6 h. ago Merrett incident could shake up Brownlow; Super Saturday lives up to the hype as Hawks, Bombers, Suns, Crows win

After the Hawks outlasted the Demons and Essendon held off a frantic Swans comeback, the two games to close Super Saturday also had footy fans on the edge of their seats.

Events

9 h. ago NRL 2025 LIVE: Cowboys draw level with Penrith in Townsville shootout

Premiers Penrith are chasing back-to-back wins for the first time in 2025 when they take on the Cowboys in Townsville.

Events

10 h. ago NRL 2025 LIVE: Panthers, Cowboys trade tries as premiers look to climb ladder

Premiers Penrith are chasing back-to-back wins for the first time in 2025 when they take on the Cowboys in Townsville.

Politics

10 h. ago North Sydney Oval needs an upgrade to host NRL games. The mayor wants to make it happen

Excitement is building about the prospect of the Bears returning to their spiritual home, but the venue needs at least $10m worth of work to bring it up to NRL standard.

Politics

12 h. ago ‘It’s very exciting’: TJ Smith winner Briasa books Everest slot

The Hawkes training team confirmed up-and-coming sprinter Briasa had secured a slot in The Everest.

Politics

15 h. ago Family pays $1.21m to save Cheltenham house from the wrecking ball

The successful buyers beat three other bidders to win the right to call the renovated house home. One of the rival bidders was a developer who was considering knocking the house down.

Society

20 h. ago Wallabies stars issue plea for maligned prop to take on Lions

Two Wallabies have come to an under-siege star’s defence, with one declaring: “If there’s any chance we have of winning a Lions series ... he has to be involved.”

Politics

24 h. ago For decades, he couldn’t afford a car. Then this Aussie checked in at The White Lotus

From skinny Perth kid to award-winning actor: Murray Bartlett’s role in the hit TV series changed his life. Just don’t mention the “p” word.

Events

24 h. ago ‘We were genuinely the slowest team’: The skill and science behind Piastri’s rise to title favourite

Five races into his rookie F1 season, Piastri’s team was at the lowest of ebbs. Now, in F1’s fastest car, the Melburnian is on a winning trajectory that could see him usurp three-time world champion Sir Jack Brabham’s total of 14 victories this season.

Events

27 h. ago McKay’s perfect strike seals Carlton’s gutsy victory over St Kilda

McKay’s match-winner also ensured “Spud’s Game” would not be overshadowed by the so-called Tom De Koning Cup.

Events

30 h. ago AFL live updates: Harry McKay boots the sealer for brave Blues in thrilling ‘Spud’s Game’ win over Saints

More than 65,000 fans turned out for a special cause. The on-field contest didn’t disappoint.

Sport

30 h. ago Suaalii stretchered off with concussion as Waratahs fall to Reds

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is facing a stint on the sidelines after leaving Allianz Stadium on a medical cart in the Waratahs’ 28-21 loss against the Queensland Reds.

Events

31 h. ago Brilliant Latrell seals stunning Rabbitohs comeback to sink Broncos

After pulling off multiple try-saving tackles, Latrell Mitchell kicked one of the best field goals in living memory to secure a famous Souths comeback win to sink the Broncos on Friday night.

Politics

32 h. ago Super Rugby LIVE: Suaalii leaves field on a stretcher as Tupou try puts Waratahs ahead

The Waratahs are on a hot streak at home this year but will Queensland Reds land another blow on their arch-rivals? Follow along live.

Sport

33 h. ago Super Rugby LIVE: Suaalii leaves field on a stretcher as Waratahs take early lead over Reds

The Waratahs are on a hot streak at home this year but will Queensland Reds land another blow on their arch-rivals? Follow along live.

Sport

34 h. ago The six extra minutes that left Panthers ace facing race against time for Origin

The Penrith winger is blaming himself for being out of action so long.

Politics

34 h. ago Winning words warm the night at The Age Book of the Year awards

Last night I had the privilege of continuing The Age’s proud history of supporting writers and great books, presenting coveted literature prizes to two very different authors.

Events

37 h. ago It didn’t stand out at first, but the Archibald Prize winner suits the times

There were stronger portraits, but the glorious chaos of Julie Fragar’s work captures the global mood.

Politics

37 h. ago Order kangaroo dimmies and salty potato cakes with caviar at this North Melbourne wine bar

Everything you’d want in a neighbourhood wine bar.

Politics

39 h. ago City debut set to bring young gun apprentice McMurray full circle

An impressive winning rate in Queensland has earned 18-year-old Jace McMurray a crack at the Sydney circuit under Michael Freedman, and the Gosford product is determined to make the most of his chance.

Politics