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In 1981,12-year-old Carl Powell was presumed dead after he went missing while wading in fountains on Swanston Street. As The Age turns 170, we revisit the firemen who risked their lives to save him.

Readers react with dismay to the state government’s proposal of allowing apartment buildings of up to 20 storeys be built in 50 neighbourhoods.

An annual festival honouring famous local sisters Kylie and Dannii Minogue has proved a hit.

As Premier Jacinta Allan launched her signature plan to fast-track high-rise developments in Melbourne’s suburbs, angry Bayside residents confronted her about the lack of community consultation.

They might not have the life experience of most other candidates, but these plucky teens reckon they’ve got plenty to offer as city councillors.

Disgraced teacher Steven Mellody was handed a non-parole period of six years over the shocking sexual abuse of two female students at a Christian college in Melbourne’s east.

Disgraced teacher Steven Mellody was handed a non-parole period of six years over the shocking sexual abuse of two female students at a Christian college in Melbourne’s east.

As Premier Jacinta Allan launched her signature plan to add 50 activity centres to Victoria, angry Bayside residents confronted her about the lack of community consultation.