Melbourne news

The Age invited a diverse group of young Melburnians to discuss the housing crisis. Some see hard work as a path to buying a home, while others point to the need for more subsidised housing and better transport links.

The Age’s five trainee reporters interview a diverse group of Melburnians aged 19 to 29 about the cost of living, housing, politics and cancel culture. In this series, find out what it’s like to be young and living in Melbourne.

Four out of five diverse young Melburnians The Age invited to talk politics are turned off by the major parties and two-party system. Here’s what they say could help make our democracy thrive.

Economic disparity divides Australia, says a diverse group of young people, and for some, meeting basic needs is a daily challenge as their work is not valued as much as that of their peers.

In this series, The Age asks a diverse group of people aged 19 to 29 to reveal what challenges and rewards they face as young Melburnians.

Readers muse on the stark reality of the Trump’s second term in the White House.

Australia’s continuing failure to divide federal funds equitably looks even more ridiculous in light of WA running budget surpluses of $3.5 billion a year while eastern states face deep budget deficits.

James Latchford blew a negative breath test for alcohol after a tragic accident that left sports journalist Sam Landsberger fatally injured, but refused to undergo a blood test because he didn’t like needles, Melbourne Magistrates’ Court heard.

Opinions matter. When critics demonise Palestine protesters or jump to the conclusion that a cache of explosives is proof of a terror plot or scream outrage over a racist sign, it can light a fire they can’t control.

Solicitor Sarah Tricarico, whose clients include druglord Tony Mokbel, was arrested on Thursday as part of an investigation linked to an international law enforcement sting.