Insurance rebate not in nation’s best interest

Readers respond to the health insurance rebate, the Exclusive Brethren, Josh Frydenberg and an angry nation.

Test your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s quiz.

Appearing at a candidates forum on Wednesday night, Charles Aponso, who is running for the Liberals in the seat of Richmond in November’s state election, appears to have missed a memo – or two.

The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald have amassed 20 Walkley Award nominations in 13 categories.

Liberal candidate for Richmond in the 2026 Victorian election Charles Aponso has been caught out when asked about Victoria's Treaty at a candidate's forum.

Two senior bureaucrats attempted to hide government grants being incorrectly paid to more than 9000 ineligible businesses, according to a new IBAC report.

The 28-year-old man, who drove a stolen car through the popular Melbourne shopping centre, has been sentenced to four years and 10 months in jail.

Two senior bureaucrats attempted to hide government grants being incorrectly paid to more than 9000 ineligible businesses, according to a new IBAC report.

Giriwa May was sentenced at the County Court on Thursday for crashing his car through the mall in Melbourne's north on June 18, 2025.

Wood battled two separate court cases against partners involved in founding and building the fitness platform that made him a millionaire.

A re-elected Carroll government would also examine extending the use of abortion pill medication from nine to 12 weeks.

Readers respond to a plan to end private school fees,victim-survivors, the push to repeal Victoria’s Treaty, and the egg boilover.

Five men gather around an outdoor dining table, but one of them claims it was a meeting laced with threats.

Jeff Kennett has endorsed 1990s foe Stephen Jolly in his quest to become Lord Mayor of Melbourne in 2028.

Two gunmen are on the run after a suspected road rage incident near a childcare centre in Melbourne’s north-west on Wednesday.

Two gunmen are on the run after a suspected road rage incident near a kindergarten in Melbourne’s north-west on Wednesday.

The coroner at times appeared to hold back tears while reading her findings into the death of Melbourne girl Amrita Lanka.

Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece speaks to former New York City mayor Bill de Blasio about the future of Australia's fastest-growing city ahead of The Age's Melbourne Assembly civic forum.

A radical idea from Canada would see Australian institutions axe fees and entrance exams in a bid to reduce school segregation and improve learning outcomes.

After barrister Geoffrey Steward suggested victims of sexual assault should only be recognised if the perpetrator confesses or is found guilty, advocates quickly took action.

Readers discuss Josh Frydenberg’s apparent move to return to Liberal Party leadership.

Would-be firebombers targeted a restaurant next door to Brad Battin’s electorate office on Monday night.

It takes time and effort to cut through red tape to open a rooftop bar in Melbourne, but for these operators it’s worth it with three new or revamped venues set to open.

The house, which has a tennis court and a pool, has been empty since Snezana and Sam Wood purchased the property nine months ago.

Less than seven weeks from the state election, the Liberal Party has dumped its candidate for a key marginal seat.

Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece speaks with former New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio about the future of Australia's fastest growing city.

Police say the 31-year-old knew the woman who died, 21-year-old Jayda Allen Bonner.

Police say the 31-year-old knew the woman who died, 21-year-old Jayda Allen Bonner.

Police arrested a 31-year-old man who knew Jayda Allen Bonner, 21, over her death.

Police say the 31-year-old knew the woman who died, 21-year-old Jayda Allen Bonner.