2 h. ago LIVE: Australia lose quick wickets chasing 173 in T20 series decider

Mitch Marsh’s Australian team need 173 to beat South Africa in Cairns and claim the T20 series.

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5 h. ago Families rattled after group of teenagers allegedly broke into their homes

Two Melbourne families have been rattled by a group of teenagers who allegedly broke into their homes and stole their cars while they slept.

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5 h. ago Several people arrested as protesters clash with police in Melbourne CBD

Trans rights protesters have clashed with police in Melbourne while trying to disrupt a women's rally outside parliament.

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5 h. ago Hawthorn vs Melbourne LIVE: Gunston kicks seven goals, sets new career best as Hawks thump Demons; 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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6 h. 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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7 h. 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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9 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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10 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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10 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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13 h. ago Trump and Putin claim ‘great progress’ – but leave Alaska early with no deal

The two men took no questions at a brief news conference where they hailed “constructive” talks but acknowledged there was still an impasse on key points.

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16 h. ago Late goals, Jota tributes and racism claim as Liverpool win English Premier League opener

The reigning champions were pushed hard by Bournemouth but Chiesa and Salah stepped up to seal a 4-2 win two months after the shock death of teammate Diogo Jota.

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18 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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31 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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37 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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38 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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43 h. ago Coffee after dark: Sydney’s best spots for a caffeine fix after 5pm

Some say it’s impossible to order a coffee after 3pm in Sydney. They’re not looking hard enough.

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43 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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43 h. ago Has state recognition changed the game in Gaza? Only for the deluded

Hamas is looking to claim a victory - any victory - after 22 months of conflict in Gaza. But this war can only be ended by Israel and its backers in the US.

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43 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

49 h. ago Harry Houdini: Grant’s magic act seals epic win over Panthers

Isaah Yeo, Ryan Papenhuyzen and Jahrome Hughes are all missing, but there’s still plenty to play for at CommBank Stadium. Follow all the action.

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