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âOn the verge of breakdownâ: MPsâ staff burnt out from online hate
Published: October 24, 2026 06:00
Politicians have been forced to turn off their officeâs phone lines, order staff not to review constituent emails, and send their employees home to recuperate, amid a deluge of vitriol.
In troubled times, Finlandâs public broadcaster has an answer: puppies
Published: October 24, 2026 05:45
A 24/7 livestream showing a litter of adorable puppies is this yearâs slow TV smash hit in Finland â and the show is now going international.
Theyâre one of the worldâs most famous girl groups, but are they about to implode?
Published: October 24, 2026 05:00
From Coachella to SNL, Katseye is everywhere right now. But with two of its members absent, the future of the group is in limbo.
Grey clouds, dry ground
Published: October 24, 2026 04:22
Flemington is dodging the rain and the crowds are flooding the race course lawns in anticipation for a one-off Cox Plate at racing's headquarters. The Age racing writer provides an update from the front gates, and is sticking with his top tip - Aeliana andâŚ
Port Adelaide mourn death of former player Daniel Stewart
Published: October 24, 2026 04:18
Port Adelaide are mourning the sudden death of former player Daniel Stewart. The 37-year-old played in the AFL between 2010 and 2013.
âSlow burnâ: Western Sydney Airportâs real challenge awaits after launch
Published: October 24, 2026 04:00
A lot of what happens next for Sydneyâs newest airport depends on how much underlying demand is not being met by capacity-constrained Sydney Kingsford Smith.
NSW Health audit finds 20,000 overdue endoscopy tests after warnings
Published: October 24, 2026 03:36
The NSW government will intervene to fast track thousands of delayed procedures, which could be delaying cancer diagnoses. after pressure from doctors and patients.
Renovated main road bungalow in Moonee Ponds sells for $1,375,000
Published: October 24, 2026 02:59
The weatherboard property sold at auction for almost $500,000 more than the owner-renovator vendors paid for it a little under four years ago.
Conservative backbencher sworn in as new child safety minister
Published: October 24, 2026 02:57
Member for Oodgeroo Amanda Stoker was widely tipped to replace Child Safety Minister Amanda Camm after her resignation on Friday.
PNG pathways manager Joey Grima interacts with kids at Port Moresby
Published: October 24, 2026 02:51
There's no shortage of local rugby league fans ready to cheer on the PNG Chiefs when they enter the NRL competition.
October 7 changed their lives. Now they are running for office
Published: October 24, 2026 02:30
They fought Hamas terrorists, grieved for murdered loved ones and fought for the release of relatives in captivity. This week, theyâre attempting to win seats in the Israeli parliament.
Mosman home passes in for $9.85m as prestige market feels the pressure
Published: October 24, 2026 02:04
One bidder registered to buy the five-bedroom home. It wasnât who the sales agent expected.
Grandson of Ugandan dictator DSQed again
Published: October 24, 2026 02:02
Not three months after his disqualification at the Commonwealth Games, Aziz Abdul has been hit with the same penalty at the African Boxing Championships.
The fast-growing private schools offering an alternative to mainstream education
Published: October 24, 2026 02:00
Schools enrolling students disengaged from mainstream education are juggling soaring waitlists with âinflexibleâ rules on how they can be funded.
This genre-bending novel blends mystery, romance and art history
Published: October 24, 2026 02:00
Geoffrey Gates blurs truth and fiction in a playful tale of an obsessive PhD student chasing the ghost of a forgotten Australian artist.
âTake a breathâ: Travis Head pushes back against calls to overhaul the Test side
Published: October 24, 2026 01:00
After a blunt description of Australiaâs loss in the second Test, the vice captain said they should continue to reinforce with seasoned players, rather than make radical changes.
Cox Plate 2026
Published: October 24, 2026 00:57
Cox Plate Day at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne spring racing.
âOur hearts are brokenâ: Bibra Lake cyclistâs family release statement
Published: October 24, 2026 00:51
Joseph Paratore, 40, was riding his bike on North Lake Road around 5.20am when he was fatally struck by a white Toyota Prado, which allegedly failed to stop at the scene.
âThereâs a calling for itâ: Tuqiri backs Nawaqanitawase, says Wallabies wasting Lomax
Published: October 24, 2026 00:26
Lote Tuqiri believes rugby officials missed a trick by leaving Zac Lomax out of Australia Aâs team. The former dual international also said Mark Nawaqanitawase has shown âballsâ by considering his Wallabies future.
Public backlash sparks backflip on Sydney train timetables
Published: October 24, 2026 00:24
It was a timetable shake-up that the NSW government promised would deliver more trains, shorter wait times and a more reliable service.
Hospital issues positive update for Helen Haines, five days after attack
Published: October 24, 2026 00:01
The independent MP remains in The Alfred hospital in Melbourne but her condition has improved.
Cox Plate LIVE: The Valleyâs iconic race moves to Flemington; Sir Delius the favourite
Published: October 24, 2026 00:00
Itâs Cox Plate day at Flemington. Follow along live as we bring you the colour, fashion and racing as the spring carnival continues.
Finland's round-the-clock puppy cam is a TV hit
Published: October 23, 2026 23:25
A livestream simply showing a litter of adorable puppies is attracting audiences of over a million.
Family friend reported Meghanâs father to police near royal wedding
Published: October 23, 2026 22:53
A letter detailing child abuse allegations against Thomas Markle was written by a close family friend, Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers has revealed.
Prince William reveals he once dreamt of being âDJ Xaraâ or a career as a policeman
Published: October 23, 2026 22:45
The heir to the throne made a surprise appearance alongside Cate Blanchett, Hannah Waddingham and Robert Irwin on Graham Nortonâs BBC chat show.
The Age photos of the week, October 24, 2026
Published: October 23, 2026 22:33
The week in photos from our award-winning staff photographers and regular contributors at The Age.
Bad taste as Powerhouse cookery book misses deadline
Published: October 23, 2026 22:31
Itâs been in the works for years but the Australian Culinary Archive will not have its 1000-page book completed when the Powerhouse opens next month.
I try not to complain about crime in London â an ancestor of mine snatched and ran
Published: October 23, 2026 22:30
Two centuries ago, a young Irish lad stole a silk handkerchief and was transported to Australia, changing the course of my familyâs history. These days, itâs mobile phones that are hot property on Londonâs famed central streets.
Prince drops in on BBC's Graham Norton
Published: October 23, 2026 22:07
William made a surprise appearance on the BBC's primetime chatshow.
In her new book, Pachinko author Min Jin Lee takes on the tyranny of ambition
Published: October 23, 2026 22:00
In her new novel American Hagwon, Min Jin Lee explores how the relentless pursuit of education and status can destroy the people it promises to save.
Man extradited from Poland over body found in a cabinet in NSW
Published: October 23, 2026 21:56
Two men have previously been sentenced over the death of Darcy Schafer-Turner, who was 22 when he disappeared.
Kenya's Jepchirchir wins Sydney Marathon
Published: October 23, 2026 21:22
Peres Jepchirchir is the first woman home in the 2026 Sydney Marathon.
Melania Trump purportedly brokers localised humanitarian ceasefire in Ukraine
Published: October 23, 2026 20:34
First Lady Melania Trump has helped secure a localised, humanitarian ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for the front-line city of Oleshky in southern Ukraine, the White House says.
Queensland authorities make daring floodwater rescue
Published: October 23, 2026 20:34
Authorities in south-east Queensland have saved a man in a daring rescue, pulling him from floodwaters on the Sunshine Coast.
Grandmother returns in Perth after being jailed in Japan for drug smuggling
Published: October 23, 2026 20:34
A grandmother has arrived back in Perth, after being jailed in Japan for attempting to smuggle drugs into the country.
Two people on the run after police pursuit ends in crash in Sydneyâs west
Published: October 23, 2026 20:34
Two people are still on the run, after a police pursuit came to a fiery end in western Sydney.
Duchess âdeeply distressedâ over alleged child sex abuse allegations against father
Published: October 23, 2026 20:28
The Duchess of Sussex says she is "deeply distressed" by child sex abuse allegations against her estranged father Thomas Markle Senior.
Deadly shooting outside Paris a âterrorist attackâ, say police
Published: October 23, 2026 19:34
French President Emmanuel Macron described the shootings as a âracist terrorist attackâ and warned of the pressure on the nation due to weeks of unrest.
Crisafulli hopes heâs shed the ânewâ government tag. That has its own risk
Published: October 23, 2026 19:00
Across a week of speeches, the first-term premier marked halftime in the election cycle with plenty of talk. Will voters continue to like what they hear â and see?
Weâre all excited about the new Powerhouse Parramatta, but I have a better idea
Published: October 23, 2026 18:30
Welcome to the Museum of Forgotten Places. Come, let me be your guide.
Why your home now costs you twice as much â and how to fix it
Published: October 23, 2026 18:01
There are many ways you can bring your mortgage-freedom date forward. Some of them are cheaper and easier than you think.
The things you only understand when you turn 60
Published: October 23, 2026 18:00
At my age, Iâd make a far better criminal than todayâs youth â and Iâd catch the bus.
Nightly caps and voluntary levies: City of Sydney ramps up pressure on short-term rentals
Published: October 23, 2026 18:00
A 30-day cap on Airbnb-style accommodation is among possible measures being weighed by councillors after plans for an outright ban were rubbished.
How this âgrandmaâ accessory became the coolest celebrity must-have
Published: October 23, 2026 18:00
The vintage watch market has been booming since COVID, with Gen Z and Millennial women driving demand.
Iâm a parent, and a coach. This is what itâs like inside the intense world of junior rep basketball
Published: October 23, 2026 18:00
Clubs are competitive, too â to the point of pushing the start time of their trials back at short notice, to force kids to make an early call.
The women who kill and the desperation that drives them
Published: October 23, 2026 18:00
Their crimes shocked Sydney and divided the community. However, new research suggests they are part of a well-established pattern.
To catch an earlier flight, I asked for a downgrade. Qantas refused
Published: October 23, 2026 18:00
A platinum flyer with a first-class booking, I expected downgrading to economy to board an earlier flight wouldnât be a problem.
Hunters & Collectors has an active WhatsApp group. Mark Seymour isnât in it
Published: October 23, 2026 18:00
The legendary musician reminisces on his 40-year journey, from fronting a pub rock band to now fronting an orchestra.
A TV joke gone wrong sparked an incredible backlash. Hereâs how Reuben Kaye weathered that storm
Published: October 23, 2026 18:00
Bullied as a child, publicly piled-on for a joke â how the cabaret star is having the last laugh.
Follow the money: Musk, mega-donors and the most expensive election ever
Published: October 23, 2026 18:00
The Republicans have built up a huge cash reserve that they hope will rescue them in the final days of the midterm election campaign. But Democrats have their own financial advantages.
Ronan Keating and wife Storm lodge DA plans for $6m Sydney cottage
Published: October 23, 2026 18:00
The celebrity couple intended to renovate the eastern beaches residence but have now lodged plans for a brand-new build with a pool.
What should I do about a cat foster carer who canât follow the rules?
Published: October 23, 2026 18:00
Cut these unpaid workers some slack, says Modern Guru â however, there are some diabolical behaviours that canât be overlooked.
Mel C was young, rich and famous. This is the advice Lionel Richie gave her
Published: October 23, 2026 18:00
The singer, songwriter, performer and former Spice Girl tells how dance classes as a child set her life on a very different path.
With a hopper station, curry trolley and open flames, this Sri Lankan spotâs one to watch
Published: October 23, 2026 18:00
Get the first look at Agnii, the second restaurant from the chef of hatted Many Little. Built around a huge traditional hearth, itâs got stacks of theatre â and ambition.
Melbourneâs future starts now
Published: October 23, 2026 18:00
The Melbourne Assembly this week debated what could lie ahead for this city. We need to grasp that future.
This Sydney councillor was accosted at the gym by an angry man. Sheâs demanding change
Published: October 23, 2026 18:00
Female councillors across western Sydney have raised the alarm about worsening threats to their safety.
From 2am starts to Doctor Who: The unstoppable force chasing an elusive Cox Plate
Published: October 23, 2026 18:00
Day spas, power naps and the occasional jaunt to Sicily: iconic trainer Gai Waterhouse is as effervescent as ever as she seeks her first Cox Plate.
Deep in the desert lies an arts event with a feverish following
Published: October 23, 2026 18:00
Every year in Alice Springs, art, Country and culture come together in one of Australiaâs most compelling festivals.
A covert tape, political feuds and toxic soil: Eight-year defamation battle reaches end
Published: October 23, 2026 16:00
Perth property developer Greg Poland claimed he was defamed following the publication of two stories, based on a covert recording sent to journalists by federal Liberal MP Andrew Hastie.
Asian flavours, fresh pastries and pub hits: Why Baillie Hill is Vic Parkâs new food hub
Published: October 23, 2026 16:00
Following a $25 million makeover, a historic East Vic Park building has found a new way to look after the community.
Test your general knowledge with the Good Weekend quiz
Published: October 23, 2026 12:59
Trivia buffs: can you get a perfect score in the interactive superquiz?
Meghan reveals allegations against her father were reported to police in 2018
Published: October 23, 2026 12:53
The Duchess of Sussex said she was âdeeply distressedâ by allegations that a collection of child sexual abuse images had been found at her fatherâs former home.
Trump ordered to sit for deposition in defamation case against BBC
Published: October 23, 2026 12:45
The judge said Trump must sit for a deposition by December 11 or face sanctions including the possible dismissal of his $14.2 billion lawsuit against the British broadcaster.
WA grandmother jailed in Japan returns home
Published: October 23, 2026 10:54
A West Australian grandmother jailed in Japan is back on home soil after an operation to fly her back.
Man attacked while having morning coffee in Perth
Published: October 23, 2026 10:54
A man has been randomly attacked whilst having his morning coffee in Perth.
Lightning Koula runs 95m to score
Published: October 23, 2026 10:23
Tolu Koula pounced on a loose ball and then ran 95m to score down the other end for Tonga.
Sonny Bill reveals open heart surgery
Published: October 23, 2026 09:48
Sonny Bill Williams reveals he recently underwent open heart surgery in an emotional YouTube video.
Gateway to city should be a square to remember
Published: October 23, 2026 09:00
What does the future hold for Melbourne? Readers have their views.
Police officer accused of computer hacking offences
Published: October 23, 2026 08:54
The 30-year-old constable from Brisbane allegedly committed the offences both on and off duty.
With Leichhardt Oval out of action, Tigers in talks to take home game to New Zealand
Published: October 23, 2026 08:40
Leichhardt Oval is receiving a revamp, so the Wests Tigers are ready to take an NRL game where they have never played.
âNo information, no nothingâ: The surprise move to phase out this type of school
Published: October 23, 2026 08:30
A looming shake-up of schools in Melbourneâs west has blindsided teachers and raised fears of job losses.
Federal government makes bid to send Australian to space
Published: October 23, 2026 08:26
The federal government has officially made a bid for Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg to join a mission to the International Space Station in 2028.
Five of the best homes for sale in Sydney with water features to enjoy
Published: October 23, 2026 08:26
From pools to spas to ponds to water views, being around water can be calming and relaxing, and research suggests it helps relieve stress and improve sleep and focus.
NCA bomber ârefused food and medicationâ before death
Published: October 23, 2026 08:25
A coronial inquest into the death of NCA bomber Domenic Perre has revealed he refused food and medication in the lead-up to his death.
Rebel Wilson wins legal feud with producers of her film The Deb
Published: October 23, 2026 08:22
A court has awarded Rebel Wilson $359,000 against the co-producers of the Australian film The Deb, which she directed.
Bureau of Meteorology under fire over rain prediction
Published: October 23, 2026 08:21
The Bureau of Meteorology is under fire after parts of Queenslandâs south-east copped three times the rainfall initially forecast.
Millions have watched Liviâs struggle online. Itâs taken a heartbreaking turn
Published: October 23, 2026 08:17
A NSW teenagerâs rare and aggressive brain cancer has taken him to the US for experimental treatment as millions follow his journey online.
Ex-wife of Adelaide mum sentenced for role in her death
Published: October 23, 2026 08:17
The ex-wife of Aldinga Beach mother Krystal Marshall has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison for her role in the death.
âIt doesnât look like Perthâ: Donna Nelson back in WA
Published: October 23, 2026 08:05
Nelson was secretly driven from Japanâs largest womenâs prison in Tochigi early yesterday morning before boarding a flight back to Perth.
Like Christina Applegate, Nicole spent years thinking she had MS. But doctors got it wrong
Published: October 23, 2026 08:00
Whatâs in a label? The consequences of a missed, delayed or incorrect diagnosis can be far-reaching and disorienting.
People feared there would be blood on the streets, but this idea could transform Melbourne
Published: October 23, 2026 08:00
Mirik Milan says nighttime in cities is seen as a blight of âmischief and mayhemâ. His vision transformed Amsterdamâs outskirts â and it could do the same for Melbourne.
âFeels like forever agoâ: Schofield stalking second Cox Plate after Everest win
Published: October 23, 2026 08:00
Fresh from his Everest win, Chad Schofield feels Ceolwulf is primed to give him a second âsurrealâ Cox Plate â 13 years after his first.
Five of the best homes for sale in Melbourne with water features to enjoy
Published: October 23, 2026 08:00
Whether itâs a pool, a spa or simply a view, a water feature can relieve stress, attract wildlife and add value when itâs time to sell.
âIâve killed peopleâ: Copâs alleged confession to mate
Published: October 23, 2026 07:47
Accused former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon said âpew pewâ and made a shooting gesture to demonstrate how he killed two men, a jury has heard.
Australia helps develop world-first mRNA cancer vaccine for melanoma
Published: October 23, 2026 07:46
A major breakthrough in fighting skin cancer has been announced, with an Australian-led trial developing a world first vaccine.
At least 16 dead, hundreds of homes destroyed in Tibet earthquake
Published: October 23, 2026 07:41
At least 16 people have been killed and 46 injured after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck northern Tibet.
Rebel Wilson awarded $359k in legal victory
Published: October 23, 2026 07:41
The NSW Supreme Court has awarded Rebel Wilson $359,000 in a successful countersuit against the co-producers of The Deb.
Two people on the run after Sydney police chase
Published: October 23, 2026 07:37
A man has been arrested and two people are on the run after a dangerous police pursuit through Liverpool left an innocent driver and a child in hospital.
Government defends Snowy Hydro 2.0 amid $25b cost surge
Published: October 23, 2026 07:37
The Albanese government is doubling down on its defence of Snowy Hydro 2.0 as Australiaâs critical clean-energy backbone.
Disbelief after suspected murder-suicide of mum and daughter
Published: October 23, 2026 07:31
There is sorrow and disbelief at Box Hill in Melbourne's east following the suspected murder-suicide of a mother and daughter.
Grieving mum delivers final message to son's killers
Published: October 23, 2026 07:26
The grieving mother of a 14-year-old boy murdered in a senseless machete attack at St Albans in Melbourne's north-west has delivered his killers a final message.
Outpouring of public support for MP Helen Haines
Published: October 23, 2026 07:26
The outpouring of public support for MP Helen Haines continues to grow with an Australia-wide candlelight vigil planned.
Sam Woodâs legal move to restrict access to case information
Published: October 23, 2026 07:25
The former Bachelor turned fitness guru faces charges of strangulation and assault occasioning bodily harm after he allegedly attacked his wife Snezana in at Noosa.
A doctor was found guilty of sexually assaulting patients. But he can still work as a GP
Published: October 23, 2026 07:25
A police officer went in for a pap smear and left profoundly disturbed. Her pursuit of justice exposed alarming flaws in how authorities handle dangerous doctors.
Senior police officer charged with stalking, installing tracking devices
Published: October 23, 2026 07:24
Police said the 40-year-old senior constable was also charged with accessing police information without authorisation.
Beaten by the breeze, Marnus is now up against the winds of change in Aussie team
Published: October 23, 2026 07:16
Labuschagne is fighting for Test cricket survival this week as the Australian selectors ponder their options.
The princeâs bet on Trump is blowing up in his face
Published: October 23, 2026 07:10
Saudi Arabiaâs crown prince Mohammed bin Salman made a few big gambles as he rose to power, including one on Donald Trump.
âRide with itâ: Trump instructs Republicans to keep running deeply divisive ad
Published: October 23, 2026 07:00
The US president said the commercial was âhitting pay dirtâ and Vivek Ramaswamy should thank God for the political ammunition provided by Amy Actonâs estranged mother.
PNG Chiefs target All Blacks star in audacious rugby raid
Published: October 23, 2026 06:52
The PNG Chiefs have spoken with All Blacks playmaker Damian McKenzieâs management about a shock 2028 code switch amid a bitter legal battle between New Zealand Rugby and the NRL over the Chiefs name.
Why these HSC students were grinning about a 2000-year-old public notice
Published: October 23, 2026 06:43
A perfectly timed school excursion left year 12 students smiling as they unpacked the ruins of Pompeii for their HSC exam.
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