De Blasio on maintaining social fabric

The former NYC mayor addresses the aftermath of the attack on MP Helen Haines.

It is labour-intensive and, in reality, like trying to stop a river with a tea-strainer. How police try to identify the obsessed who have the potential to become violent.

The Victorian opposition leader tells Melbourne Assembly the Coalition will deliver a better city and state by reducing debt.

Brendan Nugent has appeared briefly in court as detectives continue to probe possible motivations behind his alleged attack on Helen Haines.

Follow live as we bring you the news from The Age’s landmark civic forum on the future of Melbourne.

Chief executive Alison Leighton highlights initiatives to make the city greener.

Bupa's chief health officer discusses the need for programs for an active population.

There has been an outpouring of sadness, anger and support in Wangaratta following the attack on Helen Haines.

Premier Ben Carroll has admitted to forgetting to pay for his petrol before driving off from a service station, but says the slip-up shows politicians are “human beings”.

The world-leading urbanist explains the idea which he says improves the quality of life.

Premier Ben Carroll says the Victorian state election is the most important in a generation due to the rise of One Nation.

Victorian Premier Ben Carroll admits driving away without paying for petrol.

Victoria's premier makes an election pledge at Melbourne Assembly.

Follow live as we bring you the news from The Age’s landmark civic forum on the future of Melbourne.

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by The Age picture editors.

Premier Ben Carroll will announce 25,000 new homes will be built for first-time buyers, with the proposed sites spanning Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and Latrobe.

The state opposition has promised a $578-million-dollar windfall from the sale of the Melbourne Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market should it win November’s election.

Police revealed Nugent is facing three charges and is being held to appear at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

Readers respond to the alleged attack on MP Helen Haines, the “get over it” jibe, a happiness tax, and the Wizened of Oz.

Is urban sprawl a “massive failure” of the Western world, or is the genie out of the bottle? These are some of the big ideas contemplated at Melbourne Assembly.

The former mayor brought his brand of blunt to Melbourne while delivering some thoughts about Donald Trump’s America

The attack in a tragic reminder of the vulnerabilities in Australian democracy and the fragility of some of its treasured attributes.

Five years after Kyle Hudson’s death, a Victorian coroner issued a scathing assessment of Sportsbet, saying the wagering giant fed the 22-year-old’s gambling addiction.

Follow live as shaping the city and innovation and education are in focus at The Age’s landmark civic forum.

A former National Gallery of Victoria IT chief accused of stealing $8 million from the NGV is banned from leaving the country after facing court for the first time.

Rohan Silva of AI Faculty says Sydney has triumphed over Melbourne in venture capital investment.

Doherty Institute chief Sharon Lewin says scientists need to take risks.

The former NYC mayor tells Melbourne Assembly on the need to end urban sprawl

Ex-NYC mayor Bill de Blasio says what Melbourne has to do to be affordable and diverse.

Former New York City mayor Bill de Blasio reflects on the richness immigrants bring to society.