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Crime
‘The Punisher’ targeted in second hit attempt after trying to muscle in on illicit tobacco trade
The former bikie and professional boxer has played a key role in the revival of the Brothers 4 Life gang to try to gain a slice of the lucrative market.
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Investigations
Australian drug trafficking suspect hails from rich list family
The father is the epitome of the migrant success story; the son is one of the nation’s most wanted suspected criminals.
The tiny piece of skull found two years after Carol Clay was shot in the head
In the remote Wonnangatta Valley, crime scene examiners found a single piece of skull. That led them to more fragments in the search for Carol Clay and Russell Hill.
‘Kind of scary’: The real reason so many restaurants are closing
The predictions are devastating: one in 13 hospitality businesses could close in the next 12 months. So what’s gone wrong, and what can be done to help?
Adelaide woman injured during horror flight has no feeling below the waist
Almost half the SQ321’s 211 passengers were injured in what has become one of the most serious turbulence events in modern aviation history.
The Cannes red carpet always delivers drama. This year was no exception
From surprise appearances to Greta Gerwig in horse heels, here are six of the biggest moments from this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
With nerves of steel, the couple who joust together, stay together
A mutual passion for donning medieval-style armour led couple Rodney and Liberty Deaman to the perfect, albeit unusual, shared hobby.
Extra time: Why Gillon McLachlan has racing playing the waiting game
A new twist in the racing industry’s push to bring Gillon McLachlan in as chairman could mean the process stretches out for another five weeks.
Victorian bird flu outbreaks ‘just bad luck’, says egg farm operator
Workers at the two Victorian farms have now been forced to cull 560,000 chickens at two farms to halt the spread of deadly avian flu.
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A-League All Stars continue dominance, lead Newcastle 4-0
Follow along as two All Stars A-League sides take on Newcastle United’s men and Arsenal Women.
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AFL 2024
Even if you’re not into AFL, you need to see this kid play footy. Trust me
Dave Grohl, Virginia Trioli, Kate Middleton. With so much grief and worry in the world right now, these people feel like the antidote. They turn everyday things into acts of beauty.
Kate Halfpenny
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Draft Dreams
Draft
The cruel injury that hit a draft hope as AFL scouts visited
The Age is following prospective AFL draftees Nathaniel Sulzberger, Noah Mraz and Levi Ashcroft throughout 2024 as they bid to join the big time in November. This is the second instalment.
Opinion
Streaming
Why I’m grateful for Baby Reindeer, the anti-hero alternative we desperately need
In this era of self-congratulatory and safe memoirs, the Netflix series dares to be dangerous.
Mark Mordue
Trailblazing Australian artist known for provocative, political work dies
The Melbourne-based artist developed an international following for her acerbic and witty installations and photography.
Opinion
Oral health
Yes, we love to hate them, but here’s some sparkling news for dentists
Sure, they extract quite a bit of dosh from us, but when it comes to our teeth doctors, the haters should just build a bridge.
Jo Stubbings
Writer and reviewer
SEE & DO
Never mind the fat shamers, Garfield was my kind of guy
As the lasagne-loving tabby returns to our screens, I’m glad he’s still happy to indulge.
How Martin Freeman went from The Office to an intense, troubled cop
Before playing the morally compromised Chris Carson in The Responder – a show full of violence, trauma and moral ambiguity – Freeman was an international star.
Victoria
Squeezed out: Victorian tomato giant fears offshore exodus amid gas crunch
Business leaders are threatening the government that gas insecurity might force them to quit Victoria.
The government plans to demolish Melbourne’s public housing towers. These architects have other ideas
Architects and students have dozens of ideas of how Melbourne’s public housing towers can be revitalised and saved.
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Courts
‘Stan’, ‘Meow’, ‘Bonez’: Decades after they tagged trains, landmarks, the law has caught up with one of the graffiti chiefs
Inside the police investigation which cracked Melbourne’s notorious 70K graffiti crew.
Teeth and a charred watch: The police search for missing campers’ remains
At the base of a fallen tree off a remote alpine track, forensic experts spent three days meticulously looking for answers to the disappearance of Russell Hill and Carol Clay.
School under fire over $600 family bill to watch children graduate
A selective public school in Melbourne’s south-east has been accused of not considering cost-of-living pressures after charging $160 for students and their families to attend a year 12 valedictory dinner.
AFL 2024
AFL round 11 teams and tips: Demons drop recruit for clash with his former side
Melbourne have dropped recruit Jack Billings for Sunday’s fixture against St Kilda, while Essendon have recalled a star defender for his first game of 2024. Full teams and expert tips here.
Swans to challenge severity of Parker ban; Why the Dons want change at the tribunal
Sydney accept Luke Parker should be banned but believe six matches is excessive despite the serious injuries to Frankston’s Josh Smith.
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Political leadership
Australian voters back plans to keep gas on tap
The poll found that 75 per cent of voters supported a domestic gas reservation policy to ensure a steady supply of gas to households and businesses.
Business
‘People got burnt’: Why this industry giant is exiting Australia
One of the nation’s largest dairy processors is pulling the plug on Australia, but it’s just the latest domino to fall in a sector that has been dwindling for decades.
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Rupert Murdoch
No ‘dirty deals done dirt cheap’: Why Murdoch teamed up with OpenAI
Elizabeth Knight
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World
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Aviation
Australian injured in horror flight speaks from hospital - a day after staff blocked him
Keith Davis spoke a day after staff surrounded him in a hospital cafe when it became apparent he was about to talk to the media.
Opinion
When I had a Baby Reindeer experience, I resolved to find my stalker
Damien Nowicki
Deputy Opinion Editor, The Age
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Property
‘It’s stupid, the system is broken’: The housing crisis gets worse
Workers are feeling ‘pretty distressed’ to realise the basics of life have slipped further out of reach than even in the recent past.
How to sell your home for $112,000 more than your neighbour
A new report finds how to fetch a higher price, attract more online listing views and make a home more liveable in the meantime.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Trends
In appealing to the rich, has trail running lost its dirtbag spirit?
Have we become so comfortable in our lives we are now seeking – and willing to pay big money for – discomfort?
Sarah Berry
Lifestyle Health Editor
Culture
‘It’s not about our love’: Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall on separating fact from fiction
When Colin from Accounts became an international hit, the couple were faced with sudden celebrity – and the challenge of writing season two.
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Draft
The cruel injury that hit a draft hope as AFL scouts visited
The Age is following prospective AFL draftees Nathaniel Sulzberger, Noah Mraz and Levi Ashcroft throughout 2024 as they bid to join the big time in November. This is the second instalment.
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LIVE updates: A-League All Stars continue dominance as they lead Newcastle 4-0
Follow along as two All Stars A-League sides take on Newcastle United and Arsenal Women.
‘A unique relationship’: The odd couple driving the resurgent Bombers
As mercurial Bomber Jake Stringer reaches a major milestone, we speak to two of his closest football friends.
Extra time: Why Gillon McLachlan has racing playing the waiting game
A new twist in the racing industry’s push to bring Gillon McLachlan in as chairman could mean the process stretches out for another five weeks.
NBA closes investigation into Josh Giddey’s alleged relationship with underage girl
The NBA has ended its investigation into Australian basketball star Josh Giddey for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a teenager, ESPN reported on Thursday.
AFL round 11 teams and tips: Demons drop recruit for clash with his former side
Melbourne have dropped recruit Jack Billings for Sunday’s fixture against St Kilda, while Essendon have recalled a star defender for his first game of 2024. Full teams and expert tips here.
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AFL 2024
Dogs learn Naughton’s fate as injuries mount heading into crucial stretch of season
The Bulldogs’ 14-point loss to premiership favourites Sydney was compounded by injuries to Anthony Scott, Aaron Naughton and Ed Richards.
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The booming kick set to be top pick in the mid-season draft
Meet Jasper Scaife, the forward with a famous work ethic whose WAFL coach thinks has such a booming kick he could be a punter in the NFL if he doesn’t make it in Australian rules footy
