1 hour ago What Jofra Archer said to Steve Smith that prompted cutting one

Jofra Archer saved his quickest spell of the series when it mattered least in Australia’s meagre run chase of 65 but escalated his rivalry with Steve Smith.

Politics

5 h. ago In 37 years of HSC marking, Lindy always sees students make this mistake

Castle Hill High School’s English head is one of the longest standing HSC markers: one of just 30 to have marked students across four decades.

Politics

6 h. ago I learnt a scary lesson while living in France. Playing it safe can be risky

My first inkling of French values came when I got into a taxi, aged 25, and the older male driver gave me an odd look. I wondered what faux pas I could have committed in just 20 seconds.

Politics

13 h. ago Natural disaster declared as residents return to their charred Central Coast homes

Premier Chris Minns was warned that December would be a challenging start to the bushfire season. They were right, with 76 fires burning across NSW this weekend.

Politics

14 h. ago As houses burned around it, the one that Steve built stood firm

Steve Foskett finished building this home a month ago. He tells us why this and others were saved from Saturday’s ferocious blaze.

Events

20 h. ago One quick conversation could save your relationship this Christmas

You’re busy with school and social events, buying presents, and travelling or having visitors. It’s no wonder things can get a little strained come December.

Politics

20 h. ago ‘Clear boundaries’: The private school rule changes in wake of social media ban

Cranbrook will ban smartphones for certain grades, while other schools are removing YouTube in response to the social media ban.

Politics

28 h. ago ‘Just heartbreak’: At least a dozen homes lost in bushfires near Sydney

Two emergency warnings were issued for bushfires in NSW on Saturday, as firefighters continue to fight blazes across the state overnight following hot conditions.

Events

29 h. ago Was it wise to implement social media ban just before the holidays?

Age readers respond to the impending social media ban for teenagers.

Politics

31 h. ago ‘Everything’s gone now’: At least a dozen homes lost in bushfires near Sydney

Two emergency warnings were issued for bushfires in NSW on Saturday, as firefighters continue to fight blazes across the state overnight following hot conditions.

Events

34 h. ago Emergency warning, trains halted as firefighters battle Central Coast fire

An emergency warning has been issued for a fire just outside Sydney, which has halted trains on the Central Coast, as the city swelters through the hottest day in almost two years.

Events

36 h. ago Town and country: The bunfight over McDonald’s in two very different locations

Local councils have rejected the fast food outlet at two separate sites, but opponents say a legal challenge is inevitable.

Politics

44 h. ago The scramble to save a deal: How a security giant fought to stay in Nauru

Once the arrangement was outed in public, the booming company’s founder knew he had to move fast to avoid reputation damage.

Politics

50 h. ago Take the Weatherald with you: early forecast suggests Australia have found an opener

On Friday afternoon, it was possible to visualise Jake Weatherald as a proper Test opener. Australia may finally have found one.

Politics

56 h. ago Foolproof and forgiving: 20 festive recipes you can relax around

Oven unreliable? Hosting anxiety? Whatever – these don’t require a test run or precise timing, and if it still goes pear-shaped, top with herbs (or extra icing sugar or cream), to save the day!

Politics

58 h. ago ‘Can we have more children, please?’ The $5.4 million school renovation sitting half

This “state of the art” government school in Melbourne’s east is desperate for more children to teach.

Economics

59 h. ago Meet the AI agents helping small businesses do more with less

SMEs lose an average of $209,000* in unrealised revenue annually because of inefficiencies, manual processes and missed opportunities. This AI suite aims to change that.

Politics

60 h. ago Fashion maven fills The Age’s former Collins St home with tenants

The Age’s former headquarters on the corner of Collins and Spencer streets is finally fully sub-let after years languishing half-empty.

Politics

61 h. ago Facial age verification: Can it be fooled and how safe is it?

Scanning a face to guess its age is likely to be a major part of the “waterfall” of methods used to comply with the social media ban.

Politics

68 h. ago Fresh claims against suspended estate agent ‘Teflon’ Josh Tesolin as he launches new career

If the star agent thought he’d heard all allegations against him from the regulator, he’s about to hear about a lot more.

Economics