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January 8, 2026
Virginia Bell’s role in protest laws under scrutiny as Albanese weighs royal commission
Jewish leaders, including former treasurer Josh Frydenberg, have raised concerns about the mooted appointment of Bell to lead a royal commis...
The Age
January 8, 2026
The record cocaine haul and a panicked ‘insider’: US outlines case against Maduro
For customs agents at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport, what they found inside 30 suitcases was like nothing they had ever seen.
The Age
January 8, 2026
Who is Virginia Bell, the prospective royal commissioner?
The former High Court judge has been a public defender, a Supreme Court judge, an ABC radio host and performed in comedy on TV.
The Age
January 8, 2026
The new TVs vying for your living room (and wallet) in 2026
From pencil-thin OLEDs to screens the size of a small car, there are some genuinely impressive displays coming – albeit at somewhat terrifyi...
The Age
January 7, 2026
Foreign-language performers snubbed, but Aussies shine in Actor Award nominations
Formerly known as the SAG Awards, the Actor Awards have shut out some of the most critically lauded performances of 2025.
The Age
January 7, 2026
Game changing weight-loss drugs need to be taken for life, or health benefits are lost
Health benefits gained from using new-generation weight-loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy and Maunjaro are lost, and weight is regained quickly, on...
The Age
January 7, 2026
‘Print that’: Lawyer for Rob Reiner’s son quits case but says former client not guilty of murder
Nick Reiner is facing two charges of first-degree murder over the deaths of his parents, Hollywood director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Re...
The Age
January 7, 2026
Loyalty over common sense: Stokes’ decision-making contributed to England’s woe
After contributing scores of nought and one in Sydney, there is the prospect of having to recover once more from a significant injury.
The Age
January 7, 2026
Victoria bushfires LIVE: Avenel evacuated as Longwood bushfire intensifies; Hume Highway closed between Seymour, Violet Town as temperatures rise
Two bushfires are burning out of control in the state’s north, triggering emergency warnings and traffic closures. Keep up to date with the...
The Age
January 7, 2026
Avenel residents urged to evacuate, Hume Highway closed as raging bushfire intensifies
A 74-kilometre stretch of the Hume is closed after the Longwood bushfire intensified overnight in the state’s north, which is bracing for an...
The Age
January 7, 2026
ICE officer shoots woman dead in dramatic escalation of Trump crackdown
Federal officials claim the shooting in Minneapolis was an act of self-defence. The mayor says he’s seen the footage and disagrees with that...
The Age
January 7, 2026
Disability homes on the brink of collapse as federal government refuses bailout
Some of Victoria’s most vulnerable people are facing the closure of care homes after the NDIA refused to cover a funding shortfall.
The Age
January 7, 2026
US forces seize Russian oil tanker, risking military clash
The military move represents a dramatic escalation in tensions between Trump and Putin after contrasting moments of warmth and friction over...
The Age
January 7, 2026
There’s a new, bucket-list reason to head to Phuket
I’ve visited Thailand more than 40 times, and lived there several years, yet my tastebuds have never known the pleasure of this blissful foo...
The Age
January 7, 2026
Hospital workers in major regional hubs more prone to burn out
Staff at Victoria’s larger regional hospitals are more likely to be physically and mentally exhausted than their peers at major urban trauma...
The Age
January 7, 2026
Bondi victim families plead to Labor MPs on terms of antisemitism royal commission
The families say they will travel to Canberra in the first sitting week to call for an inquiry with the power to examine “all contributing f...
The Age
January 7, 2026
The Ashes fifth Test day four recap: The cold facts behind Boland’s 282-ball bid for revenge
Joe Root successfully put a target on Scott Boland four years ago. At the SCG, Boland finally had his revenge.
The Age
January 7, 2026
How much are tickets to the Australian Open, and what do I get for my money?
A ticket to the Australian Open, depending on how much you’re willing to pay, can get you a concert, a dining experience, or even an evening...
The Age
January 7, 2026
ScoMo’s China blues comes back to bite our beef sector
Fresh Chinese tariffs have handed beef producers like Gina Rinehart a fizzer of a New Year, but it may be good news for Aussie shoppers.
The Age
January 7, 2026
Europe’s 10 lamest attractions that tourists inexplicably flock to
Europe may have the world’s most extraordinary cultural attractions, but it also has a baffling parallel: places so dismal and overrated the...
The Age
January 7, 2026
‘Order the crispy pork with extra chilli’: Chef Alejandro Saravia’s favourite bistros, bars and banh mi
The Peruvian-born, Melbourne-based chef reveals his top food finds, tracing a delicious path through the cities he has called home: Sydney,...
The Age
January 7, 2026
How to get a backyard swimming pool on a budget
Savvy home owners who want to splash around without splashing out are exploring budget-friendly pool options as temperatures rise.
The Age
January 7, 2026
More Aussies are discovering my island paradise, but they can’t change it
I grew up in a place where no building is allowed to be higher than the tallest coconut tree. It remains my happiest place on Earth.
The Age
January 7, 2026
The other travel perk politicians pocket when they go to Canberra
Senator Michaelia Cash has claimed $123,978 over 40 months, or more than $3000 a month, to stay in a home she owns in the nation’s capital.
The Age
January 7, 2026
Peake performance: 19-year-old prodigy smashes last-ball six to win BBL thriller
With the future of Australia’s ageing batting line-up a hot topic of discussion, the Geelong product nervelessly came to the Renegades’ resc...
The Age
January 7, 2026
Former High Court justice in frame to lead Bondi royal commission
The potential appointment of Virginia Bell, which has been flagged by senior Labor figures in recent days, drew swift private pushback from...
The Age
January 7, 2026
Rooming house granted permit despite drug fears
VCAT has green-lit a 13-person rooming house near the injecting facility in North Richmond, dismissing social concerns as not relevant.
The Age
January 7, 2026
Catastrophic fire conditions loom for Victoria
All of the state faces either catastrophic or extreme fire conditions on Friday as the mercury soars.
The Age
January 7, 2026
‘Grumpy, exhausted and really unwell’: How to cope with heatwave nights
As the first heatwave of the summer kicks in, prepare for sweaty, sleepless nights. After sweltering days, both Melbourne and Sydney will st...
The Age
January 7, 2026
Why Trump’s Venezuela gambit will not change Beijing’s calculus on Taiwan
But it does give China a propaganda win to portray the US as the world’s rogue cop, while positioning itself as alternative global leader.
The Age
January 7, 2026
Webster saves the day, but Australia reject spin at their peril
Australia are not only reluctant to pick a full-time spin bowler, they are also reluctant to use the spin options they do have until pace is...
The Age
January 7, 2026
‘I was a guinea pig’: Pop star Madison Beer backs Australia’s social media ban
Discovered online by Justin Bieber at 13, Beer knows that social media can be a dark place for teenagers.
The Age
January 7, 2026
I didn’t realise at the time, but it was the last summer I would spend with my little brother
My childhood home abuts a forest reserve called Foxes Lair and I trawled its depths with Seva, my 11-year-old brother, spotting echidnas, bl...
The Age
January 7, 2026
Bethell shines for England but Webster spins Australia to brink of victory
Youngster’s maiden first-class century was the backbone of a gritty England comeback, but three key wickets from recalled allrounder Beau We...
The Age
January 7, 2026
Israeli president’s visit another Albanese headache as Labor members protest
Anthony Albanese is facing internal calls to withdraw his invitation for Israeli President Isaac Herzog to visit Australia following the Bon...
The Age
January 7, 2026
An experts’ guide to seven myths of sex therapy
It’s a normal part of life enjoyed by a considerable portion of the population, yet most of us are not good at seeking help with our sex liv...
The Age
January 7, 2026
They came to celebrate a life and avoid controversy. But this Bondi victim’s family had a message
Peter Meagher was a quiet giant among men, a giver, a volunteer, someone who believed in the power of service.
The Age
January 7, 2026
Hospitality veteran and billionaire family locked in court battle over iconic seaside hotel
Sorrento identity Julian Gerner has filed a burning summer lawsuit alleging the billionaire Smorgon family and its partners diddled him when...
The Age
January 7, 2026
An easy, no-cook zucchini pasta for hot summer nights
This zesty, no-cook pasta is the ultimate solution for those humid evenings when the last thing you want to do is stand over a hot stove.
The Age
January 7, 2026
Dingle has 1600 people, 50 pubs, and one AFL star desperate to win a title
Dingle have been hoping premiership Cat Mark O’Connor could play in next week’s All-Ireland Senior Club Final. Now, they have their answer.
The Age
January 7, 2026
From dishwasher to world’s ninth-richest man: Nvidia boss faces his future
Jensen Huang has a simple lesson from running the world’s most valuable company: “Don’t get fired, and don’t get bored”.
The Age
January 7, 2026
‘Played the long game’: Bulk-buying habits make Costco more profitable than Aldi
Australians are driving across town to stock up on toilet paper, $6.99 rotisserie chickens and beef mince.
The Age
January 7, 2026
Man facing Nazi symbol charges asks to leave country
A British national facing deportation for alleged neo-Nazi offences is caught in a tug of war between prosecutors and immigration authoritie...
The Age
January 7, 2026
Inflation drops to 3.4 per cent, easing rate hike fears
Price pressures eased in the 12 months to November, coming in lower than economists had expected.
The Age
January 7, 2026
Coalition doesn’t ‘need to see’ sexuality protections in hate speech reforms, says Ley
The opposition leader has said reforms to the country’s vilification laws must be focused solely on Islamic extremism and antisemitism
The Age
January 7, 2026
Rosanna apartments approved despite police minister’s protest
Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny has overridden a council rejection and her own cabinet colleague to approve a Rosanna apartment block previ...
The Age
January 7, 2026
Bondi hero Ahmed al Ahmed feted at Jewish gala in New York
The Sydney tobacco shop owner was met by FBI agents when he arrived in the US for treatment.
The Age
January 7, 2026
Better than the crossword: the fun activity that can reduce your dementia risk by 76 per cent
Looking for new and fun ways to exercise your brain and body this year? You could do a lot worse than practising this age-old activity.
The Age
January 7, 2026
Hugh Marks intervenes in mid-Test feud between Cricket Australia and ABC
Marks, the managing director of the national broadcaster, rang CA boss Todd Greenberg to complain after the ABC was denied access to an Aust...
The Age
January 7, 2026