2 hours ago Equestrian shows and Shakespeare in a tent: A Saturday night in Melbourne in 1854

You might have a drink at the tavern, or take in a circus show of dance and swordplay on horseback. As The Age celebrates 170 years, we look back at the city’s cultural life in 1854.

Politics

9 hours ago Throwing Stones: Could radical revival plan actually kill this suburb’s charm?

Altered regulations could see the number of homes in Stones Corner double. We ask the residents and business owners for their views on how that could change the place.

Events

12 hours ago Going postal: Council ballot papers stolen in Australia Post van theft

There’s bad news for City of Monash voters who may have to cast their ballots again after an opportunistic thief made off with an Australia Post van.

Politics

26 hours ago How Melbourne has become one of the world’s great sporting cities since 1854

With the MCG as the pearl at its heart, cricket, footy and the Melbourne Cup were sewn into the city’s early fabric.

Politics

37 hours ago US strikes bunkers of Houthi rebels; Mayor among the dead in Israeli strike on south Lebanon

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said Israel “intentionally targeted a meeting of the municipal council to discuss the city’s service and relief situation”.

Events