29 m. ago Three teenage girls ‘stripped’ and beat girl, 14, in Sydney’s south

Police said the 14-year-old victim was approached at a bus stop in Claymore about 7pm on Friday by three girls, all aged 13, and threatened at knifepoint.

Politics

58 m. 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.

Events

3 h. ago The new generation of real estate agents: Supercars, white teeth and designer loafers

In a competitive arena, ambitious property fortune-hunters work hard on their brand of showy chutzpah to close the deal.

Events

3 h. ago ‘Biggest liar gets the listing’: The tricks some agents use to pressure home sellers

Whistleblowing agents and property insiders working across Australia’s two largest cities say the practice of deliberately manipulating vendors through lies and other dirty tactics is “common”.

Politics

3 h. ago Dog racing is on its last legs and here’s another hammer blow

The Tasmanian government’s ban on greyhound racing is another welcome step, but the really big win for those who oppose the barbarous sport might be just around the corner.

Politics

7 h. ago Rayner, Lions shoot past Freo; Nasiah’s value grows as contract drama moves into round 24

Brisbane Lions locked in a finals spot in their win over Fremantle while out-of-contract St Kilda star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s future remains unclear going into the last round.

Events

9 h. ago The Age’s Nick McKenzie wins journalist of the year at Kennedy Awards

McKenzie’s award was among eight recognising the work of The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald’s journalists at the Kennedy Awards.

Events

9 h. ago The Sydney Morning Herald journalists scoop the pool at Kennedy Awards

Our journalists led the field at the 2025 Kennedy Awards, taking home several major awards, including for the exposure of high-level corruption in the construction industry.

Events

13 h. ago ‘Defiantly beautiful’ image of First Nations youth challenges us all

Hoda Afshar’s winning entry in the National Photographic Portrait Prize is a powerful statement on controversial laws.

Politics

14 h. ago ‘Outlandish and weird’: How Netflix star Jenna Ortega and Tim Burton bonded on the dark side

The young star of Wednesday has joined a circle of big-name actors, such as Winona Ryder and Michael Keaton, to whom Burton turns again and again.

Politics

14 h. ago ‘Irrational’: China’s top spy agency attacks ASIO over espionage ‘threat’

China’s ministry of state security has verbally attacked Australia’s intelligence agencies, accusing them of fabricating a “Chinese spy threat” while carrying out their own espionage in China.

Events

20 h. ago Cat with a murky history takes author to prestigious children’s book prize

The winners of the much-loved Children’s Book Council of Australia awards have been revealed.

Culture

20 h. ago Beaches metro, negative gearing crackdown: The surprising policies backed by NSW Young Libs

Abolishing negative gearing and building a northern beaches metro are all on the agenda at the NSW Young Liberals’ gathering.

Events

20 h. ago EPL predictions: The Premier League is back, you pick the winners

The new Premier League season kicks off on Saturday morning when Liverpool start their title defence against Bournemouth. Get your tips in here.

Politics

27 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.

Politics

27 h. ago For some, reaching old age marks a historic first. Here’s what their experience teaches us

Life expectancy has increased in Australia, but there are still communities where dealing with old age is a relatively new challenge.

Society

27 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

32 h. ago Schmidt sticks with winning Wallabies, but training mishap causes late playmaker chaos

In an otherwise settled side to meet the Boks, the Wallabies have named a veteran at five-eighth and may have to call on a halfback or winger to be his back-up at no.10.

Events

33 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.

Politics

34 h. ago Schmidt keeps faith with winning Wallabies, but with one major gamble

The Wallabies have made just two changes from the team who beat the Lions in Sydney but coach Joe Schmidt has rolled the dice on picking a solitary playmaker to meet the Springboks.

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