1 hour ago Mokbel’s first morning of freedom in 18 years: Northland Shopping Centre and a park walk

Tony Mokbel started his weekend by going for a morning walk with family and supporters in north-east Melbourne.

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2 h. ago Mokbel starts his first full day of freedom with a morning walk

Tony Mokbel started his weekend by going for a morning walk with supporters in north-east Melbourne.

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3 h. ago Rumaysa endured racism at school for years, and says indifference is fuelling its rise

Reports of racism in Victoria’s schools are surging as the Education Department receives at least one complaint every school day – a 28 per cent increase in 12 months.

Events

6 h. ago How housing, hope and, yes, even horses have shaped this suburb

It’s home to Australia’s most famous racecourse, but there is so much more to Flemington.

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7 h. ago Labor primary vote exposed in key states despite recovery this year

An exclusive survey shows the Labor primary vote has fallen in NSW and Victoria from the level the party reached at the last election.

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16 h. ago A curfew and a smartphone ban: The bail conditions that will control Tony Mokbel’s life

Tony Mokbel will have his first full day of freedom in almost 20 years this weekend. But 31 bail conditions will control what he does.

Technology

20 h. ago ‘Tony started the underworld’: The original gangland crime boss who survived and, eventually, beat the system

Gone from the streets but clearly not forgotten, news of Tony Mokbel’s release spread like wildfire throughout Melbourne’s underworld. But the reaction might not be what you think.

Events

21 h. ago Public housing residents vow to resist eviction after lawsuit thrown out

The state government plans to pursue for legal costs the tenant who led the class action against it.

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22 h. ago Body searches to be ramped up after MCG security ‘breakdown’

Loaded guns were allegedly found hidden down two men’s pants at Thursday night’s blockbuster between Collingwood and Carlton.

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22 h. ago Tony Mokbel walks free from custody for first time in 18 years

The drug kingpin will wear an ankle bracelet, report to police daily and be subject of a curfew after three Court of Appeal justices released him on bail.

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22 h. ago Drug kingpin to fugitive to free man: Mokbel walks after 18 years behind bars

The drug kingpin will wear an ankle bracelet, report to police daily and be subject to a curfew after three Court of Appeal judges released him on bail.

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23 h. ago ‘This was always bound to happen’: How security failed to find guns at the MCG

The company behind the AI-powered weapons detection system at the MCG reached a legal settlement with US regulators in 2024 after they alleged the company made false claims.

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24 h. ago The park where Anzac Day comes early, beneath Australia’s oldest Lone Pine

Each year hundreds flock to the Anzac service that is held in Wattle Park a week before Anzac Day. This year, it will be two weeks early.

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26 h. ago MCC admits security ‘breakdown’ after guns allegedly smuggled into AFL match

The loaded guns were allegedly found hidden down the men’s pants at Thursday night’s blockbuster between Collingwood and Carlton.

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29 h. ago Two men charged after allegedly smuggling guns into MCG during AFL match

The loaded guns were allegedly found hidden down the men’s pants at Thursday night’s blockbuster between Collingwood and Carlton.

Sport

30 h. ago Gangland figure Tony Mokbel to learn today whether he can taste freedom

A Victorian court will today decide whether gangland figure Tony Mokbel will be granted bail after 18 years behind bars.

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30 h. ago The art of looking wild at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show

One of Australia’s most significant horticultural events, this year’s show tackled notions of rewilding, sustainability and rehabilitation, with ideas easy to apply to the home garden.

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31 h. ago What is Jacinta Allan’s popularity rating? Take The Age quiz

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

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38 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Ballots, booths and the ‘quinoa curtain’: Wills’ shifting vote, Berwick keen to turn Bruce blue

Join us over the next five weeks for an in-depth look at the candidates, hot-button issues, and a breakdown of the policies and campaign promises in four key electorates.

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40 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Are you a Zionist?: Goldstein candidates grilled on Israel

Join us over the next five weeks for an in-depth look at the candidates, hot-button issues, and a breakdown of the policies and campaign promises in four key electorates.

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