashed. But in a quiet corner of Gippsland, anglers joined an unlikely campaign to keep net fishing alive. ⌘ Read more
Council car parks to make way for ‘affordable’ housing in budget plan
Two car parks will be converted into 100 apartments under a plan to be outlined in the City of Melbourne’s budget next week. ⌘ Read more
Burwood was ‘the bush’. Now it’s a university hub with towers to come
It was once conservative, culturally homogenous and rough in parts. These days it’s young, ethnically diverse and dominated by a university. ⌘ Read more
A miracle solution for some, ‘barbaric’ for others. The truth behind the boom in cutting babies’ tongues
The number of babies having tongue tie releases in Australia has skyrocketed over the past two decades. But debate continues to rage about the merits of the procedure. ⌘ Read more
What can we read into this council book ban? Perhaps we lack minority rapport
If we had tempered our self-congratulation over marriage equality, we might have left more outlets for frustration than the brute signal of banning books. ⌘ Read more
CEO’s plan for personal millions from Indigenous mine deal exposed
The land council’s mine was expected to produce $1 billion in revenue and the chief executive asked for his own cut. ⌘ Read more
Usman Khawaja used to shrug off racism. Then he stopped trying to please everyone
As a rising star, Australia’s first Muslim Test cricketer kept his thoughts in check. Then he found his voice – and used it. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of ‘escalating’ sexual attacks on strangers repeatedly bailed
Facing allegations of public masturbation, threatening sexual comments, stalking of women and girls, Geoffrey Postle has repeatedly been released despite police warnings. ⌘ Read more
The May 11 Edition
Usman Khawaja on cricket, finding his political voice and the shoes of summer \\| Marriage without sex. Really \\| House-sitting ad infinitum ⌘ Read more
Good Weekend Superquiz and Saturday Target Time, May 11
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today's interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Anindylakwa Land Council appears at senate inquiry
Anindylakwa Land Council chief executive Mark Hewitt giving evidence to a senate inquiry in February. ⌘ Read more
New equipment to transform WA heart and lung health
Revolutionary new equipment is set to transform heart and lung health Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
Manhunt under way after knife attack at Perth Westfield
A manhunt is under way for two men following a knife attack at a Westfield in Perth’s south-east. ⌘ Read more
Politicians hit suburbs to spruik budget
Western Australia’s premier and treasurer have hit the suburbs to spruik their first state budget and sell Labor's vision for the state. ⌘ Read more
Seven teens arrested after alleged assault, carjackings
Seven teenagers have been arrested for allegedly stealing the cars of two Uber drivers after assaulting them at a McDonald's in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Tornado rips roofs from homes in Bunbury
A tornado has ripped roofs from homes and a recreation centre with dozens of children inside in south-west WA. ⌘ Read more
Tornado rips roofs from homes in Bunbury
A tornado has ripped roofs from homes and a recreation centre with dozens of children inside in Perth’s south-west. ⌘ Read more
Newstead development to tower over Gasworks
Plans for a third and final tower in Mirvac’s “Sky Precinct” at Newstead have been submitted for council approval. ⌘ Read more
Blake lost touch with his culture in high school. Then in year 12, something clicked
The 19-year-old says unless something changes, many other young Queenslanders “are never going to figure out who they truly are”. ⌘ Read more
Maira Cappiello came to Australia for a better life. Then, she was sexually assaulted by a 10-year-old boy
The 24-year-old Italian student has spoken out about needing change after a sexual assault in Far North Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Crows line-up unchanged ahead of Brisbane clash
The Crows will take an unchanged line-up into Sunday's clash with Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Queensland police told to consider not arresting offenders
Queensland police officers have been told to consider not arresting offenders, with ongoing capacity issues in south-east Queensland watchhouses. ⌘ Read more
Manhunt for sex offender wanted in three states
A manhunt is underway in Queensland for a convicted sex offender, who is also wanted in South Australia and Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Woman accused of ex-wife’s murder to be bailed
A woman accused of the grisly murder of her ex-wife in Adelaide’s south is about to be released on bail. ⌘ Read more
SA father in Bali on drug charges apologises
A South Australian father facing serious drug charges in Bali is sorry and regrets his actions, according to his lawyer. ⌘ Read more
Common items sparks Adelaide house fire
A mother and son have told 9News they feared for their lives after a common household item sparked a blaze overnight. ⌘ Read more
Trump blasts judge after he disallows attack on Stormy Daniels
Donald Trump has blasted the judge overseeing his hush money trial - after he refused to allow him to publicly attack Stormy Daniels. ⌘ Read more
Building in western Sydney ‘no longer feasible', experts say
A Property Council report has claimed that building in western Sydney is 'no longer financially feasible'. ⌘ Read more
Heavy rainfall predicted as Warragamba Dam close to spilling
Heavy rainfall has been forecast for some parts of NSW, as Warragamba Dam nears capacity. ⌘ Read more
Parkinson's patients lives changed after new medication
A Northern Beaches mum has described how she has been given a second chance at life thanks to a new medication for Parkinson's disease. ⌘ Read more
Health warning after spike in COVID-19 cases in Victoria
Authorities have warned that COVID-19 cases are rising in Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Seeing red: Has Labor’s economic reckoning finally arrived?**
Surrounded by debt, the Allan government finds itself backed into a financial and political corner. ⌘ Read more
There are plenty of threats to The Age’s best-known promise to readers
The Age aims to be “Independent. Always”. There are several ways we try to keep that commitment. ⌘ Read more
WA news as it happened: Tornado hammers Bunbury; Carousel locked down
Children were reportedly injured when a tornado hit the youth centre they were in, even as an alleged knife fight locked down a suburban shopping centre. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: Tornado hammers Bunbury; Carousel locked down after alleged knife fight
Children were reportedly injured when a tornado hit the youth centre they were in, even as an alleged knife fight locked down a suburban shopping centre. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: Reports of injuries as tornado hammers Bunbury; Carousel locked down after alleged knife fight
Children were reportedly injured when a tornado hit the youth centre they were in, even as an alleged knife fight locked down a suburban shopping centre. ⌘ Read more
Seven minors arrested after pursuit in allegedly stolen car
Seven minors have been arrested after a car was allegedly stolen from a home in Sydney’s northern beaches. ⌘ Read more
Group of delivery riders attacked in Melbourne
A group of delivery riders say they don't feel safe on Melbourne's streets after being attacked by a gang of teenagers. ⌘ Read more
Government wins crucial High Court detainee case
More immigration detainees will remain behind bars after the High Court ruled it was legal to keep them locked up if they frustrate their deportation efforts. ⌘ Read more
Victorian government grilled over decision to scrap location of Arden Hospital
The Victorian government has been grilled over its decision to scrap the location of the Arden Hospital. ⌘ Read more
Lehrmann ordered to pay most of Network Ten's legal costs
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been ordered to pay most of Network Ten's legal costs from his failed defamation case against the broadcaster. ⌘ Read more
Why I won’t go to the NGV’s perplexing and problematic Pharaoh blockbuster
When Indigenous artefacts are being returned, and there is global recognition of the sanctity of the dead. Why do we make an exception for Egyptian rulers? ⌘ Read more
Man faces court after allegedly stabbing ex-partner outside gym
A man who allegedly stabbed his ex-partner outside a Sydney gym has faced court in a bedside hearing. ⌘ Read more
First jury discharged in missing campers murder trial
Fourteen jurors have been discharged in the murder trial of an airline captain accused of killing missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay. ⌘ Read more
NRL premiership winner cleared of groping woman
Ex-NRL player George Burgess has been cleared of allegations that he groped a woman during a visit to her home. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: Carousel shopping centre plunged into lockdown as incident unfolds
Carousel Shopping Centre has been plunged into lockdown amid unconfirmed reports of a person wielding a knife. ⌘ Read more
Holding all Jews responsible for Israel is unacceptable
Readers debate students’ right to protest Israel’s actions in Gaza and what are its implications when it threatens Jewish students. ⌘ Read more
‘Nobody erred on the side of caution’: Racecourse flood wall mistakes identified
A flood management expert says avoiding flood problems means making the right decision at the start - and now the Maribyrnong River’s issues are almost impossible to fix. ⌘ Read more
‘Walk the walk’: Clubs cast doubt over Tarryn Thomas’ AFL future as ex-North star faces fresh police investigation
The troubled AFL player was sacked by the club earlier this year after an investigation revealed threatening behaviour towards a woman. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: High Court dismisses immigration detainee challenge; Treasurer wants Australians to have more babies
Billionaire Elon Musk widens his legal fight with Australia, the treasurer would like Australians to have more children and some Labor MPs push back against gas plan. ⌘ Read more
Car worth $100,000 stolen from home in Melbourne's south-east
A car worth $100,000 has been stolen from a home in Melboune's south-east. ⌘ Read more
Pensioners, welfare recipients set for budget boost
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says there will be new help in the budget for pensioners and other welfare recipients ⌘ Read more
Group of delivery riders attacked in Melbourne
A group of delivery riders say they don't feel safe on Melbourne's streets after being attacked by a gang of teenagers. ⌘ Read more
Victorian government grilled over decision to scrap location of Arden Hospital
The Victorian government has been grilled over its decision to scrap the location of the Arden Hospital. ⌘ Read more
Court dissects Sharaz’s stance on defamation row as peace talks loom
The implications of David Sharaz’s public declaration to bow out of his year-long defamation row with WA Senator Linda Reynolds are unclear – even to his lawyers. ⌘ Read more
'Autopilot' hit-run driver sentenced to nine months after Melbourne crash
A woman who lied to police about her Tesla being on autopilot when she hit a pedestrian has been sentenced to nine months' imprisonment. ⌘ Read more
Former AFL player Tarryn Thomas to face fresh allegations of harassment
Former North Melbourne footballer Tarryn Thomas is facing fresh allegations for allegedly harassing a former partner. ⌘ Read more
Seven minors arrested after pursuit in allegedly stolen car
Seven minors have been arrested after a car was allegedly stolen from a home in Sydney’s northern beaches. ⌘ Read more
Man faces court after allegedly stabbing ex-partner outside gym
A man who allegedly stabbed his ex-partner outside a Sydney gym has faced court in a bedside hearing. ⌘ Read more
Lehrmann ordered to pay most of Network Ten's legal costs
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been ordered to pay most of Network Ten's legal costs from his failed defamation case against the broadcaster. ⌘ Read more
‘No real winners’: Judge rules on multimillion-dollar costs of Lehrmann case
Bruce Lehrmann brought his defamation case on a “knowingly false” basis, Justice Michael Lee said, as he made a costs order in Ten and Lisa Wilkinson’s favour. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: High Court dismisses immigration detainee challenge; Treasurer wants Australians to have more babies
Billionaire Elon Musk widens his legal fight with Australia, the treasurer would like Australians to have more children and some Labor MPs push back against gas plan. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane news live: LNP threatens to replace independent Games body | Have babies, says Treasurer
For news from in and around Brisbane today, follow us live. ⌘ Read more