1 hour ago Russia was once the great kleptocracy. Trump’s America is giving it a run for its money

A decade ago, when I was living in Moscow, my Russian teacher explained to me her standard procedure if ever she was pulled over by traffic police.

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25 h. ago This Italian charmer came along in a strong year for restaurants, but it still stands out

Tucked down a city laneway, 10-year-old Trattoria Emilia walks the line between tradition and modernity, without anything seeming forced or cutesy.

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30 h. ago Cup betting intrigue: One Kiwi punter stands to win $730,000 from $7

Kieran McManus, the son of Irish billionaire JP McManus, got proceedings going at the Call of the Card making the first bet to win $1 million when he backed Land Legend before the punters launched at Al Riffa.

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39 h. ago Does Australia still stand with Ukraine? The reality no longer matches the rhetoric

In the past 12 months, the Australian government has made no new contributions of any kind to Ukraine – military, humanitarian or reconstruction. It’s baffling.

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41 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Ley’s leadership in peril as senior Liberals move to dump net zero; Optus chair stands by CEO after Triple Zero outage

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world.

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45 h. ago India vows to make winning trophies a ‘habit’ after claiming cricket World Cup

Days after toppling the once almighty Australians in the semi-final, India were too good for South Africa. Their Cup win is a clear warning to Alyssa Healy’s team that their long-standing pre-eminence really is under threat.

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3 d. ago The Ashes are here and Australia still haven’t found an opener. But mess isn’t all of selectors’ making

It’s called the hardest gig in Test cricket for good reason, and proper Test openers have always been scarce. But now the production line has ground to a standstill.

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4 d. ago Our law to ‘save’ nature is a rubber stamp for species extinction

After decades of Australian governments standing by while native species perish, Labor’s new environment bill offers little hope.

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4 d. ago Accused murderer to stand trial after teen's body found at rubbish tip

Two men charged over the death of Brunswick teenager Isla Bell will stand trial after failing in their bid to have their charges thrown out.

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4 d. ago This omakase restaurant in Footscray serves just six diners at a time

Sushi Takezo is one of the hottest tickets in town.

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4 d. ago From Mick Jagger to a secret menu: 50 years of Victoria’s Restaurant of the Year

Its silver service and classic Cantonese food has made chefs, politicians and underworld figures all fans. We look at its legacy on its golden anniversary.

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5 d. ago Layne Beachley felt ‘no sparks’ with Kirk Pengilly. Then a restaurant owner stepped in

The businesswoman and former world champion surfer on coping with grief, life awakenings – and a memorable first date with her INXS musician husband.

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5 d. ago Which restaurant is The Age Good Food Guide Restaurant of the Year? Test yourself with The Age quiz

Test your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s quiz.

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5 d. ago Authorities investigating video of person standing on dead whale

Authorities are investigating a video of a person standing on top of a dead humpback whale south of Sydney.

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5 d. ago Council bus driver guilty of killing Tia Cameron won’t go to prison

Tia Cameron, 18, had left a lash appointment on Edward Street and was standing outside the Anzac Square Arcade building last year when she was hit by the bus, which pinned her to the wall. 

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5 d. ago The Rockpool team’s new restaurant serves just one main dish: steak frites

The only other items on the 7 Alfred menu are a side salad, and one dessert.

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5 d. ago ‘He complains less now’: Why Kaz and Thana swapped a Jakarta restaurant for a Tasmanian B&B

After a rocky beginning, Kazumasa Yazawa and his wife Thana fell in love. Ten years later, they made a radical call: moving from Jakarta to small-town Tasmania.

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6 d. ago The AFL announced seven rules changes. One of them is absurd

Under the new stand rule, as it is now written, a player – any player – within five metres of a player who is paid a mark or a free kick must stand.

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6 d. ago A quirk of history let me visit four countries in a single day

Seborga isn’t your typical Italian hilltop village, as much as it might look like one from the outside.

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6 d. ago Katie McCormack Young Service Talent Award: Georgia Limacher

We are proud to announce the winner of The Age Good Food Guide 2026 Katie McCormack Young Service Talent Award is Georgia Limacher of Gimlet restaurant.

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