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The Age’s investigative reporters have brought down public officials, revealed corruption, and uncovered organised crime operations and war crimes. As the masthead turns 170, we celebrate their journalism.

What started as a “bee in her bonnet” has led to a decades-long career for cryptic crossword compiler Nancy Sibtain – and she has no plans to stop.

The Melbourne we know today began to take shape in 1854. It was also the year The Age was first published. As we celebrate our 170th anniversary, we look back at this extraordinary year.

See some of the most iconic images The Age has published over the decades.

Over the past 170 years, we have informed you, inspired you, puzzled you and made you laugh. As The Age celebrates 170 years, readers reflect on what it means to them.

Southern white rhino calf Jabulani has charged into public view for the first time at Melbourne’s own savannah.

The PM’s purchase of a $4.3 million home has provoked various reader reactions.

A Greens lord mayor candidate campaigning as a renter has been outed as a former landlord with tenants who complained about an apartment filled with mould.

A Greens lord mayor candidate campaigning as a renter has been outed as a former landlord with tenants who complained about an apartment filled with mould.

Taxis, I used to love you, but I’ve had it. I deserve better. I’m using a ride-sharing service from now on.

There are plans to expand the free tram zone, turn office buildings into apartments, provide free coffees and slash Myki fares, but only some are feasible.

David Nairn was finally starting to feel like himself again after a bout of long COVID and was back riding his bike, when the doorbell rang unexpectedly one night last winter.