76 m. ago They used to be hated. Now, Melbourne is throwing a party for these ‘sky puppies’

Melbourne’s “misunderstood” bats are finally getting the celebration they deserve at a festival centered around a beloved local landmark.

Politics

5 h. ago A new play asks: What would you do if your ex became an anti

Taking place in 1976 South Africa, Kirsty Marillier’s new play, Destiny, tells a personal and intimate story.

Politics

5 h. ago ‘Harry played for it’: Cleary fumes over costly Penrith penalty in loss to Storm

Was Storm skipper Harry Grant within his rights to run into prop Moses Leota, or were Penrith hard done by?

Events

6 h. ago Young tradies like Dylan and western suburbs professionals have this challenge in common

In a special series on Melbourne’s west, The Age explores how to attract high-skilled jobs, get more youths into work and improve transport links.

Politics

6 h. ago What’s in the water at this NRL hotbed? We tested it to find out

The tiny NSW south coast town has six juniors playing in the NRL this weekend. Is the water in the sea-side town the secret?

Politics

6 h. ago Who will perform at this year’s AFL grand final? Take The Age quiz

How well do you know Melbourne and Victoria? Test your trivia and news knowledge with The Age’s weekly quiz.

Sport

10 h. ago Schmidt sticks with winning Wallabies, but training mishap causes late playmaker chaos

In an otherwise settled side to meet the Boks, the Wallabies have named a veteran at five-eighth and may have to call on a halfback or winger to be his back-up at no.10.

Events

12 h. ago Harry Houdini: Grant’s magic act seals epic win over Panthers

Isaah Yeo, Ryan Papenhuyzen and Jahrome Hughes are all missing, but there’s still plenty to play for at CommBank Stadium. Follow all the action.

Politics

12 h. ago Schmidt keeps faith with winning Wallabies, but with one major gamble

The Wallabies have made just two changes from the team who beat the Lions in Sydney but coach Joe Schmidt has rolled the dice on picking a solitary playmaker to meet the Springboks.

Politics

13 h. ago Disappointed Cleary admits learning lesson from Storm defeat

Nathan Cleary reveals how the Penrith Panthers will learn from their mistakes against the Melbourne Storm to improve for the finals.

Events

13 h. ago NRL 2025 LIVE updates: Grant’s magic act seals epic win for Storm over Panthers

Isaah Yeo, Ryan Papenhuyzen and Jahrome Hughes are all missing, but there’s still plenty to play for at CommBank Stadium. Follow all the action.

Events

15 h. ago NRL 2025 LIVE updates: Storm move Munster for Panthers showdown

Isaah Yeo, Ryan Papenhuyzen and Jahrome Hughes are all missing, but there’s still plenty to play for at CommBank Stadium. Follow all the action.

Events

15 h. ago Former Geelong player sentenced over crash that killed wife, seriously injured woman

Ex-footballer Raymond Card has been jailed over the drunken crash that killed his wife and left another woman seriously injured.

Events

16 h. ago Essendon champion joins Dees’ coach search; Winmar continues bid to co

An Essendon great will be on the panel charged with finding premiership coach Simon Goodwin’s replacement at Melbourne. Meanwhile, Nicky Winmar is continuing his push to be a co-lead plaintiff in a racism class action.

Sport

17 h. ago Man charged with rape and murder three decades after woman’s death

A 67-year-old man was arrested in Ararat and appeared before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

Events

21 h. ago A production of Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard is playing in Melbourne. Well, sort of

Experimental theatre group Pony Cam have taken Chekhov’s final play and put their own spin on it.

Politics

23 h. ago What to stream this week: A supernatural Australian murder mystery and five more picks

Picks include local thriller Playing Gracie Darling, an Eddie Murphy action comedy and a three-season binge of Reservoir Dogs. 

Events

23 h. ago The cult author who refuses to play by the book world’s rules

Yellowface author Rebecca F. Kuang won’t stick to anyone’s pigeonhole.

Culture

27 h. ago Australian teen Archie Wilson on homesickness while playing football in US

Nebraska freshman Archie Wilson was overcome with emotion after moving away from home.

Politics

29 h. ago Growing up is the real nightmare in Pete Davidson’s schlocky horror show

The former Saturday Night Live star plays a graffiti artist sentenced to community service in a retirement village.

Events