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She cleared native trees, he’s accused of lying over dumped asbestos. Meet the Khouzames
George Khouzame was responsible for the Condell Park house that collapsed. His wife was found guilty of a huge illegal land clearing. Now he’s being prosecuted in relation to dumping waste that includes asbestos. ⌘ Read more
From rocks to frocks: Mining magnate Gina Rinehart’s fashionable move
Australia’s richest person is giving the Brisbane Fashion Festival a dose of her famous generosity, and the festival thinks that’s great. ⌘ Read more
The power of a pie: South West baking success story starts new chapter
All killer, no filler: glorious hand-pressed pies are coming to the Margaret River township – now that the necessary equipment has cleared customs. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Monday, June 3
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Qantas to introduce new boarding approach to keep flights on time
From June 25, domestic customers will board in small groups, rather than all passengers queuing to board at the same time. ⌘ Read more
Restrictions on firearms to tighten in WA
Firearm owners accused of domestic violence in Western Australia will soon automatically have their guns removed pending an investigation. ⌘ Read more
How MPs give themselves a lift
Though there’s always a case for the removal of plaque. ⌘ Read more
‘It could be any of us’: Top scientists sound alarm over unreliable evidence
The Australian Academy of Science chief is calling for law reform after questions were raised over Robert Farquharson’s case. ⌘ Read more
An unbiased ABC must invite and controversy
In the wake of ABC journalist Laura Tingle’s comments last week that Australia is racist, readers discuss the idea of “bias” at the national broadcaster, and debate whether her claim is right, or wrong. ⌘ Read more
Teachers call for trial of body cameras in classrooms
Some desperate teachers in Queensland are calling for a trial of body cameras to help combat a rise in violence from students. ⌘ Read more
Would-be luxury car thieves run over one of their own in bungled burglary
A group of wannabe luxury car thieves in Queensland have run over one of their own in a 12-tonne tank and ultimately thwarted their plan. ⌘ Read more
Family’s plea after grandfather’s disappearance
A Victorian family is pleading for help to find a missing grandfather who vanished five days ago after being discharged from hospital. ⌘ Read more
Urgent plea to help migrant women in domestic violence crisis
There is an urgent plea to the government to help migrant women falling through the cracks in the domestic violence crisis. ⌘ Read more
Australia prepares to surrender billions of dollars in gas revenue
Australia is preparing to surrender billions of dollars in gas revenue to stymie Beijing's attempts to woo one of our nearest neighbours. ⌘ Read more
Labor inaction plays into the hands of a Trump-lite
In Peter Hartcher’s incisive article about Donald Trump he explains why Trump is likely to win; “America no longer offers a dream to ordinary working people”. The same can probably be said for Australia. Labor has deserted its traditional base; “ordinary working people” who have borne the brunt of higher interest rates and the general cost of living. ⌘ Read more
Desperate search for nurse enters second night
A desperate search for a nursing student believed buried in a western Sydney house explosion has entered its second night. ⌘ Read more
Forget the cold, let’s go fly a kite, say well rugged-up ‘pilots’**
Missing the big kite-flying events from India, Kaushal Parikh quit his office job two years ago to run kite festivals around the country. ⌘ Read more
Is Brisbane a bit slow, or is City Hall just winding me up?**
You might say I’ve got too much time on my hands, but have you noticed the City Hall clock is not on time? ⌘ Read more
Jewish school confident of move to Caulfield Hospital site
The school transports about 1000 students from Caulfield to Burwood each day and has called the hospital’s use of the Caulfield site a waste of valuable land. ⌘ Read more
Migration and crime blame game enters ugly territory
Nearly a fifth of about 150 former immigration detainees freed following the High Court’s landmark decision in November have since been charged with state offences. Just a third of 39 sex offenders released from detention were required to wear ankle monitors. One detainee went on to allegedly bash an elderly woman. Another detainee released under a different ... ⌘ Read more
Killer found with police uniforms and handcuffs to remain behind bars
Trent Jennings’ storied criminal history includes killing a man he met on Grindr during sex and tying up another, then robbing him of $400 and a Mercedes-Benz. ⌘ Read more
Help: Three teenagers rescued after car bogged near Kalbarri
The group were stranded for six hours and did not have any 4WD recovery equipment or an emergency beacon. ⌘ Read more
Terrifying moment woman realised her daughter was trapped under exploded townhouse
Neighbours have recounted the moment the mother of a nurse in her 30s discovered her daughter was trapped under rubble in Sydney’s west, as authorities race against time to find her. ⌘ Read more
This 125-year-old bowls club will be sold for millions – after its secret buyer was revealed
Members of the Elsternwick Club voted to accept a $15 million deal at a meeting on Sunday, despite a push from a large minority of members to save the club. ⌘ Read more
Planes will keep landing in hour before curfew ends if Sydney Airport gets its way
Australia’s largest airport wants to keep a rule that lets some international aircraft land in the hour before the overnight curfew lifts each morning. ⌘ Read more
Bluey and Robert Irwin team up to attract visitors to Queensland
An international audience will be urged to “Come and play in Bluey’s world”, as the state launches its biggest tourism campaign in a decade. ⌘ Read more
US teen charged over alleged $24 million discovery in suitcases
A United States teenager has been charged after he allegedly tried to bring meth into Australia in his suitcases. ⌘ Read more
‘Forgotten kids’ in detention falling between cracks
Qld youth workers are in despair over kids spending 20-plus hours a day confined to a room, while judges last week described one child’s isolation as a disgrace. ⌘ Read more
Listen to the new investigative podcast on triple murder case
In a new podcast investigation, we explore why a growing number of experts believe the case against convicted child killer Robert Farquharson is “fundamentally flawed”. ⌘ Read more
Evacuation centre set up after freak storm hits Perth and the south west
Perth and the south west has been buffeted overnight by a powerful cold front. ⌘ Read more
Drink driver blows near-fatal blood alcohol reading during breath test in ACT
A drink driver has blown a near-fatal blood alcohol reading during a breath test in the ACT, the highest recording police have ever seen. ⌘ Read more
Drink driver blows near-fatal blood alcohol reading during breath test in ACT
A drink driver has blown a near-fatal blood alcohol reading during a breath test in the ACT, the highest recording police have ever seen. ⌘ Read more
Rescue operation continues for woman trapped alive after gas explosion in Sydney’s west
Rescue crews have continued to search for a woman trapped beneath the rubble of a townhouse following a gas explosion in Sydney’s west. ⌘ Read more
Rescue efforts for missing woman continue after western Sydney townhouse explosion
Emergency services are holding out hope that a woman, believed to be trapped under the rubble of the Whalan townhouse that exploded on Saturday, is still alive. ⌘ Read more
Airlines work to clear backlog of stranded passengers at Perth airport after refuelling issue
Airlines are working to board a backlog of passengers stranded at Perth Airport after a refuelling issue caused lengthy delays. ⌘ Read more
Rescue operation continues for woman trapped alive after gas explosion in Sydney’s west
Rescue crews have continued to search for a woman trapped beneath the rubble of a townhouse following a gas explosion in Sydney’s west. ⌘ Read more
Sydney braces for more heavy rain after downpours spark flood rescues
Heavy rain will continue today across parts of NSW today after downpours sparked 140 calls for help last night including two flood rescues carried out. ⌘ Read more
Boeing Starliner test flight cancelled just minutes before liftoff
Boeing's Starliner test flight has been called off just 3 minutes and 50 seconds before liftoff due to computer problems. ⌘ Read more
Rescue operation continues for woman trapped alive after gas explosion in Sydney’s west
Rescue crews have continued to search for a woman trapped beneath the rubble of a townhouse following a gas explosion in Sydney’s west. ⌘ Read more
Car ploughs into pizza restaurant in Melbourne’s north-east
Diners have had a lucky escape after a grey sedan ploughed into a pizza shop at Preston in Melbourne’s north-east overnight. ⌘ Read more
Rescue operation continues for woman trapped alive after gas explosion in Sydney’s west
Rescue crews have continued to search for a woman trapped beneath the rubble of a townhouse following a gas explosion in Sydney’s west. ⌘ Read more
Sydney braces for more heavy rain after downpours spark flood rescues
Heavy rain will continue today across parts of NSW today after downpours sparked 140 calls for help last night including two flood rescues carried out. ⌘ Read more
Take The Age quiz
Test your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s weekly quiz. ⌘ Read more
Car ploughs into pizza restaurant in Melbourne’s north-east
Diners have had a lucky escape after a grey sedan ploughed into a pizza shop at Preston in Melbourne’s north-east overnight. ⌘ Read more
Sydney braces for more heavy rain after downpours spark flood rescues
Heavy rain will continue today across parts of NSW today after downpours sparked 140 calls for help last night including two flood rescues carried out. ⌘ Read more
Airlines work to clear backlog of stranded passengers at Perth airport after refuelling issue
Airlines are working to board a backlog of passengers stranded at Perth Airport after a refuelling issue caused lengthy delays. ⌘ Read more
Leaning into personal mottos for mirth, and faith for hope
None of us entirely lives up to our conscience or our moral insight. But hope can be found. ⌘ Read more
A 125-year-old bowls club rejected a secret sale. Then the mystery buyer was revealed
Members of the Elsternwick Club will again vote on the $15 million deal this weekend, but a group opposed to the sale is plotting to take over the board. ⌘ Read more
One crash killed three soldiers, the other three boys. Both featured this strange detail
Why would people stuck in a sinking car turn off the heater, ignition or headlights? ⌘ Read more
Caravan owners trash trailer timeframes and create parking pain for residents
There were 17 caravans left in a quiet side street next to St Kilda Cemetery last week, and residents say the practice has created an eyesore and parking problems. ⌘ Read more
Triple tragedy at Swan Island
Details from the death by drowning of three SAS soldiers in Port Phillip bay in 2007 bore remarkable similarities to those uncovered in the case of Robert Farquharson. ⌘ Read more
Airline, insurer under fire after lost luggage mars veterans’ Anzac Day trip
Transport Minister Catherine King said the lack of fair treatment for passengers in Australia was incredibly disappointing. ⌘ Read more
If Australia’s a racist country, it’s not just a black and white issue
There is an authorial arrogance to writers’ festival anti-racism, in which whiteness is forever and always the protagonist. ⌘ Read more
Trump jokes he will be dictator for a day. But could it happen?**
They can pardon a turkey and order a nuclear strike – but could a sitting US president really sweep away all checks and balances on power and rule unchallenged? ⌘ Read more
How much screen time is too much? This is the answer to every parent’s question
New data reveals how Australian schools rank among OECD nations for the time students spend on digital devices in classrooms. ⌘ Read more
E-cigarette use rising in NSW despite vapers saying they want to quit
The number of people using vapes in NSW increased last year, but survey data suggests more than half are considering quitting in the next six months. ⌘ Read more
‘It was the first time they had heard Alan Jones afraid’: Sally McManus
The union “nun” talks about Albanese, Dutton, pizza, and why she has grudging respect for Michaelia Cash. ⌘ Read more
Still waiting for your online order to arrive? You’re not the only one
NSW Fair Trading received more than 6000 complaints about delayed or missing orders last year, as advocates say consumers need more protection. ⌘ Read more
Online businesses owe it to their customers to do better
More than half of problematic transactions are now associated with e-commerce. ⌘ Read more
Girls think their vulvas should look like Barbie’s. These experts want to change that
With a growing number of young women seeking cosmetic genital surgery, health professionals are on a mission to challenge the Barbie “ideal”. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Sunday, June 2
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today's interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Queensland man appeals to find attackers after coward punch
Andrew McKenzie was set upon at random and says he's lucky to be alive but is fearful as his attackers remain on the run. ⌘ Read more
Sydney hit with unrelenting weekend rain
Unrelenting rain has ruined weekend plans across Sydney - washing out sport, community events and markets. ⌘ Read more
Defence minister calls out China’s naval aggression
The defence minister has taken to the global stage to call out China's rising aggression while speaking at the Asia-Pacific's pre-eminent defence summit. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane Airtrain fare cut in half
The price of a trip to the Brisbane Airport on the train will be cut in half as part of another cost-of-living sweetener being offered by the state government. ⌘ Read more
New twist in Stacey Thorne murder mystery after bombshell report
Bombshell report following Stacey Thorne’s 2007 death features new information around crucial evidence, arguing that Scott Austic was wrongly freed from prison. ⌘ Read more
Refuelling issue at Perth Airport causes travel chaos
Airlines are flying again after a major fuel issue at Perth Airport caused dozens of flights to be cancelled. ⌘ Read more
Refuelling issue at Perth Airport causes travel chaos
Airlines are flying again after a major fuel issue at Perth Airport caused dozens of flights to be cancelled. ⌘ Read more
Rescuers listening for sounds from rubble amid search for missing person
A townhouse in Whalan burst into flames in an explosion so loud it was heard in neighbouring suburbs, leaving at least six people injured and one unaccounted for. ⌘ Read more
Sydney’s rain to continue all weekend, as dry morning gives way to drenching
After an overcast but dry start to the day, the rain hit Sydney just before midday, with more than 20 millimetres recorded at Observatory Hill by 2pm. ⌘ Read more
Sydney’s rain to continue all weekend, as dry morning gives way to drenching
After an overcast but dry start to the day, the rain hit Sydney just before midday, with more than 20 millimetres recorded at Observatory Hill by 2pm. ⌘ Read more
Concerns raised over Port Noarlunga jetty
Port Noarlunga’s jetty is concerning local residents, who say the structure has been declining for years. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane Airtrane fare cut in half
The price of a trip to the Brisbane Airport on the train will be cut in half as part of another cost-of-living sweetener being offered by the state government. ⌘ Read more
Allegedly stolen Audi chased by police on M1
A high-speed pursuit has played out along the M1 overnight, with dozens of officers and the police helicopter tracking the driver in an allegedly stolen luxury car. ⌘ Read more
Three teenagers charged over alleged armed carjacking
Three teenagers have been charged after they allegedly stole a Melbourne woman's car while armed with a machete. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne Westfield security slammed after knife incident
A good samaritan who disarmed a teen with a knife in a Westfield shopping centre has slammed security guards for not intervening. ⌘ Read more
Ticketek targeted in major data hack
Ticketek has confirmed a "cyber incident" has impacted customer data. ⌘ Read more
Defence minister calls out China’s naval aggression
The defence minister has taken to the global stage to call out China's rising aggression while speaking at the Asia-Pacific's pre-eminent defence summit. ⌘ Read more
Sydney hit with unrelenting weekend rain
Unrelenting rain has ruined weekend plans across Sydney - washing out sport, community events and markets. ⌘ Read more
Five injured, one trapped after townhouse explosion
Five people have been injured and one is still trapped after an explosion at a townhouse in Sydney's west. ⌘ Read more
Refuelling issue at Perth Airport causes travel chaos
Airlines are flying again after a major fuel issue at Perth Airport caused dozens of flights to be cancelled. ⌘ Read more
Five injured, one trapped after townhouse explosion
Five people have been injured and one is still trapped after an explosion at a townhouse in Sydney's west ⌘ Read more
Refuelling issue at Perth Airport causes travel chaos
Airlines are flying again after a major fuel issue at Perth Airport caused dozens of flights to be cancelled. ⌘ Read more
Rescuers listening for sounds from rubble amid search for missing person
A townhouse in Whalan burst into flames in an explosion so loud it was heard in neighbouring suburbs, leaving at least six people injured and one unaccounted for. ⌘ Read more
Five injured, one trapped after townhouse explosion
Five people have been injured and one is still trapped after an explosion at a townhouse in Sydney's west ⌘ Read more
Six injured, one missing in ‘bomb-like’ explosion in Sydney’s west
A townhouse in Whalan has burst into flames in an explosion so loud it was heard in neighbouring suburbs, leaving at least six people injured and one unaccounted for. ⌘ Read more
Refuelling issue at Perth Airport causes travel chaos
Airlines are flying again after a major fuel issue at Perth Airport caused dozens of flights to be cancelled. ⌘ Read more
Rising numbers of flu, COVID-19 cases puts Victorian ambulances under the pump
Ambulance Victoria has urged the public only to call triple zero in an emergency after the number of COVID-19 cases in hospitals doubled in a month. ⌘ Read more
Six injured, one missing in ‘bomb-like’ explosion in Sydney’s west
A townhouse in Whalan has burst into flames in an explosion so loud it was heard in neighbouring suburbs, leaving at least six people injured and one unaccounted for. ⌘ Read more
Sydney’s rain to continue all weekend, as dry morning gives way to drenching
After an overcast but dry start to the day, the rain hit Sydney just before midday, with more than 20 millimetres recorded at Observatory Hill by 2pm. ⌘ Read more
Six injured, one missing in ‘bomb-like’ explosion in Sydney’s west
A townhouse in Whalan has burst into flames in an explosion so loud it was heard in neighbouring suburbs, leaving at least six people injured and one unaccounted for. ⌘ Read more
Six injured, one missing in ‘bomb-like’ explosion in Sydney’s west
A house in Whalan has burst into flames in an explosion so loud it was heard in neighbouring suburbs, leaving at least six people injured and one unaccounted for. ⌘ Read more
Perth Airport turns its attention to flight backlog as refuelling operations recommence after hours of chaos
Perth Airport has resolved a refuelling issue that had brought its operations to a standstill, forcing the cancellation of 59 flights and leaving thousands of travellers stranded across the globe. ⌘ Read more
House explosion in Sydney’s west shakes windows suburbs away
The second story of a townhouse has burst into flames with a smell of gas in the air. One person has been reported missing. ⌘ Read more
More experiences, more security: The future of Westfield Bondi Junction
A social wellness club and interactive sports store will replace David Jones food hall, as part of a makeover of Westfield Bondi Junction. ⌘ Read more
New pharmacist prescribing powers see thousands of women bypass their GP
Women aged between 18 and 65 who present with uncomplicated UTIs can head to the pharmacist instead of the GP, though doctors warn misdiagnoses can be dangerous. ⌘ Read more
Halving of Airtrain fares labelled a ‘cynical’ election vote grab
The opposition also says the six-month reduction in fares to and from Brisbane Airport is a stop-gap measure that fails to provide a long-term solution to the overpriced service. ⌘ Read more
The Age photos of the week, June 1, 2024
The week in photos from our award-winning staff photographers and regular contributing photographers at The Age. ⌘ Read more
From Wait Awhile to Where it’s At: A new story for our great state
We’ve embraced some none-too-flattering characterisations of our vast state in the past. But today we must celebrate some of its truly ground-breaking “firsts”. ⌘ Read more
Perth Airport plunged into chaos amid fuel delivery issues
Operations at Perth Airport have been plunged into chaos, with almost a dozen flights delayed or cancelled and passengers left stranded as it grapples with fuel delivery issues. ⌘ Read more