93 m. ago McCarthy’s memory propels Freo captain in tough night against Magpies

As he received the ball from Caleb Serong and let it launch on the run from inside 50 on Thursday, Alex Pearce believes he had some help to steer it through.

Politics

3 h. ago Son of alleged mushroom lunch killer Erin Patterson described relationship between parents as ‘very negative’

The pre-recorded video evidence of Patterson’s children continued to be played to the jury on Friday, the ninth day of the murder trial.

Events

5 h. ago Daughter of alleged mushroom lunch killer Erin Patterson unsure if mother had cooked beef Wellington before

The video evidence of Patterson’s primary-school-aged daughter continued to be played to the jury on Friday, with her son’s evidence to be heard later in the day.

Events

6 h. ago Pope Leo LIVE updates: Vatican Conclave elects Cardinal Robert Prevost, first pontiff born in the United States

The US-born missionary and senior Vatican official has become the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church in its 2000-year history. Follow our live updates.

Politics

9 h. ago ‘My suckers are here!’ Boy orders almost 70,000 lollipops on Amazon

As Holly LaFavers was preparing to go to church, a delivery worker dropped off 22 boxes of lollipops in front of her apartment building. Then she heard what no parent wants to hear.

Politics

9 h. ago Days after contesting Chisholm, Katie Allen reveals stage 4 cancer diagnosis

The former Liberal MP said while there are difficult days ahead, she will face them with “clarity and determination”.

Science

12 h. ago Game theory explains why the Liberals lost – and how to win next time

It’s a game plan Angus Taylor knows better than most, but he probably shouldn’t be leading the charge.

Politics

12 h. ago Move over, Bali and Japan: The other Asian country we’re obsessed with

There’s another place blessed with some of the finest food on the planet, landscapes that range from lowlands to mountain highs, plus two of the world’s great cities.

Politics

12 h. ago Where was Australia’s first capital? Test yourself with The Age quiz

How well do you know Melbourne and Victoria? Test your trivia and news knowledge with The Age’s weekly quiz.

Politics

16 h. ago Undermanned Pies head west and snatch a game they had no right to win

Collingwood have snatched a brilliant win over Fremantle in Perth, despite missing a handful of premiership stars, but a head injury to Lachie Schultz has soured the win.

Politics

17 h. ago ‘Two strikes’ policy for dodgy taxi drivers as Victoria moves to clean up industry

Taxi and ride-share drivers who break the rules multiple times will have their licences suspended or cancelled under a two-strikes policy to be legislated by the Allan government.

Events

17 h. ago AFL live updates: Rattled Moore says Schultz injury should have been handled differently as Pies beat Dockers

Collingwood have snatched a brilliant win over Fremantle in Perth, despite missing a handful of premiership stars, but a head injury to Lachie Schultz has soured the win.

Events

18 h. ago AFL live updates: Undermanned Pies hold off Dockers to score brilliant win in Perth

Follow all the action from Optus Stadium as Craig McRae’s Pies take on Justin Longmuir’s Dockers under Thursday night lights.

Sport

19 h. ago AFL live updates: Daicos gets treatment on hip as undermanned Pies fight hard against Freo

Follow all the action from Optus Stadium as Craig McRae’s Pies take on Justin Longmuir’s Dockers under Thursday night lights.

Politics

20 h. ago AFL live updates: Fast start for Freo but Pies fight back in Thursday night clash

Follow all the action from Optus Stadium as Craig McRae’s Pies take on Justin Longmuir’s Dockers under Thursday night lights.

Politics

20 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Ryan’s lead over Hamer in Kooyong grows; Ratnam concedes Wills; Rising star Wolahan bows out

Follow all the results from the crunch Victorian seats that could decide the election.

Politics

20 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Wills didn’t fall to the Greens, but its margins have shifted; Ryan’s lead over Hamer in Kooyong grows

In a seat named after a failed explorer, this electorate seems ready to chart a new course – even if, this time, it decided to wait a little longer.

Politics

21 h. ago AFL live updates: Undermanned Collingwood take on besieged Dockers in Perth

Follow all the action from Optus Stadium as Craig McRae’s Pies take on Justin Longmuir’s Dockers under Thursday night lights.

Politics

21 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

22 h. ago AFL teams and experts’ tips: Stars return, big names miss as teams swing changes

All the ins and outs for round nine are here.

Sport