Lord Mayors talk about the future of Melbourne

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

Readers comment we are getting angrier as we see our social issues build into fragmentation and where noise is what matters, not reason.

Bruce Eagle, who has played Father Christmas since 1967, is well qualified to teach ‘how to be Santa’ classes.

Two young men, aged 19 and 22, were rushed to hospital, where they remain under police guard after being found with possible gunshot wounds in Dallas.

The young men, aged 19 and 22, were rushed to hospital, where they remain under police guard.

Faced with a massive emergency bill after their dog ate a Croc, one Melbourne family was left pleading for help to avoid putting him down. They are not alone.

A group of plasterers have offered a rare insight into life at the bottom of the state’s construction industry supply chain.

Hundreds of people gathered in Carlton and marched to Parliament House to honour Jayda Allen Bonner, 21, who was allegedly murdered by her partner, and call for change.

Hundreds of people gathered in Carlton and marched to Parliament House to honour Jayda Allen Bonner, 21, who was allegedly murdered by her partner, and call for change.

Readers write of child raising, White House hiring and firing and the Exclusive Brethren Sergeant Schultz explanation.

Fawkner residents are demanding answers after unapproved works took place on a former chemical site capped decades ago to contain hazardous chemicals.

A perfect spring day for Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse for the Caulfield Cup.

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

Think you know every last detail about Victoriaʼs restaurant scene? Spanning hats to sushi and Smarties, this will be the true test.

Mac.Robertson Girls’ High School was named after the inventor of the Freddo Frog. More than 90 years on, its place in our public school system is still being debated.

Readers comment on past statements by One Nation political candidate Matthew Collins which included calling for the ‘decolonisation’ of Muslim countries.

Diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, five-year-old Poppy Stevens faces progressive vision loss. Now, Melbourne scientists are pioneering a gene-editing treatment to save her sight.

The principal of the exclusive private school has apologised after the controversial anti-abortion speaker spoke to year 11 boys last month.

Before his mysterious death, one of Australia’s most famous escapees blew the lid on armed robbery, framed crooks and the Walsh Street fallout.

Police are pursuing charges against the media mogul without the co-operation of his wife.

Police are pursuing charges against the media mogul without the cooperation of his wife.

A coroner investigating the teen’s death after a training accident has said no individual or organisation was to blame.

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

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

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.