4 h. ago Congestion levy and hybrid work underpin productivity chief’s CBD vision

Melbourne is being challenged to reinvent the CBD from a place to house office workers on weekdays to a week-long destination for recreation and culture.

Politics

6 h. ago A pilot’s account of his wife’s death – and what police think happened

Court documents detail events on the night Frances Crawford died, based on police interviews, phone messages, and tracking data from her husband’s Garmin device.

Events

8 h. ago Cassius Turvey identified his attackers in the days before he died, mum says

Jack Bearley, 24, and Brodie Palmer, 29, have been found guilty of the murder of Indigenous schoolboy Cassius Turvey at the end of a three-month trial.

Events

9 h. ago Money buys happiness, right? Not in the lifestyles of the rich and miserable

I told my editors I would need six months and a $20 million expense account to really answer the question, but in the meanwhile, here are some thoughts.

Economics

19 h. ago ‘Experts at reading graffiti in toilets’: Renewed rage over ABC election panel

Noses are well and truly out of joint after we revealed an ABC guest thought its coverage was “unwatchable drivel”.

Politics

30 h. ago Howzat! Mark Latham, Big Tobacco and his love of a cricket freebie

The outspoken former Labor leader received several tickets to the cricket courtesy of nicotine giant British American Tobacco.

Politics

32 h. ago ‘Finish the job’: Gunman shot ‘Afghan Ali’ as he lay critically wounded in South Yarra street

Narre Warren man Adris Kheyali, 23, was refused bail as prosecutors reveal they intend to rely on an unnamed witness and phone data to link him to Mohammed Keshtiar’s murder.

Politics

34 h. ago Fake Niki Savva account hastily rebadges itself after CBD reveals identity theft

The political journalist had trouble convincing Elon Musk’s Twitter that she didn’t even have a social media account.

Politics

39 h. ago Meghan shares the ancient medical treatment she turned to during pregnancy

As the Duchess of Sussex posted a birthday image of son Archie overnight, she reveals she sought advice from an alternative medicine practitioner when she was pregnant.

Politics

43 h. ago James Hird reveals his advice for Oscar Allen who looks set to depart

Is the situation surrounding the free agent an example of why the game should consider a mid-season trade period?

Politics

43 h. ago ‘Very mad’: Niki Savva’s identity stolen with fake social media account

An account on X bearing the name of the prominent political pundit has been gaining big traction with its silly tweets. The real Niki Savva is not amused.

Politics

43 h. ago ‘Very mad’: Columnist Niki Savva’s identity stolen with fake social media account

The political journalist has had trouble convincing Elon Musk’s Twitter that she wants no part of it.

Politics

54 h. ago Sackings, bullying and lack of oversight: The fears in top schools unit revealed at ICAC

The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption is holding a public inquiry into the alleged conduct of Anthony Manning, who headed up School Infrastructure NSW unit from 2017 until last year.

Politics

54 h. ago Doctor reveals mushroom antidote was in short supply after fatal meal: Trial day six, as it happened

Of the four guests who dined on beef Wellington at Erin Patterson’s house in 2023, only one survived. On Tuesday, that guest – Ian Wilkinson – will tell his story for the first time when he takes the stand as a witness in the cook’s murder trial.

Events

55 h. ago Erin Patterson trial live updates: ‘Not enough for four’: Doctor reveals mushroom antidote was in short supply after fatal meal

Of the four guests who dined on beef Wellington at Erin Patterson’s house in 2023, only one survived. On Tuesday, that guest – Ian Wilkinson – will tell his story for the first time when he takes the stand as a witness in the cook’s murder trial.

Events

58 h. ago Met Gala 2025 as it happened: Kardashians, Sydney Sweeney and more hit NYC; Rihanna reveals pregnancy

The biggest fancy-dress party of the year is back. Follow our live coverage as celebrities and designers deliver their boldest looks.

Events

60 h. ago Erin Patterson trial live updates: Beef Wellington lunch survivor reveals details of invitation, conversation with alleged killer’s estranged husband over marriage difficulties

Of the four guests who dined on beef Wellington at Erin Patterson’s house in 2023, only one survived. On Tuesday, that guest – Ian Wilkinson – will tell his story for the first time when he takes the stand as a witness in the cook’s murder trial.

Events

62 h. ago ‘Terrible’ crash kills two including a teenager, as town waits for news about two more fighting for life

A teenager has been identified as one of the victims of a Gippsland crash, while a girl and woman fight for their lives in hospital.

Events

67 h. ago Anonymous no more: Why The Age’s chief restaurant critic is finally revealing her face

Melbourne’s biggest dining secret has been revealed as Besha Rodell, one of the world’s last anonymous critics, exposes her identity after 20 years.

Politics

67 h. ago Ooh la la! Perth hits global top 20 for luxury home price growth

New data reveals the city’s luxury property prices surged by 3.8 per cent in the past year, earning it a spot in the top 20 worldwide. But how long can this hot streak last?

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