Good Samaritan killed in ‘cowardly, shocking’ attack while trying to protect schoolboy

Police have provided an update on the killing of a man in Mernda overnight, as four teenagers await possible charges over the attack.

Readers consider the possibility of Pauline Hanson representing Australia on the world stage.

Emergency services were called to Melbourne Airport after crew on a Virgin Australia flight reported an engine issue.

Publican Liam Ganley wants to overhaul the “tired” Windsor Castle Hotel, but claims a tree dispute has put the brakes on the project for months.

It’s played host to marathons, notorious ghosts and generations of family history - it’s no wonder this unpretentious pocket of Melbourne keeps drawing its residents back home.

It’s played host to marathons, notorious ghosts and generations of family history - it’s no wonder this unpretentious pocket of Melbourne keeps drawing its residents back home.

Many of the regional victims were retirees or close to retirement, who were trying to install pools for their children or grandchildren.

Zeinab Ahmad wants to be released on bail to reunite with her seven-year-old, who lived with her in a tent in Syria until their return to Australia last month.

In the months before her son, Axel, was born, Stacey Warnecke expressed a deep fear of birth trauma and was adamant she wanted to have her baby on her own terms.

Radio shock jock Sandilands has already started laying the groundwork for his next venture as he closes in on a settlement agreement with his former employer, ARN Media.

Police are preparing for a report for the coroner after a driver died while competing in a community motorsport event at Calder Park raceway on Sunday.

Readers react to the rise and rise of One Nation and its prospect of success in the next two years.

“I’m an Australian and a Turk at the same time,” one fan said on Sunday of supporting both countries. “I respect Australia as my home country, but I’m a Turk as well. So why not?”

“I’m an Australian and a Turk at the same time,” one fan said on Sunday of supporting both countries. “I respect Australia as my home country, but I’m a Turk as well. So why not?”

Footage obtained by The Age shows explosives being detonated near bushland in Merri Park just before 1pm. The police operation finished late in the afternoon.

Youth workers and mentors will be embedded in two major Melbourne hospitals under a pilot program to divert young offenders away from crime. 

Youth workers and mentors will be embedded in two major Melbourne hospitals under a pilot program to divert young offenders away from crime. 

Footage obtained by The Age shows explosives being detonated near bushland in Merri Park just before 1pm with the police operation finishing late in the afternoon.

Footage obtained by The Age shows explosives being detonated near bushland in Merri Park just before 1pm.

Many families are turning to tutors before the select-entry schools exam. But educators say a revamped test will ensure it is fair.

Many families are turning to tutors before the select-entry schools exam. But educators say a revamped test will ensure it is fair.

Readers question what each of the major parties really stands for.

Fire Rescue Victoria was created to better protect booming outer suburban communities, but the agency is falling short of its response time targets for structure fires in these areas.

Dozens of caravan owners are in limbo after a coastal council approved plans to develop a site near a popular Victorian beach.

In her one-woman show, Liz Hicklin makes wry observations on life and tells how legendary poet Ted Hughes was once her lover.

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

As the political temperature rises, it is worth noting the next election isn’t until 2028.

Most of the organisation’s online services have been restored after a week-long outage that caused headaches for motorists and car dealers, as well as police and councils.

A heavy police presence was on hand as protesters gathered outside the fundraiser

The former Australian sponsor of the Sydney Rabbitohs and Sheffield United FC has been hit with $300 million in fines – a record for any case brought by the corporate watchdog.