2 h. ago Banks drive ASX higher; Ampol surges after $1.1b deal; Baby Bunting soars

The sharemarket has moved higher, with Westpac again rising while Baby Bunting and Ampol jumped.

Economics

3 h. ago Beaches metro, negative gearing crackdown: The surprising policies backed by NSW Young Libs

Abolishing negative gearing and building a northern beaches metro are all on the agenda at the NSW Young Liberals’ gathering.

Events

3 h. ago ‘I don’t want to be remembered’: Pep Guardiola on Man City, his legacy and Ange

No manager has won more top-level trophies. But in a rare one-on-one interview, Pep Guardiola explains why they don’t bring him true satisfaction.

Politics

9 h. ago ‘Absolutely dire’: How it all went wrong for Ozempic’s maker after creating a wonder drug

For years, there was no stopping the Danish drugmaker behind Ozempic. Then, suddenly, its fortunes took a turn.

Politics

9 h. ago ASX set to inch up, Wall Street flat after inflation update; $A weaker

Most stocks are falling on Wall Street after a disappointing report said inflation was worse last month at the US wholesale level than economists expected.

Economics

10 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

10 h. ago Heady Cremorne auction roars 70 per cent through reserve price

The auction of a Church Street showroom in Cremorne’s designer furniture precinct went off like a rocket.

Economics

10 h. ago Being made redundant can have a serious effect on your health

Dozens of colleagues were made redundant at the same time.

Politics

10 h. ago For some, reaching old age marks a historic first. Here’s what their experience teaches us

Life expectancy has increased in Australia, but there are still communities where dealing with old age is a relatively new challenge.

Society

10 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

19 h. ago Bureaucrats forced to fly economy as tribunal contradicts government

The Remuneration Tribunal published a statement on Thursday removing access to business-class travel for certain office holders. 

Politics

20 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

27 h. ago Alan Joyce left Qantas two years ago. Now he’s defending his record

“The next crisis is just around the corner,” the former Qantas boss will say in a speech, justifying the “hard and painful decisions” he made as CEO.

Politics

27 h. ago ASX hits record high as Westpac soars, CBA slides; Telstra slumps

The Australian sharemarket has bounced to a record high in early trade, with financial stocks leading the way despite more losses for the Commonwealth Bank. 

Events

27 h. ago ASX hits record high as Origin, Westpac soars; Telstra slumps

The Australian sharemarket is trading at a record high, with utilities and financial stocks leading the way despite more losses for the Commonwealth Bank. 

Events

27 h. ago ASX hits another intraday record as Origin, Westpac soar; Telstra slumps

The Australian sharemarket has notched up another winning session by utilities and financial stocks leading the way despite more losses for the Commonwealth Bank. 

Events

34 h. ago Amazon launches its own ‘trusted’ version of Temu in Australia. Here’s what we know

Amazon is introducing Haul, which will sell thousands of products under $25 to go head to head with ultra-cheap online retailers Temu and Shein.

Politics

34 h. ago The ultimate way to travel in economy: ‘Bogan business class’

Spread out, make the space look unappealing for chancers. Fashion a mini-pillow fort. Pull down two tray tables. Anything to keep this space to myself.

Transport

34 h. ago Marelen wastes thousands of hours commuting to work. She wants two things to change

In a new series, The Age focuses on Melbourne’s western suburbs, where high-skilled jobs are scarce and transport links often poor, to see how life could improve in Australia’s fastest-growing region.

Politics

37 h. ago Rods turning for Norfolk as big Chilean copper targets loom large

The rods are turning at Norfolk Metals’ Chilean copper project where the company will look to prove up some stellar historical drill hits with a view to low-cost heap leaching.

Events