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Record numbers at Run for a Reason
A record crowd of 37,000 people participated in this year's Run for a Reason. ⌘ Read more
How to get a handle on your citizens
While garnering goodwill at the family helpdesk. ⌘ Read more
South Australia records best ambulance response times in three years
South Australian ambulances have recorded their best response times in three years, new data has revealed. ⌘ Read more
Man charged after allegedly assaulting women on train
A man has been charged with four counts of assault after allegedly attacking women on a train bound for Adelaide from Gawler. ⌘ Read more
Man arrested after bizarre Brisbane crash
A man has been taken into custody after a bizarre crash at a Brisbane intersection. ⌘ Read more
Man arrested after alleged car chase through Queensland
A man has been arrested after allegedly leading police on a car chase from Brisbane to Toowoomba. ⌘ Read more
NRL player Taylan May to learn future this week after domestic violence charges
Penrith Panthers player Taylan May will this week learn if he will return to the game after being charged with multiple domestic violence offences. ⌘ Read more
New apartment and home construction needs more supervision
Readers discuss the problems homebuyers face when flawed design, construction and fit-out occurs in recently built buildings. ⌘ Read more
Domestic violence victims speak up
As the nation grapples with a domestic violence crisis, the so-called “invisible” victims are speaking up. ⌘ Read more
Protesters clash outside of Victorian parliament
Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli supporters have clashed outside state parliament. ⌘ Read more
Welcome to a once notorious maximum security prison
Locked up at age 16, this former inmate now runs tours of the place he spent many years - and found redemption. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of homes suddenly deemed flood-prone in inner-city estate
Residents want answers after a Melbourne Water update designated about 900 properties near the Maribyrnong River as at risk of flooding. ⌘ Read more
Police officer stabbed in head apprehended attacker
After sustaining two stab wounds to the head, the injured constable and his colleague chased down the suspect near Hyde Park in Sydney’s CBD. ⌘ Read more
Storms, scenery and espressos mark re-enactment of pioneer 1924 flight
Pilot Michael Smith has completed an aerial circumnavigation of Australia in tribute to the first such feat 100 years ago. ⌘ Read more
Diaries reveal top end of town, Labor mates have ear of the premier
The first full release of three months of MPs’ diaries reveal a host of familiar names meeting with Spring Street figures, including Anthony Pratt, Lindsay Fox’s family and trade union members. ⌘ Read more
Restaurants call to bring back dining vouchers
Sydney’s restaurant and business owners want the state government to bring back dining vouchers, saying staying open right now is tougher than it was during the COVID-19 pandemic. ⌘ Read more
Mother of Bondi Junction victim backs increased mental health funding
The grieving mother of a Bondi Junction attack victim is tonight calling on the NSW government to address a shortfall in mental health funding and services. ⌘ Read more
Stakeholders band together to make call on Leichhardt Oval
Discussions between the federal and NSW governments and Inner West Council are in the "final stages" of striking a deal to save Leichhardt Oval. ⌘ Read more
Australian injured in Afghanistan recovering in hospital
Australian man Joe McDowell, who was injured in a shooting that killed six people in central Afghanistan, is said to be recovering well in hospital. ⌘ Read more
Man arrested after police officer allegedly stabbed
A 33-year-old man was arrested in the Sydney CBD after allegedly stabbing a police officer. ⌘ Read more
New proposal to make switching energy providers easier
Switching energy providers and saving hundreds of dollars will soon be easier, under a new proposal from the federal government. ⌘ Read more
ADF members reportedly facing expulsion over drug test
Six Defence Force members of a Richmond-based army unit are facing expulsion after they allegedly tested positive to illicit drugs days before Jack Fitzgibbon was killed in a training jump. ⌘ Read more
Jess was put in state care at 15. It was so bad she ran away 137 times
Jess felt lonely, isolated and full of anxiety in her time in residential care. But the state children’s commissioner says she was lucky; others are targeted by criminals and prostituted out. ⌘ Read more
Israel, Palestine supporters face off in rival protests in Melbourne CBD
There was a heavy police presence in central Melbourne to prevent pro-Palestine protesters clashing with Israel supporters outside Parliament House. ⌘ Read more
Police officer stabbed in the head apprehended his own attacker
After sustaining two stab wounds to the head, the injured constable and his colleague chased down the suspect near Hyde Park in Sydney’s CBD. ⌘ Read more
Sydney’s new $78 million ferry wharves are set to open, without the ferries
The new public wharves are due to be completed within the next six months, but commuters face a years-long wait for services because of state government indecision. ⌘ Read more
HBF Run For a Reason 2024: In Pictures
Thousands of people converged in Perth on Sunday to run for charity. ⌘ Read more
Michael Smith completes his 100th anniversary circumnavigation of Australia
Adventurer Michael Smith touches down after 44 day circumnavigation of Australia in a seaplane, 100 years after it was first done. ⌘ Read more
Police officer stabbed in the head in Sydney’s CBD
A police operation is underway on Elizabeth Street in the city after a man allegedly stabbed an officer in the head. ⌘ Read more
Charges laid over stabbing of sleeping homeless man on St Georges Terrace
It will be alleged the accused approached the victim and stabbed him twice in the back as he lay defenceless in his sleeping bag. ⌘ Read more
Money man caught after syndicate flew ‘mules’ into Sydney to build $1m fraud web
Fake bank accounts created by the mules were used to siphon money conned from Australians out of the country – until detectives nabbed central player Muhammad Abdullah Cheema. ⌘ Read more
Woman charged with more than 50 offences after traffic stop
A man and woman were stopped by officers while they were driving along David Low Way in Coolum Beach. ⌘ Read more
Number of long-stay patients at Qld hospitals ‘highest it’s ever been’**
The LNP lambasted the government over the new health data, which showed there were more than 603,000 presentation to emergency departments between January and March. ⌘ Read more
Calls to implement age restrictions on social media use
There are increased calls to introduce radical new measures that would implement age restrictions on social media use. ⌘ Read more
Bikes vs rail: Multimillion-dollar cycle tourism plan divides locals
A regional council wants to attract high-spending tourists to town by turning an old railway line into one of the highest cycling tracks in Australia. But not everyone is happy. ⌘ Read more
Take The Age quiz
Test your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s weekly quiz. ⌘ Read more
Two people injured after crash in Sydney's south-west
Two people have been injured after a Mitsubishi SUV allegedly collided with a Volkswagen hatchback in Sydney's south-west. ⌘ Read more
NRL player Taylan May to learn future this week after domestic violence charges
Penrith Panthers player Taylan May will this week learn if he will return to the game after being charged with multiple domestic violence offences. ⌘ Read more
Police hunt for knifeman after home invasion in north Brisbane
A knifeman is on the run he allegedly broke into a home and threatened a family in Aspley north of Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Pro-Palestine supporters storm Labor Party conference in Victoria
Victoria Police are on standby for a second day of protests at a Labor Party conference after pro-Palestine reporters stormed a meeting yesterday. ⌘ Read more
NRL player Taylan May to learn future this week after domestic violence charges
Penrith Panthers player Taylan May will this week learn if he will return to the game after being charged with multiple domestic violence offences. ⌘ Read more
Police hunt for knifeman after home invasion in north Brisbane
A knifeman is on the run he allegedly broke into a home and threatened a family in Aspley north of Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Where are the kids? The Melbourne suburbs facing a child exodus
Established suburbs like Kew and Hawthorn have plenty of schools and green space – but they are not where families are moving. ⌘ Read more
Push to ditch physical books reignites tablet versus textbook debate
The proliferation of technology in classrooms leaves educators facing the question of how to make the most of the ways it can support learning without increasing students’ exposure to the negatives. ⌘ Read more
The insidious effect of the fabric in your stretchy jeans
Do you think your clothing quality is declining? Fossil fuel fashion is on the rise, while climate change is impacting the quality of natural fibres. ⌘ Read more
Fledgling soccer club seeks net gain from suburb built around stadium
A rollcall of Australian sporting stars have invested in the project, such as AFL greats Adam Goodes and Scott Pendlebury and tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis. ⌘ Read more
Parents push back after school’s decision to ditch books for screens
An inner west public school has told parents that kindergarten students will use an e-library rather than physical books for their home reading program. ⌘ Read more
‘Disorders of consciousness’: The million-dollar question and the mysteries of coma
An ‘acute brain failure’ jettisons a patient, their doctors and families into an anxious twilight zone. How aware is a person in a coma? And how are decisions made in the face of uncertainty? ⌘ Read more
High hopes, low quality: special levies and repairs plague new apartment owners
Cracks, leaks, and cladding – there are hidden dangers in Australia’s new apartments, and it’s costing owners thousands. ⌘ Read more
In her day job, Rachel works with koalas. One call changes that
When they get the call, Rachel and Luke brave cold weather and choppy seas in an inflatable vessel to free unlucky humpback whales stuck in fishing lines. ⌘ Read more
Pentecost marks the ‘miraculous mayhem’ of the Holy Spirit’s descent
For me, the word ghost did not conjure up a scary, spectral thing, but rather a childish celestial Casper who made good things happen. ⌘ Read more
Conflict whisperer: This man knows when you’re angry and how to stop it ruining a night out
Security expert Scott Taylor said pride and ego as well as alcohol and drugs drive the aggression that night-time venue operators want to stamp out. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Sunday, May 19
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today's interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Multiple people injured in crash between bus and truck in Sydney's west
Bus passengers are among those hurt after a crash between the vehicle and a truck in Wetherill Park. ⌘ Read more
Veteran and partner left homeless after Perth house fire
A Perth veteran and his partner are living on the streets tonight after their Subiaco home went up in flames. ⌘ Read more
Second man charged over alleged stabbing in Safety Bay
A second man has been charged with murder over a stabbing death in Safety Bay. ⌘ Read more
How about a vision of Australia as a free and fair country?**
Readers discuss separating ‘good’ and ‘bad’ classroom students, Dutton’s search for a “vision”, the joy of dog ownership, and the disappointments of Brisbane’s attractions. ⌘ Read more
Support for Broncos star's father arrested over alleged drug plot
The Australian Government says it'll support Gregor Haas, who's in the process of being extradited from the Philippines to Indonesia. ⌘ Read more
Kebab shop owner speaks after assisting abducted mum and baby
The owner of a kebab shop has spoken after he gave refuge to a mother and her baby who were abducted at knifepoint. ⌘ Read more
Liverpool shopkeeper defends woman from alleged knife attack
A Liverpool shopkeeper has put himself in harms way to protect a woman and her baby from a man allegedly threatening them with a knife. ⌘ Read more
Police hunting driver and passenger after dramatic rollover
Police are hunting the driver and passenger of a Holden sedan which lost control along Victoria Drive at Outer Harbour, just after 3am. ⌘ Read more
Products recalled from baby brand over safety concerns
Several products from a baby toy and accessories brand have been recalled due to serious safety concerns. ⌘ Read more
Police investigating double fatal crash north of Gawler
Major Crash Police are investigating a devastating collision north of Gawler which killed a man and a woman in their 60s. ⌘ Read more
Steph had no idea stopping her antianxiety medication could be deadly
A treatment centre helping those dependent on benzodiazepines such as Xanax and Valium will be forced to cut its clinician numbers from 10 to three when funding runs out. ⌘ Read more
Support for Broncos star's father arrested over alleged drug plot
The Australian Government says it'll support Gregor Haas, who's in the process of being extradited from the Philippines to Indonesia. ⌘ Read more
Ambulance ramping hits record high in Queensland
Ambulance ramping has hit a record high in Queensland, 9News can reveal ahead of the release of new data tomorrow. ⌘ Read more
Kebab shop owner speaks after assisting abducted mum and baby
The owner of a kebab shop has spoken after he gave refuge to a mother and her baby who were abducted at knifepoint. ⌘ Read more
Mum asks footy clubs to go vegan for post-game Barbeques
A Melbourne footy mum and animal activist has sparked debate, asking clubs to ditch meat sausages in favour of vegan options at traditional post match barbeques. ⌘ Read more
Liverpool shopkeeper defends woman from alleged knife attack
A Liverpool shopkeeper has put himself in harms way to protect a woman and her baby from a man allegedly threatening them with a knife. ⌘ Read more
Business groups demand smaller wage increases
Business groups are demanding smaller wage increases for low-income workers, in a bid to bring down inflation and avoid making unemployment worse. ⌘ Read more
Penrith player charged over alleged domestic violence incident
Penrith Panthers player Taylan May has been charged over an alleged domestic violence incident. ⌘ Read more
Australian tourist injured in Afghanistan shooting
An Australian tourist has been injured in a shooting attack in central Afghanistan. ⌘ Read more
Peaceful protest or academic disruption? Melbourne University Gaza camp-in goes on
Students at the University of Melbourne have vowed to continue their protest over Gaza from inside the campus. ⌘ Read more
Fourth A league player expected to be charged over alleged corruption upon return to NSW
Macarthur FC players Ulises Davila, Kearyn Baccus, and Clayton Lewis were picked up by organised crime detectives on Friday, suspected of deliberately conceding yellow cards to manipulate offshore betting markets. A fourth man featured prominently in their police interviews. ⌘ Read more
Feds and Qld share $864 million cost run-over for second M1 project
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has tipped in an extra $432 million – matching Queensland’s share – as the cost of stage one of the Coomera Connector project soars by an extra $864 million to $3.02 billion. ⌘ Read more
Boardwalk to nowhere: Council bungles upgrade of coastal path
Waverley Council has been forced to revise its upgrade of a coastal walk after residents complained it would let tourists look into their bedrooms. ⌘ Read more
Oasis Ball 2024
Oasis Ball 2024, held at Crown, celebrating WA’s advertising and communications industry, and raising money for The Oasis Project. ⌘ Read more
Coordinating chaos: Counter-terror drill nine months in making as crews prepare for worst
In a large-scale counter-terrorism exercise, Victoria’s emergency services have tested how they would respond to a major attack. ⌘ Read more
The Age photos of the week, May 18, 2024
The Age photos of the week, May 18, 2024 ⌘ Read more
Consular assistance to be offered to Payne Haas’s father: Chalmers
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says consular assistance will be offered to Broncos forward Payne Haas’s father Gregor, who faces the death penalty after being arrested on drug charges in the Philippines. ⌘ Read more
‘Impossible to sleep or work’: How roadworks made Noel’s life a misery
The NSW transport agency appreciates its construction projects can impact residents, but Noel Painton Smith and her neighbours say a major highway upgrade is damaging their homes and health. ⌘ Read more
Teen faces attempted murder charge over fight, stabbing
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after an alleged fight ended in a stabbing in the Brisbane suburb of Acacia Ridge. ⌘ Read more
Second man charged with murder over Safety Bay stabbing
A 50-year-old man has been accused of stabbing a 30-year-old man to death in a Safety Bay home two weeks ago. A 46-year-old man was also earlier charged over the same incident. ⌘ Read more
Queensland needs ‘thousands more hotel rooms’ before 2032 Games
The Sport and Tourism minister says a report is under way targeting how and where Queensland should build 2032 Games accommodation. ⌘ Read more
Video emerges of rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs allegedly assaulting partner
Confronting vision has emerged of disgraced rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs allegedly assaulting his former partner inside a hotel. ⌘ Read more
Broncos star’s father arrested in Philippines over alleged drug smuggling plot
The father of Broncos star Payne Haas could face the death penalty after being arrested in the Philippines over an alleged drug smuggling plot. ⌘ Read more
Polar blast hits Sydney
A polar blast is sweeping through parts of the nation's south-east, with Sydney copping the first round of intense winds. ⌘ Read more
Children’s author accused of grooming children online
Police allege the 41-year-old man, who was arrested in Sydney’s west on Friday, used his position to “engage inappropriately with children”. ⌘ Read more
A promise no one asked for and cuts no one wants to see
The state government owes it to Victorians to be up front about its plans for the health system. ⌘ Read more
Inside the secret place saving women
It is hidden behind a high fence and protected by 16 security cameras. This place of safety is where women escaping violence get the chance for a new life. ⌘ Read more
The map that shows the winners and losers from Sydney’s road toll shake-up
Toll road giant Transurban has released internal modelling that is contested by the man leading a sweeping review of Sydney’s motorway network. ⌘ Read more
‘Part of this conspiracy’: The Australian journalist at the centre of the Trump trial
The criminal trial of former President Donald Trump has heard much about Australian journalist Dylan Howard’s role in perfecting the dark art of “catch and kill”. ⌘ Read more
Lifting spirits: The push-up king is taking his challenge to the world
Nick Hudson wants to improve mental health around the globe, one push-up at a time. ⌘ Read more
The May 18 Edition
Inside the fight to free Kathleen Folbigg \\| Why run clubs are gaining pace \\| Not a grandparent? You’re not alone \\| Bernie Sanders on the American Dream myth ⌘ Read more
More warnings but no action against Melbourne Uni’s Gaza sit-in
Frustrated Jewish students and community leaders have called on the University of Melbourne to make good on its promise to end the occupation of a campus building by pro-Palestinian protesters. ⌘ Read more
‘Love or lust’: Travelling chastity preacher at schools sparks parent backlash
The virtues of modesty and virginity will be discussed at the talks, which parents have criticised as outdated. ⌘ Read more
Tears, abuse, remorse: Inside Sydney’s domestic violence court
NSW established the Specialist Family Violence court list in September last year. So how is it working? ⌘ Read more
Revealed: The new front in Sydney’s 40-year HIV battle
Australia’s oldest AIDS charity is taking the battle against HIV, homophobia and discrimination to western Sydney as the virus affects a new generation. ⌘ Read more
They call it ‘MoPo’: Dame Edna’s hidden gem of the north is changing
Even the concreted-over creek is being brought back to life as Moonee Ponds ascends into the sky. ⌘ Read more
Three great cities, one big lesson on Sydney’s peculiar relationship with space
I’ve just returned from Hong Kong, London and Paris – three cities notable for what they lack when compared with Sydney: space. And yet they’re the richer for it. ⌘ Read more