45 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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2 h. ago ‘He worked our backsides off’: Greats pay tribute to the man who revived Australian cricket

If Australia’s cricketers were out too late at night, Bob Simpson always found out.

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3 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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4 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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4 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.

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5 h. ago ‘Avoidable tragedy’: Gym operator fined after climber’s fatal fall

A company has been fined $375,000 after an investigation into the death of an experienced climber.

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5 h. ago I played backyard cricket with Bob Simpson. He made one of the greatest comebacks in Australian sport

Simpson became the second Australian after Don Bradman to make a Test triple century in England.

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5 h. ago No questions asked, just free lasagne: The Brisbane volunteers offering cheesy goodness

With food insecurity affecting almost 700,000 Queensland households, the Lasagna Love movement dishes out hope without a side of shame.

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13 h. ago How ‘living inheritances’ are changing the lives of adult ‘kids’

Almost 20 per cent of Australians have inherited some form of wealth from a family member.

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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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13 h. ago Forget Downton Abbey and Bridgerton. This is the period drama you need in your life

Julian Fellowes’ follow-up to Downton Abbey has flown under the radar. It deserves your attention.

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13 h. ago ‘Pull the right lever and kids laugh like drains’: Andy Griffiths on his comedic formula

The acclaimed children’s author on surviving as a punk rocker, becoming sex-literate and why kids find bodily functions so hilarious.

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20 h. ago Chalmers hits back at critics talking down economic talkfest before it has even begun

Critics are circling the government’s economic roundtable, but Jim Chalmers says good ideas are already surfacing, with more to come.

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23 h. ago AFL grand final tickets to cost more after price freeze ends

AFL fans will have to pay at least $10 more for a ticket to this year's grand final after the league announced it was breaking a six-year price freeze.

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25 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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26 h. ago SEQ council ordered to stop removing tents of rough sleepers

The decision comes ahead of a hearing in November to determine whether the council’s decision to make public camping illegal violates human rights.

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31 h. ago The sad Beckhams split is a reminder to be a cheer squad not a jury

The people your children bring home may seem a bit random, but loving them is an investment in your family.

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32 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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