Wild weather hits WA
Thousands of residents in WA are without power after a major storm overnight. ⌘ Read more

Free public transport in Victoria ends
Free public transport for Victorian commuters is ending from today. ⌘ Read more

SA severe weather warning
Residents in South Australia are being warned to expect rain and damaging wind today. ⌘ Read more

Protests continue as construction begins on Olympic stadium
Construction begins on Brisbane’s Olympic stadium today amid protests. ⌘ Read more

SA braces for impact from storm that battered WA
The entire South Australian coastline is under a severe weather warning with rain and damaging winds up to 100km/h on the way. ⌘ Read more

VCE gender gap: How boys and girls are closing the school subject divide
While boys are still dominating STEM subjects and girls are outperforming in the humanities, it’s physical education that’s bringing students together. ⌘ Read more

Tamara was grappling with a cancer diagnosis. Then came the $35,000 in medical bills
The first financial shock was the out-of-pocket expenses during the diagnostic phase. Then came the bills for four operations. ⌘ Read more

‘TBC’: How $190 million was blown on Circular Quay revamp before the first sod is even turned
A breakdown of costs seen by the Herald shows for the first time how huge amounts of money has already been spent on the ill-fated project. ⌘ Read more

What scandal? KPMG continues to dish out whistleblower advice
The whistleblower scandal at KPMG hit a new gear with the resignation of its CEO on Friday. But the saga hasn’t stopped the firm offering some advice. ⌘ Read more

My suburb is a bird-filled paradise next to a mighty river. There’s nothing dull about life here
Brisbane really feels like a river city around here. And the brown snake has a tendency to swallow you up. ⌘ Read more

Warnings that metro rail line to Sydney’s new airport is set to be delayed again
Confidential documents reveal the project is running late on a vast range of work, from switching on power at stations to receiving new European-built trains. ⌘ Read more

The taboo talks some WA families should have as CGT uncertainty reigns
Recent research found 70 per cent of family members struggle to discuss their family wealth and one in five avoid having the conversation altogether until a crisis forces it into the open. ⌘ Read more

Superquiz, Monday, June 1
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ Read more

Local identity gets the last word
While Seven Hills comes alive with the sound of music. ⌘ Read more

Storm hits parts of Western Australia
A rare storm event has pummelled Western Australia’s south, sending trampolines and sheds flying. ⌘ Read more

The strategy of the past is not the way forward
Readers wonder what the effect of Tony Abbott’s return to a leadership role will achieve. ⌘ Read more

‘You have some explaining to do’: The taboo story that earned Anthony HSC top marks
The work of the state’s top HSC English students has been released. You can read their stories here. ⌘ Read more

Don’t tell young people to walk away from university. For many, it’s the only way
For students without inherited privilege, a university degree is their only lever. ⌘ Read more

Court to probe death of Samantha Knight’s heinous killer
Serial child abuser and killer Michael Guider briefly tasted freedom before he was returned to prison to die, ensuring a court must probe the final months of his life. ⌘ Read more

One Nation leapfrogs Labor in poll
In a massive political disruption, a new poll reveals One Nation is now the most popular party in the country, leapfrogging Labor in primary support. ⌘ Read more

Murder victim’s family lose home in alleged arson attack
The parents of murdered teenager Angus Beaumont have lost everything a fire and the alleged arsonist is a member of their family. ⌘ Read more

Construction to start on Olympic stadium
Construction will begin tomorrow on the Brisbane Olympics stadium at Victoria Park despite protests. ⌘ Read more

Tragedy again strikes family of slain teenager after three houses destroyed
The parents of murdered Redcliffe teen Angus Beaumont are homeless and fear his ashes have been destroyed, as the man allegedly responsible for the Clontarf fire is identified. ⌘ Read more

One Nation leapfrogs Labor in poll
In a massive political disruption, the latest Newspoll reveals One Nation is now the most popular party in the country, leapfrogging Labor in primary support. ⌘ Read more

Aussie arrested over alleged Vietnam cafe rampage
An Australian tourist is being questioned by Vietnamese police after allegedly going on a rampage in a cafe and being taken away in his underwear. ⌘ Read more

Heavily armed police respond to reports of shots fired
Heavily armed police have responded to reports of shots being fired at a property at Horsley Park in Sydney’s south-west. ⌘ Read more

Tradie survives road rage axe attack
A 25-year-old tradie has relived his road rage nightmare after surviving an axe attack following a minor crash in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more

Man on the run after Melbourne stabbing
A man who stabbed his cousin and his sister after ramming his car into her Dandenong home is on the run. ⌘ Read more

‘In disbelief’: Fears for koalas after Redlands Olympic venue gets federal approval
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has welcomed the federal sign-off, but at least one outraged local group claims koala habitat is being sacrificed for an Olympic venue. ⌘ Read more

Maguire’s tough admission after Broncos loss
Broncos coach Michael Maguire speaks after Brisbane’s shock defeat to St George Illawarra. ⌘ Read more

Police converge on house after reports of shots fired
Police were called to reports of shots being fired in Sydney’s south-west. ⌘ Read more

Dust, decay and a multimillion-dollar bill: The battle to save Melbourne’s forgotten town halls
Once-grand inner-Melbourne town halls have been marooned in history and largely left to rot for almost three decades, but there is hope that new life awaits them. ⌘ Read more

Man on the run after cross-town stabbings in Epping, Dandenong North
Police are searching for a man who allegedly stabbed two people on different sides of the city in targeted attacks on Sunday. ⌘ Read more

The red light we should be allowed to drive through: My gift to Australia
There’s plenty Australia could teach my birth country, but here’s a Californian road rule to liberate my fellow Aussie citizens. ⌘ Read more

‘They’re laughing at us’: How a community lost its beloved bowlo
Norths Leagues Club promised to fix the Bangalow Bowlo’s dilapidated clubhouse when they went into partnership. Now it’s using the state of the clubhouse to justify its decision to close the club. ⌘ Read more

Alert agents foil Yanchep property scam attempt
The alleged scammer told the agents they are overseas and requested a name change on the land title and assistance to sell the block for around $900,000. ⌘ Read more

Federal blow for Victoria Park stadium opponents as urgent appeals rejected
Hundreds have made a final stand at Victoria Park, as federal heritage appeals were rejected and Campbell Newman blasted the LNP government’s “breathtaking hubris”. ⌘ Read more

This style of teaching gets results, say governments. But resistance to it is growing
The state government says its evidence-based reforms to classroom teaching are a winner, but critics are getting more vocal and organised. ⌘ Read more

The inquiry, the Facebook post, and the midnight gunfire that followed
An inquiry probing kangaroo shooting practices in NSW ended with late-night gunfire and a wildlife rescuer fearing for his family’s safety. ⌘ Read more

Sally was attacked while working. New laws would make streets safer for guide dogs like her
Sally the seeing eye dog retired after she was attacked. What happened to her inspired a push for harsher penalties for assaults on assistance dogs, which quickly gained momentum. ⌘ Read more

Border Force uncover 34kg of cocaine in Fremantle bus search
An ABF spokesman said the amount of cocaine, had it reached the Australian community, had an estimated street value up to $11 million, with the potential for 170 000 street-level deals. ⌘ Read more

WA storm leaves thousands without power across the state
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has reported that around 50 calls have been made to the State Emergency Service with reports including water ingress, flooding, roof damage, structural damage and fallen trees. ⌘ Read more

Two critical after spate of stabbings across Queensland
Two men are fighting for life and others have been hospitalised after a night of violence involving a series of stabbings and crashes. ⌘ Read more

Tragedy again strikes family of slain teenager after three houses destroyed
The parents of murdered Redcliffe teen Angus Beaumont are homeless and fear his ashes have been destroyed after a massive blaze in Clontarf. ⌘ Read more

Take The Age quiz
Test your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s quiz. ⌘ Read more

Man charged with arson, domestic violence after house destroyed in Moreton Bay
The man allegedly used an accelerant to set fire to the house, forcing police to declare a public safety exclusion zone. ⌘ Read more

Pakistan debutant seals crushing win
Arafat Minhas took five wickets on debut and hit the winning runs for Pakistan to beat an under-strength Australia by five wickets. ⌘ Read more

Push to lower Middle East travel warnings
Calls are growing for the Australian government to lower travel warnings to the Middle East ahead of the busy European summer travel period. ⌘ Read more

Man charged over alleged arson attack
A man has been charged after an alleged arson attack destroyed a home in Brisbane’s north. ⌘ Read more

Perth to battered by severe storm
Perth and large parts of the WA coastline are set to be smashed by severe rain and thunderstorms today. ⌘ Read more

Man arrested after 40 people caught in suburban soccer brawl
The fight erupted after spectators reportedly went onto the field. ⌘ Read more

‘Nothing seems to be happening’: Is Queensland falling behind on plastic bans?
Queensland paused its single-use plastics road map two years ago and is yet to decide a new direction. ⌘ Read more

Suzie Miller was told ‘women can’t really write plays’. She’s now won awards in London and New York
Suzie Miller has used her legal background to write plays that don’t just entertain, but create change. ⌘ Read more

More Australians report feeling lonely. This WA program is trialling a new idea to help
If we are serious about improving health outcomes and reducing pressure on our health system in Western Australia, we must start recognising community connection as a form of care. ⌘ Read more

Leaked audio: “It’s a benefit to Ace itself”
Listen to the leaked recording of a corporate strata manager explicitly demanding a secret vendor kickback and offering to rig an owners corporation tender. ⌘ Read more

‘This can’t just keep happening’: The family taking a retail giant to court
Two teens, their uncle and his eight-year-old son allege they were asked to leave a Superdry store and are seeking damages in a “legally significant” case. ⌘ Read more

Leaked audio reveals strata giant caught asking contractor for kickbacks
When a strata manager brazenly asked for a kickback to award a contract for work, the contractor was in shock. “I felt like I’d been struck across the face with a fish,” he said. ⌘ Read more

Free public transport is dead. Long live free public transport
After two months, public transport is going to cost us money again. But some are making the case to make it free forever. ⌘ Read more

University entry was the hardest it’s ever been this year. Next year will be worse
Sydney’s year 12 cohort will be impacted by a major change to the way in which domestic students’ degrees are funded for 2027. ⌘ Read more

‘Did she look like me?’ How Lyndsay found the right words after her daughter died
Families grieving for lost babies too often move on rather than seek help. ⌘ Read more

How do you calculate the cost of war in Iran?
Expensive missiles are just the start. How do you tally the cost of war – and what will be the bill for Operation Epic Fury? ⌘ Read more

Superquiz, Sunday, May 31
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ Read more

First home deposit scheme backfires as house prices tumble
More than 50,000 first home buyers are at risk of losing money after house prices tumbled in some capital cities. ⌘ Read more

Once-in-five-year storm due to hit Perth in coming hours
As the massive storm’s set to bare down on parts of WA, the coastal town of Lancelin is tonight on high alert as huge swells threaten to breach its already eroded coastline. ⌘ Read more

Is Abbott the way forward for the Liberals?
Readers react to the election of Tony Abbott as federal president of the Liberal Party. ⌘ Read more

Monster fish caught off South Australia
A southern bluefin tuna weighing a whopping 140kg has been caught off South Australia. ⌘ Read more

Woman dead, crime scene declared at Gold Coast fire, as man arrested over separate blaze north of Brisbane
An elderly woman has died after they were pulled from a unit fire on the Gold Coast, prompting a police investigation, while a man has been arrested following a blaze that engulfed three Moreton Bay homes. ⌘ Read more

Aussie diver involved in cave rescue
After more than a week trapped in an underground cave in Laos, the first of five villagers is finally free, with an Aussie expert helping in the rescue. ⌘ Read more

Children’s disability workers to be axed as NDIS changes loom
The Brotherhood of St Laurence is set to axe up to 45 of its early childhood coordinator roles, currently funded under a contract with the National Disability Insurance Scheme, as it transitions to a greater focus on adult disability services. ⌘ Read more

Man left for dead after asking for music to be turned down
A Sydney man has been bashed and left for dead in a park near his home after telling a group of partiers to turn the music down. ⌘ Read more

Retiring police officer target of man’s car
A man accused of ploughing his car into Mudgee Police Station allegedly told police that’s what he was going to do. ⌘ Read more

Fire wrecks three homes
A major fire north of Brisbane has destroyed three homes and sent several streets into lockdown. ⌘ Read more

Woman killed in Gold Coast fire
A woman has died after a fire in Broadbeach on the Gold Coast with police investigating the circumstances around the death. ⌘ Read more

First home deposit scheme backfires
More than 50,000 first home buyers are at risk of losing money after house prices tumbled in some capital, as the government’s five-per cent deposit scheme backfires. ⌘ Read more

Thug hit by car during wild brawl
Armed thugs attacked each other with metal poles during a wild street brawl in Melbourne, with one run down by a car. ⌘ Read more

Liberals leader fires up party faithful following Tony Abbott’s presidency
Angus Taylor has issued a rallying cry for his party at the final day of the federal Liberal Council in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more

Teen fighting for life after motocross crash
A teenager is fighting for life after crashing during the Victorian Motocross Championships in Horsham. ⌘ Read more

Forty people involved in brawl at suburban soccer match
The fight erupted after spectators reportedly went onto the field during the Saturday afternoon game. ⌘ Read more

Crime scene declared after person dies in resort fire, as second blaze engulfs houses
A person has died after they were pulled from a unit fire on the Gold Coast, prompting a police investigation, while a second fire engulfed houses in Brisbane’s north and forced an exclusion zone. ⌘ Read more

‘Crazy mistake’ undermines historic koala chlamydia vaccine, researcher says
The vaccine a decade in the making had been heralded as a cure for one of the biggest koala killers out there. ⌘ Read more

Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by out-of-control car in North Beach
The man in his 60s was struck by a second car that mounted the footpath and pushed him over a limestone wall and into bushes. ⌘ Read more

Long famed for its food, this Sydney suburb is about to get a nightlife boost
Sydneysiders are increasingly looking beyond the CBD for a nightlife fix – and Eastwood is the next go-to. ⌘ Read more

Crime scene declared after person dies in resort fire, as second blaze engulfs houses
A person has died after they were pulled from a unit fire on the Gold Coast, prompting a police investigation, while a second fire engulfed houses in Brisbane’s north and forced an exclusion zone. ⌘ Read more

Two fires either side of Brisbane, with grave fears for person pulled from smoking resort
A person in a life-threatening condition was pulled from a unit fire on the Gold Coast while a second fire engulfed houses in Brisbane’s north. ⌘ Read more

‘Destructive winds, heavy rain, tornadoes’: Monster storm bearing down on WA
Warnings have been issued for residents throughout the state as the weather amps up on Saturday evening. ⌘ Read more

Thieves make off with ATM after ramming ute into shopping centre
Wild footage shows the moment a ute smashes through the glass shopping centre doors before masked offenders steal an ATM. ⌘ Read more

The Age photos of the week, May 30, 2026
The week in photos from our award-winning staff photographers and regular contributors at The Age. ⌘ Read more

Hospital systems pass first test after suspected Ebola case in Melbourne
Victorian health authorities are on high alert for diphtheria and Ebola following outbreaks interstate and overseas. ⌘ Read more

Fireworks to replace Vivid’s officially cancelled drone shows
The festival’s keenly awaited drone shows have been cancelled after nearly 90 drones fell from the sky on Monday. ⌘ Read more

Former governor-general a man of compassion who paid heavy price for error in judgment
Peter Hollingworth had an unwavering concern for those on the margins, writes Labor legend Barry Jones. But a serious mistake while he was Archbishop of Brisbane led to his resignation as governor-general. ⌘ Read more

‘Is that a Furby?’: Return of the ’90s with a dancing toy chorus
Furbies are back, with a resurgence in popularity driven by ’90s nostalgia. ⌘ Read more

WA state government cleared of any liability in landmark native title case
The court also ruled that the WA government will be able to retain the full benefit of the mining royalties collected from the Solomon Hub Project. ⌘ Read more

‘I couldn’t complain because it was all my fault’: Why Eddie Perfect quit Beetlejuice
Perfect’s hit Broadway musical is about to tour the country without him. But that’s fine – turns out being dead can be hard work. ⌘ Read more

Baldivis ram raid
Police have released footage of thieves smashing into a Baldivis shopping centre to steal an ATM ⌘ Read more

Location of child sex offender on Daniel’s Law register not known
A known Queensland child sex offender is missing in the community, after police discovered he had not made required reports about his whereabouts and contact with children. ⌘ Read more

Location of child sex offender on Daniel’s Law register not known
A known Queensland child sex offender is missing in the community, after police discovered he had not made required reports about his whereabouts and contact with children. ⌘ Read more

Sexism soaring in schools as boys target female teachers and peers
Experts have sounded the alarm on a concerning spike in sexism at Australian schools. ⌘ Read more

Ute rams police station in Mudgee during police send-off
A suspected sovereign citizen was arrested after allegedly driving a ute into the Mudgee police station, in New South Wales. ⌘ Read more

Why builders can’t stack up affordable housing despite being needed more than ever
The average entry-level price was more than $2 million for off-the-plan developments in Brisbane on sale during May. ⌘ Read more

From Kylie to Bluey: Let me tell you about Australia’s secret superpower
I’ve come to know that my adopted country is a global influencer. We have much to cherish – and preserve. ⌘ Read more