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Sydney has a date with density. I asked a gold medal architect how we get it right
When it comes to urban planning, award-winning architect Philip Thalis says the harbour city has been failed by all tiers of government, and for a very long time. ⌘ Read more
Medicine shortages that affect our most vulnerable are unacceptable
Australia has a supply problem with vital medicines, causing anxiety for patients and overloading already burdened physicians. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Sunday, May 26
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today's interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
New national consent ads
The new consent ads are part of a national campaign launched by the federal government. ⌘ Read more
Double murder-suicide investigation launched after three killed
A man who fatally shot a mother and daughter before turning the gun on himself at a home in an affluent Perth suburb, was looking for his ex-wife. ⌘ Read more
Double murder-suicide investigation launched after three killed
A man who fatally shot a mother and daughter before turning the gun on himself at a home in an affluent Perth suburb, was looking for his ex-wife. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with murder after allegedly hitting cyclist
A man has been charged with murder after allegedly hitting a cyclist with his car in Perth yesterday afternoon. ⌘ Read more
New national consent ads
The new consent ads are part of a national campaign launched by the federal government. ⌘ Read more
Floreat mother and daughter murdered over friend’s marriage breakdown
Jennifer Petelczyc, 59, and her youngest daughter Gretl, 18, were senselessly murdered on Friday after becoming the unsuspecting victims in the marriage breakdown of a family friend which ended in a gunman storming their house. ⌘ Read more
The check-out might be the only human contact some of us get all day
Readers discuss customer service and ask why Coles is not hiring more human assistants when self check-out theft has risen 20 per cent. ⌘ Read more
‘Concerning’ rise in measles cases as travellers import virus
There have been 35 reported cases of measles in 2024 so far, compared with 26 last year. Experts blame international outbreaks and declining vaccination rates. ⌘ Read more
Social media companies could be forced to compensate scam victims
Social media giants could be forced to pay fines and even compensate victims of online scams under new laws being worked on by the federal government ⌘ Read more
Family home allegedly targeted by firebombs
A family has been left terrified after their home was allegedly targeted by teenagers with firebombs. ⌘ Read more
Man who killed mother, daughter in Floreat home was looking for his ex-wife
The man attended the Floreat house looking for his ex-wife, but when he realised she wasn’t there, he instead killed a 59-year-old woman, and an 18-year-old woman, before turning the gun on himself. ⌘ Read more
Teenager hospitalised after Melbourne shooting
A teenager is in hospital following shooting which came just hours after an assassination attempt on former bikie Sam Abdulrahim. ⌘ Read more
The power of crying in public, more specifically, on the 8.08am train to Central
I’m sorry to everyone in the silent carriage who listened to my stifled sobs, but I finally understand the benefits of having a good – and public – cry. ⌘ Read more
Residents escape Victoria house fire
Residents fled a home in Kew after a fire broke out ⌘ Read more
Man dead, woman rushed to hospital after house fire
A 61-year-old man has died and a 46-year-old woman was rushed to hospital after a house fire broke out in Adelaide's south this morning. ⌘ Read more
Double murder-suicide investigation launched after three killed
A man who fatally shot a mother and daughter before turning the gun on himself at a home in an affluent Perth suburb, was looking for his ex-wife. ⌘ Read more
Weapons and drugs allegedly seized at home
A search of a South Australian home allegedly uncovered cannabis along with other illicit substances and drug equipment, alongside weapons including a machete. ⌘ Read more
Two more government flights for New Caledonia
Two more government-assisted flights from New Caledonia's capital Noumea left for Australia today ⌘ Read more
Longtime Today Show contributor Dr Ric Gordon dies
Longtime Today Show contributor Dr Ric Gordon has died of pancreatic cancer, aged 69. ⌘ Read more
Social media companies could be forced to compensate scam victims
Social media giants could be forced to pay fines and even compensate victims of online scams under new laws being worked on by the federal government ⌘ Read more
Neighbour charged with assault as Sydney home goes up in flames
A neighbour has been charged after allegedly assaulting police at the scene of a massive blaze in Sydney's west. ⌘ Read more
Rescue Operation at Mount Barney
A major rescue operation unfolded today after a man fell down an embankment at Mount Barney. ⌘ Read more
Family home allegedly targeted by firebombs
A family has been left terrified after their home was allegedly targeted by teenagers with firebombs. ⌘ Read more
Former NASA boss arrives to boost Aussie space race
Lt Gen Larry James has moved to Australia to increase our teaching and research capability. ⌘ Read more
Bridgerton in Brunswick? Regency romance arrives in Melbourne
Fans of the hit Netflix series frocked up for the lavish interactive Bridgerton experience, dripping with sumptuous sets and selfie moments. ⌘ Read more
Is Clover to blame for turning Oxford Street from party precinct into a ghost town?**
A troubled construction project has added to the woes plaguing Sydney’s iconic gay strip. ⌘ Read more
Google reviewers post 20 million ratings a day, but what drives them?**
From museums to McDonald’s, dedicated Google reviewers list their gripes and grievances to score points on the “gamified” platform. ⌘ Read more
The lost delivery riders causing chaos on toll roads and tunnels
The increase in food delivery services means more bicycle and scooter riders are getting lost on some of Melbourne’s busiest freeways and tollway tunnels. ⌘ Read more
Man who killed mother, daughter in Floreat home was the ex-husband of a friend
A 63-year-old man who shot and killed a mother and teenage daughter inside their home in Perth’s western suburbs on Friday was the ex-husband of one of the mother’s friends, WA Police have confirmed. ⌘ Read more
Perth cyclist dies after being ‘run down by suspected vigilante’**
A 48-year-old Perth cyclist has died after allegedly being run down by a driver in a suspected act of vigilantism. ⌘ Read more
The lion behind Sikh generosity in Australia
Love motivated Ajmer Singh Gill, whose pivotal role in his adopted homeland spawned a community whose generosity has set the bar for people in good times and in times of distress. ⌘ Read more
Qld builds on housing push with $1000 tool cashback for apprentices
The payment for first-year apprentices is part of continued efforts to meet the state’s housing and infrastructure demands amid cost-of-living pressures. ⌘ Read more
Are these two Sydney gift shops too similar? One thinks so
A war of words has erupted between two gift shops in the city’s inner west, after one publicly accused a newcomer of copying several elements of its business. ⌘ Read more
Former Nine News boss Darren Wick accused by staff of drunken, lecherous behaviour
Current and former staff allege the former head of news and current affairs engaged in “alcohol-fuelled grope sessions” and his drunken, lecherous behaviour was an “open secret”. ⌘ Read more
Two women killed, man dead, after shooting in Floreat home
WA Police have confirmed a 60-year-old man killed two women, before turning the gun on himself. ⌘ Read more
Perth cyclist dies in hospital after horror crash
On Saturday morning, police confirmed the man had died, after being hit by a car in Carlisle on Friday afternoon. ⌘ Read more
The Age photos of the week, May 25, 2024
The week in photos from our award-winning staff photographers and regular contributing photographers at The Age. ⌘ Read more
‘A sick joke’: Man dressed in camouflage scares joggers on Bay Run
Amid heightened debate about women’s safety in Australia, the prank has prompted outrage from local runners and the mayor, who has reported the man to NSW Police. ⌘ Read more
YouTuber scaring Bay Run joggers
The unknown man was quizzed about his actions on the popular inner west track by Instagram teacher Sarah Weston. ⌘ Read more
YouTuber scaring Bay Run joggers
The unknown man was quizzed about his actions on the popular inner west track by Instagram teacher Sarah Weston. ⌘ Read more
‘This is a really dark day’: Report reveals perilous state of WA’s little penguin population
A damning population report conducted by scientists in November was finally handed to Rockingham councillors on Wednesday night. ⌘ Read more
Neighbour charged with assault as Sydney home goes up in flames
A neighbour has been charged after allegedly assaulting police at the scene of a massive blaze in Sydney's west. ⌘ Read more
Two dead after shooting in Perth
Two people have died and a third is critical after a shooting in Perth. ⌘ Read more
Perth cyclist dies in hospital after horror crash
On Saturday morning, police confirmed the man had died, after being hit by a car in Carlisle on Friday afternoon. ⌘ Read more
Two dead after shooting in Perth
Two people have died and a third is critical after a shooting in Perth. ⌘ Read more
Neighbour charged with assault as Sydney home goes up in flames
A neighbour has been charged after allegedly assaulting police at the scene of a massive blaze in Sydney's west. ⌘ Read more
Two dead after shooting in Perth
Two people have died and a third is critical after a shooting in Perth. ⌘ Read more
Two casinos, one dream: the battle for Sydney’s gamblers
One casino has been approved to operate, but is laying off staff. The other has just emerged red-faced from an inquiry that may result in losing its licence. Is it possible for casinos to turn a profit in the brave new regulatory world? ⌘ Read more
How Bondi Icebergs morphed from somewhere to swim to a place to heal
Swimming is about more than exercise. It’s about solace, meditation, emotional sustenance – and, at this Sydney ocean pool, community. ⌘ Read more
Former Nine News boss Darren Wick accused by staff of drunken, lecherous behaviour
Current and former staff allege the former head of news and current affairs engaged in “alcohol-fuelled grope sessions” and his drunken, lecherous behaviour was an “open secret”. ⌘ Read more
Ken Wyatt is not known for anger. But when he read his family’s government files ...
The former minister for Indigenous Australians thought he knew everything about the heartache of his people. Then he read about the treatment of his forebears. ⌘ Read more
Influence and access: What Gina Rinehart wanted in return for Olympic-sized sponsorship
The billionaire’s generosity to Olympians means she is adored by athletes. But her company’s demands to install Dawn Fraser to head Olympic swimming reveals a desire for something in return. ⌘ Read more
How St Kilda remains St Kilda against all odds
St Kilda is a place constantly in transition. While cash is flowing into the bayside suburb, it’s also an area that locals will fight doggedly to protect. ⌘ Read more
The May 25 Edition
The Unsatisfactory Spouses Club \\| Ken Wyatt’s stolen generations discovery \\| The most photographed pool on our most famous beach ⌘ Read more
The truth about immigration and Sydney’s housing crisis
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton wants to make immigration a key policy in the next election. But its effects on Sydney’s rental and house prices is complicated. ⌘ Read more
Good Weekend Superquiz and Saturday Target Time, May 25
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today's interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Whale rescued near Rottnest Island
A rescue mission has unfolded off Rottnest Island, with a 12 metre humpback whale tangled in fishing line. ⌘ Read more
Why young people want elders to be more involved in this sensitive issue
In Queensland’s Youth Parliament, the representatives are better behaved than adult MPs. And Jessica Stone, 18, is one of those pushing for positive change. ⌘ Read more
The next Brisbane suburb earmarked for an urban renewal makeover
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has nominated Stones Corner as Brisbane’s next urban renewal zone. With almost 400 units under construction, local traders are cautiously optimistic. ⌘ Read more
Nine Australians injured from passenger jet turbulence appeal for medevac flights home
Australians injured in plunging Singapore Airlines flight appeal to be brought home from Thailand. ⌘ Read more
Three people shot in Perth’s west
Two people have been killed and a third person rushed to hospital in a critical condition after an alleged shooting in Floreat. ⌘ Read more
Three people shot in Perth’s north
Two people have been killed and a third person rushed to hospital in a critical condition after an alleged shooting in Floreat. ⌘ Read more
NSW announces initiative to subsidise solar batteries
Solar batteries will become more accessible for NSW residents as the state launches a subsidised battery initiative. ⌘ Read more
Triple shooting: Two dead, one injured at Floreat home
Police confirmed two people are dead and one has been taken to hospital after neighbours heard shots being fired on Friday afternoon. ⌘ Read more
We are a big gas producer, why the scare campaign about running out?**
Readers ask how Australia, one of the world’s biggest gas exporters, could be facing a shortage at home. Listen to the experts, not the gas producers, they write, to find out if there’s any truth in claims of supply shortages for Victorians. ⌘ Read more
Young man returns to football after devastating injury
A man who was injured in a cliff-diving accident has made a return to the game he loves, years after his devastating injury. ⌘ Read more
Sturt Football Club vandalised with offensive slurs
A football club in Adelaide has been vandalised with graffiti and offensive slurs. ⌘ Read more
Single entry wins entire $150 million Powerball jackpot
A ticket bought in South Australia has the winning numbers for Australia's third-largest lottery prize. ⌘ Read more
‘Just bad luck’: Separate strains of bird flu found at Victorian egg farms
More than 560,000 chickens have been destroyed at two farms in Victoria’s west as officials confirmed two different strains of avian influenza were detected at the properties. ⌘ Read more
Reynolds fights to add WhatsApp ‘collaboration’ to Higgins defamation row
Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds will attempt to add a fresh claim to her high-stakes defamation row with Brittany Higgins. ⌘ Read more
Western Sydney launches tourism campaign
A group of Western Sydney councils have begun advertising to tourists in a bid to get more visitors into the area. ⌘ Read more
Sydney lights up for Vivid 2024
Vivid 2024 has officially begun, lighting up the city over the next month. ⌘ Read more
Doctors warn of pneumonia medicine shortage
Doctors are warning of a medicine shortage for walking pneumonia as it spreads among children in Queensland. ⌘ Read more
New diabetes drug trialled in Melbourne
A new diabetes drug claimed to be 'better than Ozempic' will be trialled in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Five teenagers charged after luxury car allegedly stolen
Five teenagers have been charged after a luxury car was allegedly stolen north of Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Disgraced Queensland lawyer to be jailed for 10 years
A disgraced Queensland criminal lawyer has been jailed for 10 years after running a fraudulent cash scheme within his law firm. ⌘ Read more
Disgraced AFL legend charged over historic sex crimes
Disgraced AFL legend Barry Cable has been charged over historic sex crimes. ⌘ Read more
War of words continues over Ros Bates parliament comments
The bitter feud in Queensland parliament exploded today with insults, personal attacks and threats of legal action. ⌘ Read more
Professional boxer Sam Abdulrahim survives second shooting in Melbourne
Suleiman "Sam" Abdulrahim has survived an attempted assassination outside in home in Melbourne's north. ⌘ Read more
NSW announces initiative to subsidise solar batteries
Solar batteries will become more accessible for NSW residents as the state launches a subsidised battery initiative. ⌘ Read more
Ex-US pilot accused of training Chinese military loses legal bid to block extradition
An ex-US fighter pilot and Australian citizen has been ruled eligible for extradition to his former home country for prosecution. ⌘ Read more
Man arrested after allegedly stabbing mother, brother
A man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing his brother and mum in a Marrickville home. ⌘ Read more
The Eraring era must end
The Minns government’s decision to extend Eraring’s operations sets a dangerous precedent for more fossil fuels. For human well-being and the preservation of our environment, we should be rapidly rolling out energy efficiency measures and renewable energy, not propping up dirty coal stations. ⌘ Read more
Nine Australians injured from passenger jet turbulence appeal for medevac flights home
Australians injured in plunging Singapore Airlines flight appeal to be brought home from Thailand. ⌘ Read more
Ex-AFL player Barry Cable charged with alleged child sex abuse
WA Police have charged ex-AFL player Barry Cable with the alleged historic sexual abuse of a young girl. ⌘ Read more
Prolific circumcision doctor banned from performing the surgery
The Medical Board of Australia has forbidden Melbourne doctor Hershel Goldman, one of Victoria’s most in-demand circumcision doctors, from performing the operations. ⌘ Read more
AFL racism case may become ‘juggernaut out of control’ with clubs added, judge says
A Victorian Supreme Court judge has expressed scepticism about a plan to add all 18 AFL clubs to a class action against the league over allegations of historical racism led by Phil Krakouer and including at least six other footballers. ⌘ Read more
Former sex crimes detective guilty of groping teen, not guilty of rape
A jury also found Glen Coleman abused his position of public office. Now, it can be revealed he faces a second trial on other serious offences. ⌘ Read more
As it happened: Brisbane on Friday, May 24
The latest news in and aroun Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
NSW announces initiative to subsidise solar batteries
Solar batteries will become more accessible for NSW residents as the state launches a subsidised battery initiative. ⌘ Read more
Man arrested after allegedly stabbing mother, brother
A man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing his brother and mum in a Marrickville home. ⌘ Read more
Ex-US pilot accused of training Chinese military loses legal bid to block extradition
An ex-US fighter pilot and Australian citizen has been ruled eligible for extradition to his former home country for prosecution. ⌘ Read more
New diabetes drug trialled in Melbourne
A new diabetes drug claimed to be 'better than Ozempic' will be trialled in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Car ploughs into Lake Macquarie store
A car has crashed through a sewing shop in NSW's Hunter region, causing major damage. ⌘ Read more
Victoria Police 'deeply sorry' for its role in the Stolen Generations
Victoria Police Commissioner Shane Patton has issued an apology to Indigenous communities for the involvement of the police force in the Stolen Generations. ⌘ Read more
Two years after Carol Clay was shot in the head, police found a skull fragment
In the remote Wonnangatta Valley, crime scene examiners found a single piece of skull. That led them to more fragments in the search for Carol Clay and Russell Hill. ⌘ Read more
Professional boxer Sam Abdulrahim survives second shooting in Melbourne
Suleiman "Sam" Abdulrahim has survived an attempted assassination outside in home in Melbourne's north. ⌘ Read more