Recent cases show exactly why suppression law must change

Several high-profile court cases show the urgency needed to change the state’s suppression law.

Readers argue the decision by Melbourne University to refuse a $35 million scholarship program from the Liberal-linked Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation was necessary to ensure academic liberty.

Countdown used to rock people’s socks off from this cultural hub in Melbourne’s south-east. Years later Hughsey came along and put the suburb back on the map.

Countdown used to rock people’s socks off from this cultural hub in Melbourne’s south-east. Years later Hughsey came along and put the suburb back on the map.

A man has died and a woman is in hospital after a tree crushed their car in Victoria’s High Country after a deluge of rain and wild weather hit the state. 

A man has died and a woman is in hospital after a tree crushed their car in Victoria’s High Country after a deluge of rain and wild weather hit the state. 

Businessman Russell Wilson has launched court action to try and recoup money that he claims an employee siphoned from his successful crypto exchange into a personal bank account.

Nearly two dozen drivers have been stranded along the Princes Highway after a pothole damaged car tyres during a heavy deluge of rain and wild weather across Victoria.

Nearly two dozen drivers have been stranded along the Princes Highway after a pothole damaged car tyres during a heavy deluge of rain and wild weather across Victoria.

Nearly two dozen drivers have been stranded along the Princes Highway after multiple potholes damaged car tyres during a heavy deluge of rain and wild weather across Victoria.

The state government has been accused of undermining an independent watchdog, marking its own report card and manipulating judging criteria to cover up a stalled mental health overhaul – as revealed in the unedited original report.

After the former minister’s scandal-plagued tenure ended abruptly, Australia’s most scrutinised university job is up for grabs.

Readers are pessimistic about both Australian politicians and Australian people facing the reality of the rapidly changing planet.

At Rockeoke, people of all singing abilities get to live out their music dreams of performing on stage with the backing of a live band.

Australia’s “car economy” costs at least $316 billion a year, a new study estimates – and non-drivers are among those bearing half the cost.

Australian schools are facing a “crisis of rampant misogyny and sexism” fuelled by online influencers. While some fight to tackle the problem, others are being targeted.

No matter what is done to reduce carbon emissions, more violent weather, sea-level rise, flooding, fire and drought are inevitable. That scenario is raising huge questions for governments, councils, communities and authorities.

Readers react the consequences of climate change on communities, and the state of politics.

University of Melbourne academics have voted against a university-backed plan to use $35 million for scholarships from the controversial Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation.

The death of a long-time trader in Sunshine has sparked renewed calls for increased resourcing and funding across Melbourne’s inner west.

As violence against women is again in the spotlight after a spate of killings, new research shows more than 3500 Victorian women a year can’t find services because demand is so high.

A succession of cold fronts will be moving across Victoria from late Saturday, bringing wet and windy conditions and snow on the Alps.

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

If the Carroll government is serious about transparency and integrity, it must redefine what counts as corrupt conduct in Victoria.

A 68-year-old man remains in a critical condition nearly a week after a woman allegedly hit him with his own car. Police were allegedly nearly run over while attempting to speak to the accused.

Readers respond to the farewell speech given by Tim Read in parliament.

The new Royal Park masterplan also suggests acquiring land adjacent to the reserve to increase the footprint of precious inner-city green space.

Adrian Basham turned around in the dock to stare down and point at supporters of Samantha Fraser, who he was convicted of murdering in 2018.

Of the 2500 complaints about police criminality and misconduct put to Victoria’s corruption agency, guess how many were investigated.

Authorities have been planning for the arrival of the disastrous H5N1 bird flu virus. Now their protective measures will be tested like never before.