59 m. ago Hawthorn vs Melbourne LIVE: Gunston firing as Hawks lead Dees; Hinkley fumes over ‘offensive’ question

Carlton’s road to redemption began with a 54-point smashing of Port Adelaide, led by Harry McKay’s seven goals. Gold Coast’s finals hopes are shaky, the Hawks lead Melbourne at the MCG and, tonight, it’s a blockbuster Adelaide vs Collingwood match.

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1 hour ago Hawthorn vs Melbourne LIVE: Blues dine out on lacklustre Port; Hawks off to flying start against Dees

The Blues and Power begin AFL Saturday as both clubs begin planning for their futures after rough seasons. Follow along for all the reactions and updates.

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4 h. ago This AFL pick swap was part of North Melbourne’s grand plan. But now they’re on the verge of unwanted history

The Roos bet on themselves to not still be treading water when they sent their 2025 first-round draft pick to Richmond for the Tigers’ No.27 selection last year and their second-rounder this year.

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5 h. ago Melbourne vendor who published reserve pockets $63,000 premium at auction

The deceased estate in Bundoora sold for $673,000. Meanwhile, a family paid $2.6 million for a four-bedroom house in Aspendale after outbidding their rivals.

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5 h. ago ‘Melbourne’s coming back’: Young family pays $200,000 above reserve to nab $1.45m period home

Three parties fought with rapid-fire bids, pushing the price more than $200,000 above the sellers’ hopes.

Economics

13 h. ago Melbourne’s most famous coffee is magic. But who gets to claim it?

A Frankensteined flat white, a global hit, and a trademark tale to pour over.

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26 h. ago Amazon promises faster Melbourne deliveries after opening two new logistics centres

Amazon has opened its third fulfillment centre in Victoria, delivering a boost of more than 700 jobs for the state.

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32 h. ago Melania Trump threatens Hunter Biden with $1.5b lawsuit over ‘salacious’ Epstein claim

The first lady has demanded Biden – son of former president Joe – retract his claim that sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein introduced her to now-President Donald Trump.

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33 h. 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.

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37 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.

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37 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.

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44 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.

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47 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

49 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.

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49 h. ago A Machete, a tomahawk and ‘polite’ intruders: Forrestfield home invasion baffles police

Two men, armed and with their faces covered, entered a 78-year-old man’s Forrestfield home, demanding cash and damaging his speedway sprint car.

Events

53 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.

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58 h. ago Assault charges after beachfront erosion fight turns violent

A Central Coast councillor and her husband have been charged after community debate over a proposed seawall turned violent.

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61 h. ago Melbourne have the world’s best player, but Penrith will win grand final preview

Throughout Penrith’s stunning revival, I’ve always said they can’t win the title. Now I don’t know if even the game’s best player can stop them.

Sport

61 h. ago What’s it like to have a son who does MMA? Ask our deputy PM

On the night of this year’s federal election, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles had a very different fight on his mind.

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61 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.

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