Arson attacks now so ‘routine’ that firefighters are being warned before a flame is lit

Amid an unprecedented rise of firebombings as a weapon of intimidation and revenge, nearly 10 fires are being deliberately lit on average every day. See if your area is a hotspot.

After tying the knot in Melbourne’s wedding of the year last year, Bella Falk has a lot going on.

Readers have questions about surviving in the age of AI.

In its 148 years, Xavier College has produced a Queensland premier, a lord mayor of Melbourne, and 18 federal and state MPs. Schoolboys who enter the exclusive Kew Catholic school’s gates are “Xaverians for life”.

James Barty will shear sheep for 24 hours straight to fundraise for his 11-year-old cousin, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Infighting in organised crime group The Commission is suspected to be behind two murders, three shootings and a series of arson attacks.

Nick McGowan is seeking to win back the lower house seat of Ringwood for the Liberals - but you’d be forgiven for not knowing what party he’s with.

Hayden Flinn was working in Hong Kong when his 13-year-old daughter died suddenly. He claims he was unlawfully detained for two weeks in a hotel while her body remained with the coroner.

Hayden Flinn was working in Hong Kong when his 13-year-old daughter died suddenly. He claims he was unlawfully detained for two weeks in a hotel while her body remained with the coroner.

Hayden Flinn was working in Hong Kong when his 13-year-old daughter died suddenly. He claims he was unlawfully detained for two weeks in a hotel while her body remained with the coroner.

The Melburnian of the Year has a grand plan to turn most of the station into a hospitality precinct.

The Melburnian of the Year has a grand plan to turn most of the station into a hospitality precinct.

Readers respond to how politics plays a part in forming the environment for younger generations.

The claims in a submission to the royal commission cast further doubt on the government’s claims it was unaware of the CFMEU’s conduct on major projects.

The winning bidder, a couple who also have a home on the Bellarine Peninsula, paid $200,000 over reserve to secure the property located in a leafy suburb.

The week in photos from our award-winning staff photographers and regular contributors at The Age.

Anti-bikie detectives searched the luxury residence of Finks national president Mark Balsillie earlier this month, just hours after two masked men fired 10 shots at an Arcare aged care facility in Maidstone.

Competing plans to fast-track housing are on the ballot in this month’s election, and the Resolve Political Monitor shows Victorians prefer the Liberal Party’s alternative.

Readers say they are caught in a dilemma as to whom to vote for in the election.

Samuel Eaton has been ordered to pay the university’s legal fees after losing a Supreme Court battle that limited his access to students and staff.

The first week of witness examinations came to an end with examination of a key public servant as the commission keeps its microscope on the $110 million Gap Road level crossing removal.

Follow our live coverage as the first week of witness examinations comes to an end and the commission keeps its microscope on the $110 million Gap Road level crossing removal.

The teenage boy who survived six days lost in remote wilderness on chips and creek water is recovering in hospital.

Isaac Heeney has vowed to repay the Swans after Victoria Police announced the outcome of a months-long inquiry into a night out with players and exotic dancers. Read his statement in full.

After decades defending Melbourne’s most notorious crooks, retired solicitor Brian Rolfe lifts the lid on his most dangerous clients – and the one who troubles him to this day.

Victoria Police have announced the outcome of a months-long inquiry into a night out with Swans players and three exotic dancers in the Pullman East Melbourne hotel.

Follow our live coverage as the first week of witness examinations comes to an end and the commission keeps its microscope on the $110 million Gap Road level crossing removal.

Victoria Police will announce shortly the outcome of a months-long inquiry into a night out with Swans players and three exotic dancers in the Pullman East Melbourne hotel.

Follow our live coverage as the first week of witness examinations comes to an end and the commission keeps its microscope on the $110 million Gap Road level crossing removal.

The teenage boy, William, has been found safe and in good spirits after six days lost in dense bushland.