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Father confronted children’s mother during Sydney stabbing attack: police
The three children, including a paraplegic girl, were allegedly attacked in their sleep before their screams woke their father. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: PM promises $200m for Midland Hospital expansion; Truck crashes into CBD building
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane news live: Artists rally around QMusic award winner slammed by lord mayor; New Qld Tourism boss announced; Driver missing in floods
For today’s news updates as they happen in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane news live: Artists rally around QMusic award winner slammed by lord mayor; New Qld Tourism boss announced; Driver missing in floods
For today’s news updates as they happen in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here. ⌘ Read more
Queensland government to expand offences under 'adult crime. adult time'
The Queensland government has announced the list of offences eligible for 'adult crime, adult time' sentencing will be expanded. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane news live: Artists rally around QMusic award winner slammed by lord mayor; New Qld Tourism boss announced; Driver missing in floods
For today’s news updates as they happen in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane news live: Artists rally around QMusic award winner slammed by lord mayor; New Qld Tourism boss announced; Driver missing in floods
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Brisbane news live: Artists rally around QMusic award winner slammed by lord mayor; New Qld Tourism boss announced; Driver missing in floods
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Brisbane news live: Artists rally around QMusic award winner slammed by lord mayor; New Qld Tourism boss announced; Driver missing in floods
For today’s news updates as they happen in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here. ⌘ Read more
Three children stabbed in Sydney’s Hills District, mother arrested
Three children and their mother are in hospital after the incident in Sydney’s north-west on Monday morning. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane news live: Artists rally around QMusic award winner slammed by lord mayor; New Qld Tourism boss announced; Driver missing in floods
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Brisbane news live: Artists rally around QMusic award winner slammed by lord mayor; New Qld Tourism boss announced; Driver missing in floods
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Brisbane news live: Artists rally around QMusic award winner slammed by lord mayor
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Brisbane news live: Artists rally around QMusic award winner slammed by lord mayor
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Starc tears through Hyderabad
Mitchell Starc took five wickets as the Capitals downed Pat Cummins' Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane news live: Artists rally around QMusic award winner slammed by lord mayor
For today’s news updates as they happen in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here. ⌘ Read more
Three children, woman stabbed in Sydney
Three children and a woman have been stabbed in Baulkham Hills, Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Three children, woman stabbed in Sydney
Three children and a woman have been stabbed in Baulkham Hills, Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Multiple people stabbed in Sydney's north-west
A 46-year-old woman and three children have been stabbed in Baulkham Hills in Sydney's north-west. ⌘ Read more
Three children stabbed in Sydney’s Hills District
Three children have been stabbed and a woman known to them has been taken to hospital under police guard. ⌘ Read more
Major flood disaster in Queensland
A major flood in south-west Queensland is shaping up as one of the state's wort ever disasters. ⌘ Read more
New poll puts Albanese ahead of Dutton as preferred prime minister
The first poll results since the election was called puts Anthony Albanese ahead of Peter Dutton as preferred prime minister. ⌘ Read more
More people are driving into the CBD – and parking fines are up
Changes to parking in the City of Melbourne aimed at simplifying the experience enabled the council to rake in an additional $5 million in parking fines last year. ⌘ Read more
The surprising reason this neighbourhood opposes a new development
Inner West residents are pushing back against the state’s largest ever build-to-rent development – because they want more affordable housing on the site. ⌘ Read more
A very ABC farewell for outgoing boss, but departing star isn’t feeling the love
Aunty threw open the doors of its Studio 22 in Ultimo to send off David Anderson, as exiting presenter Simon Marnie frothed at the lack of an official goodbye. ⌘ Read more
‘It’s getting worse and worse’: Young Perth mother with terminal cancer stuck in ED for 36 hours
She posted a video after hospital staff were forced to park her at the end of a hallway and put up a makeshift curtain while they waited for a bed in a ward. ⌘ Read more
Second passenger train line faces two-month closure
Commuters also face disruptions from full or partial closures of the busy M1 metro line over several weekends, as well as services stopping earlier some nights. ⌘ Read more
‘Listen, Roger’: Green energy boss name-drops WA premier in bid to stave off wind-up, bogus invoice claims
The boss of hydrogen hopeful Infinite Green Energy has attempted to stave off a wind up bid by claiming premier Roger Cook can help the company plug a multimillion-dollar debt. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz, Monday, March 31
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ Read more
Why more than half of Queensland’s principals want to quit – and what it means for our kids
Almost 60 per cent of the state’s school principals “often seriously consider” quitting – the worst result in the country. ⌘ Read more
Residents told to evacuate after lightning sparks fires north of Perth
A surprise storm has put fire crews to the test with lightning sparking multiple blazes north of Perth. ⌘ Read more
Disaster for farmers in Queensland outback floods
Properties resemble inland seas in outback Queensland, spelling disaster for farmers, and some communities are still bracing for the worst. ⌘ Read more
Warning for beachgoers after teen trapped in sand
A warning has been issued after a teenager became trapped in a sand collapse on a Gold Coast beach. ⌘ Read more
Abuse from fragile, fearful men only fuels teal supporters
Readers wonder why some men find the prospect a teal candidate in the federal election so frightening. ⌘ Read more
Charlie Teo, George Calombaris and the others in Mick Gatto’s band of celebrity helpers
A charity gala for the underworld figure’s autism charity attracted some big names in an attempt to raise big bucks. ⌘ Read more
Golden rule: Dazzling day out for 1000 smiling dogs (and their devotees)
Gold fever has returned to a Victorian goldfields town, but this time in the name of love for a breed that continues to win hearts. ⌘ Read more
Search for boys missing from Adelaide
A search is under way for two little boys who went missing from Adelaide. ⌘ Read more
Pilot who survived air show crash still in hospital
The pilot who miraculously survived a crash at Avalon Air show remains in hospital. ⌘ Read more
Two teens killed in stolen car crash
Two teenagers have been killed while driving a stolen car in Melbourne, a tragic turn in Victoria's battle with youth crime. ⌘ Read more
Teen killed in ute crash
A weekend away for a group of friends has ended in tragedy with an 18-year-old killed in a ute rollover. ⌘ Read more
Couple’s plea for change maternity leave change
A couple whose baby died after six weeks has launched a campaign after the mother was forced back to work. ⌘ Read more
Woman fighting for life after alleged burnout goes wrong
A burnout gone wrong in Sydney has allegedly left a young woman fighting for life. ⌘ Read more
‘Interrupt, disrupt, expose’: Plan to drive MPs from Sydney’s mosques
A campaign is under way to force government and opposition politicians away from the city’s Islamic community by heckling and filming them. ⌘ Read more
Couple's lucky escape after bus smashes into Sydney house
A couple has had a lucky escape after a bus crashed into their house in Sydney's west. ⌘ Read more
Major parties pledge to fight cost of living
From the kitchen table to power prices, both major parties have today taken the election fight to the hip pocket. ⌘ Read more
‘Interrupt, disrupt, expose’: Plan to drive MPs from Sydney’s mosques
A campaign is under way to force government and opposition politicians away from the city’s Islamic community by heckling and filming them. ⌘ Read more
The three-storey apartment blocks coming soon to your neighbourhood
Townhouse and apartment developments can now be built closer to footpaths and neighbours with fast-tracked approval, under sweeping state government changes that override councils’ controls on local character. ⌘ Read more
Elsternwick erupts: NIMBYs v YIMBYs as VCAT bypass fuels local fury
Woolworths has sought to overturn a VCAT judgment and applied to Victoria’s planning minister to approve a 148-apartment housing proposal in Elsternwick. ⌘ Read more
New Perth urgent care clinic for kids inspired by Aishwarya case
The first fully serviced children’s urgent care centre will open in WA, aiming to take some of the pressure off the health system and emergency departments where wait times have ballooned. ⌘ Read more
Residents' lucky escape after bus crashes into house
Residents were uninjured after bus crashed into their house in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Search for man missing in floodwaters as severe weather warning issued for Sydney
Rescuers are searching for a man whose car was swept into floodwaters west of Taree as a severe weather warning for damaging winds was issued for Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Two teens die after stolen car crashes in Rowville
A passer-by discovered the accident scene in Rowville, where two teenagers died after crashing into a tree. ⌘ Read more
Yael starred on Australian Story. Then she tried to take over an inner west house
The lawyer and children’s rights activist tried to claim ownership of the property under squatter’s rights. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister visits a Canberra family during election campaign
Prime Minister visits a Canberra family during election campaign. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister visits a Canberra family during election campaign
Prime Minister visits a Canberra family during election campaign ⌘ Read more
Dutton campaigns in Western Sydney
National Sec & Defence Correspondent Matthew Knott reports from Peter Dutton's campaign trail in Western Sydney. ⌘ Read more
PM campaigns in Canberra
Federal Political Reporter Paul Sakkal updates from the Campaign trail in Canberra. ⌘ Read more
Take The Age quiz
Test your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s quiz. ⌘ Read more
PM Anthony Albanese pledges crackdown on supermarket price gouging
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged a crackdown on supermarket price gouging on day two of his election campaign. ⌘ Read more
Search for man missing in floodwaters as severe weather warning issued for Sydney
Rescuers are searching for a man whose car was swept into floodwaters west of Taree on Saturday night as a severe weather warning for damaging winds was issued for Sydney. ⌘ Read more
When pedestrians rebel: What desire paths tell us about the city
The unofficial thoroughfares are the marks left by pedestrians refusing to be told where to walk. They offer lessons on how our city should work. ⌘ Read more
Security beefed up for Albanese and Dutton campaigns
Security measures are in place during PM Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's respective campaigns as protesters target the federal election. ⌘ Read more
Two teens die after stolen car rolls in Rowville
A passerby discovered the crash scene in Rowville, where two teenagers were killed after crashing into a tree. ⌘ Read more
Outback Queensland ravaged by raging floodwaters
Queensland's outback has been ravaged by floodwaters with farming land and communities going under as the storm system moves east. ⌘ Read more
Two teens dead after crashing into tree in alleged stolen car in Melbourne's east
Two teens have died after a crashing into tree in an alleged stolen car in Melbourne's east. ⌘ Read more
How many more parents must lose their children to a system that fails our most vulnerable?**
Since Bec’s tragic death, every indication suggests the experience of acute mental health patients in NSW hospitals has only worsened. ⌘ Read more
The Metro’s already proved its worth. But will Sydney’s transport mandarins get on board?**
We now have all the evidence we need that building new freeways is not the solution to traffic congestion in the harbour city. We need to change. ⌘ Read more
Being called ‘woke’ used to be a compliment. Wasn’t it?**
I recently experienced a flush of delight when it was suggested I was “virtue signalling” in one of my articles. ⌘ Read more
The part of Sydney’s transport network with surprise weekend demand
The NSW government has announced it is increasing services on this public transport link due to increased patronage. ⌘ Read more
Victorian ministers flouting transparency rules, and the premier is the worst offender
Premier Jacinta Allan is supposed to enforce her ministers’ disclosures of meetings with lobbyists. But her latest disclosures were submitted nearly three months late. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz, Sunday, March 30
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ Read more
Fight to win WA is on ahead of federal election
Senior Labor MP Penny Wong flew into Perth to spruik Labor's re-election pitch, with the Foreign Minister slamming Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. ⌘ Read more
Man shot by police during welfare check in Melbourne's south-east
A man has been shot by police during a welfare check at a home in Melbourne's south-east. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds storm field as South Australia wins Shield title
Hundreds of spectators charge onto Karen Rolton Oval as South Australia wins its first Sheffield Shield title in 29 years. ⌘ Read more
Peter Dutton’s disparaging attacks continue
Readers respond to the two major parties’ efforts to woo voters at the upcoming federal election. ⌘ Read more
Weather emergency escalates in outback Queensland
An unprecedented weather emergency is escalating across outback Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Employers want workers back in the office. How do parents of young children cope?**
As more families have both parents working full-time and employers impose return-to-office policies, a new report recommends an overhaul of outside school hours care. ⌘ Read more
World of photos, March 30, 2025
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by The Age picture editors ⌘ Read more
Chocolate brands hatch new eggs in hunt for your Easter dollar
As chocolatiers go all-out to reinvent Easter treats in the face of surging cacao costs, one south-east Queensland company has vowed to keep its prices steady. ⌘ Read more
Police partner of slain officer Brett Forte sues state for $650,000**
In 2017, Catherine Nielsen almost lost her own life as she saw her police partner gunned down. Now, she’s suing the state over its alleged negligence. ⌘ Read more
Search renewed for Adelaide girls who vanished 50 years ago
A fresh search has started for Joanne Ratcliffe and Kirste Gordon, more than five decades after they were abducted from Adelaide Oval. ⌘ Read more
Suspicious fire destroys building at NSW school
An abandoned North Lismore school has been destroyed, after a suspicious fire broke out inside a heritage- listed office building. ⌘ Read more
Two people injured in stabbing during home invasion
Police are searching for four men after a break-in at a home at Morphett Vale in Adelaide's southern suburbs which left two people in hospital with stab wounds. ⌘ Read more
Families brace for more childcare centre collapses
Melbourne’s wealthier suburbs, where supply outstrips demand, are most at risk of centre closures, experts say. ⌘ Read more
Whether making weekend plans or war plans, these are the unspoken rules of the group chat
Whether you’re organising a golf weekend or a tactical strike against the Houthis, the rules of the group chat apply to us all. ⌘ Read more
Protesters crash campaign events as Albanese and Dutton kick off campaigns
Protesters have crashed separate events as Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton kicked off their election campaigns in the battleground state of Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Man arrested after fatal stabbing in Victoria
A man has been arrested after a fatal stabbing in country Victoria in the early hours of this morning. ⌘ Read more
Man shot by police during welfare check in Melbourne's south-east
A man has been shot by police during a welfare check at a home in Melbourne's south-east. ⌘ Read more
Experienced stunt flyer remains in hospital after Avalon Airshow crash
A pilot who crashed during a demonstration flight at Avalon International Airshow in Victoria is in a serious but stable condition in hospital. ⌘ Read more
Remand centre for young offenders finally opens in Brisbane
The 76-bed Wacol facility, announced under the Palaszczuk government, will reduce the strain on the state’s watchhouses and help youths develop new skills. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds storm field as South Australia wins Shield title
Hundreds of spectators charge onto Karen Rolton Oval as South Australia wins its first Sheffield Shield title in 29 years. ⌘ Read more
Sangha brings up Shield final century
South Australia's Jason Sangha reaches triple figures against Queensland in the Sheffield Shield final. ⌘ Read more
This inner west apartment plan has split opinion. The council predicts there’ll be more
One opponent argued the 16-storey block proposed for the languishing Balmain Leagues Club site would be “as workable in Rozelle as a snowflake is in hell”. ⌘ Read more
It took 11 years for Adrienne’s illness to be diagnosed. A new computer model could change everything
Chronic fatigue syndrome is notoriously difficult to diagnose, but a new computer-assisted model can predict it with 85 per cent accuracy. ⌘ Read more
Fire destroys building at NSW school
Firefighters have worked through the night to contain a large fire that destroyed a building at Richmond River High School in North Lismore that was due for demolition. ⌘ Read more
SEQ on flood alert, Bruce Highway cut as rain inundates state
Emergency warnings have been issued for parts of the Gold Coast, while Brisbane is on alert for more heavy rain. ⌘ Read more
The Age photos of the week, March 29, 2025
The week in photos from our award-winning staff photographers and regular contributing photographers at The Age. ⌘ Read more
‘Praying and wishing he pulls through’: Pilot injured in Avalon Airshow crash named
Glenn Collins, an experienced pilot and keen skydiver, was critically injured when his plane plummeted to the ground at Avalon on Friday. ⌘ Read more
Queensland hit by 'horrific' flood damage
Queensland residents hit by a flooding emergency say the losses to property have been horrific. ⌘ Read more
How a controversial plan for this 120-year-old bowlo is dividing Mosman
A proposal to replace a bowling green with pickleball courts has the backing of some locals, but others have raised concerns about the noise and whether it will just be a “passing fad”. ⌘ Read more