Man dies after being bitten by shark
A man has died after he was bitten by a suspected 4.5-metre shark off the coast of Albany in Western Australia’s south. ⌘ Read more
Multiple shots fired at events venue in south-western Sydney
The gunmen fired multiple shots from an SUV before they drove away, police say. ⌘ Read more
Man, 35, dies after being bitten by shark off coast of Albany
The incident happened off Michaelmas Island just before 11.30am on Saturday. ⌘ Read more
Man, 35, dies after being bitten by shark off coast of Albany
The incident happened off Michaelmas Island just before 11.30am on Saturday. ⌘ Read more
Can you use tap-and go with a myki pass? What about a concession card? Your questions answered
Confused at the government’s new tap and go train payments? We answer all your questions here. ⌘ Read more
Diver in his 30s critical after being bitten by shark off coast of Albany
The incident happened off Michaelmas Island just before 11.30am on Saturday. ⌘ Read more
Man bitten by shark off coast of Albany
The man is being conveyed to shore for treatment by paramedics. ⌘ Read more
The Age photos of the week, June 6, 2026
The week in photos from our award-winning staff photographers and regular contributors at The Age. ⌘ Read more
Byron psychedelic guru accused of choking ‘spiritual healer’
Tempers allegedly flared when the “alchemical storyteller” and his then partner began discussing a sexually charged internet meme. ⌘ Read more
Most parks aren’t built for girls. This Sydney council wants to change that
The reserve in Sydney’s south will be the city’s first park designed by – and for – young women. ⌘ Read more
This land was a developer’s dream, but these people had other plans
This slice of land sits on one of the most sought-after holiday hotspots on the Victorian coastline. Its future has just taken an unexpected turn. ⌘ Read more
The high-end salons disrupting Australia’s nail industry
The new wave of nail salons are a far cry from the many walk-in strip shop and shopping centre outlets, where payment is cash in hand and equipment can be poorly sterilised. ⌘ Read more
Ask HN: Why is the HN crowd so anti-AI?
Genuine question.
Over the past six months, there hasn’t been a single day where I’ve checked the HN Best RSS feed without seeing a post about how AI “writes bad code,” “introduces bugs,” “creates technical debt,” or something along those lines.
I’ll probably make a lot of enemies by saying this, but do people realize that code is just a means to an end?
Users don’t care whether the code was written by AI or by hand, or which framework you used. They care that the product works.
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‘Life-altering injuries’: Masked home invaders sever man’s hand with machete
Police say the 23-year-old victim of the “brutal, violent” attack had no links to organised crime and was targeted because of his family’s successful business. ⌘ Read more
Silence on suicide won’t help families trying to keep loved ones safe
The parents of a young man who died days after being discharged from a mental health unit are pushing for a coronial inquest into events in the lead-up to his death. ⌘ Read more
CFMEU warns of union investigation after video shows worker belongings
“No one brings their underpants on site and washes them at work.”: Union official alleges labourers are living within a major construction site. ⌘ Read more
To fix housing, we must try something radical. Here are three ideas to shift the dial
Australia already has more homes than households. It’s just that too many of our homes cannot house the people who need them. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with serious guns, drugs offences after dramatic arrest in Melbourne’s west
Police said they found drugs including methylamphetamine and testosterone, as well as firearms at the Spotswood home. ⌘ Read more
Man suffers severe arm injuries in Sydney home invasion
Four men allegedly stormed the Greenacre property in the early hours of Saturday morning. ⌘ Read more
Things I’d never outsource to a robot: sex and the joy of writing
When writers use AI to increase their efficiency, as if writing were an assembly line of mechanical functions, I feel sorry for them. ⌘ Read more
New South Brisbane student hub aims to ease rental squeeze
Fresh design plans reveal a towering, 17-storey orange development as demand for student housing fuels a building surge. ⌘ Read more
Some commuters can finally ditch myki cards. But there are key exceptions
Those on trams and buses will still need a physical card. And myki passes won’t be supported by the new system. ⌘ Read more
Anthony Head dies aged 72
British actor Anthony Head, known for his starring TV roles in Buffy and Ted Lasso, has died aged 72. ⌘ Read more
Man fighting for life after alleged home invasion in Sydney’s south-west
A man is in serious condition following an alleged home invasion in Sydney’s south-west overnight. ⌘ Read more
eSafety commissioner admits hesitancy about social media ban
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant has admitted she was “not really keen” on the government’s under-16s social media ban. ⌘ Read more
North East Link boundary extension plan for eight sites to impact homes, parkland
Councils and residents along the Eastern Freeway corridor are fighting back over a push to extend a major construction boundary up to suburban back fences. ⌘ Read more
Why you shouldn’t engrave a watch (unless you’re Marlon Brando)
Engraving a watch can make it even more precious to its recipient – but less so to potential future buyers. There is, however, one exception. ⌘ Read more
A shocking attack and a town faced with a difficult question
An alleged home invasion on a beloved elderly couple has residents in the NSW hamlet of Torrington asking how far they can go to defend their properties. ⌘ Read more
‘He left without a word’: How a family secret shaped a cinema icon’s career
From cult classics to a Marvel movie and a K-pop video, Tony Leung’s long career has been made up of many watershed moments. ⌘ Read more
The June 6 edition
The Style Edit | Cinema icon Tony Leung | Kate Ceberano on staying in the game | Vintage fashion’s new moment | Sartorial tricks from the celebrity realm ⌘ Read more
Teddy coats, fringing, a little leopard print: How celebs channel runway directions
On-trend tricks from the rich and famous to elevate that winter outfit. ⌘ Read more
6 products to improve your hair’s health from $21
New-gen follicular care, from serums to “growth caps”, detanglers and peptides. ⌘ Read more
‘Yo, you’re going to hell!’: Anisa Nandaula on culture shock in a new home
For the Ugandan-born comedian, fitting in to Australian society was no laughing matter. ⌘ Read more
The fragrance trend that has shoppers wanting to smell like ‘a little treat’
Bergamot, sandalwood and essence of … cow? Don’t laugh, dairy fragrances are now on trend. ⌘ Read more
A couple’s chitchat ruined a night out. What can make them stop?
The stakes are high, so pretend you’re in a musical, advises our Modern Guru. ⌘ Read more
Some commuters can finally ditch myki cards. But there are key exceptions
Those on trams and buses will still need a physical card. And myki passes won’t be supported by the new system. ⌘ Read more
The $50 market find that sparked a 1000-piece vintage fashion obsession
Vintage clothing is now a key element of the global fashion industry. Here, three local collectors reveal what drives their passion. ⌘ Read more
Rare fish believed to be extinct north of Margaret River found in Perth Hills
The Balston’s pygmy perch was long thought to be extinct from the Perth region, but a discovery has found it alive and thriving in the Helena River. ⌘ Read more
Man, 61, dies after bus crash in Perth’s north
Rooney Taua was on his daily commute when he died after a Transperth bus slammed into a large tree in Wanneroo. ⌘ Read more
Test your general knowledge with the Good Weekend quiz
Trivia buffs: can you get a perfect score in the interactive superquiz? ⌘ Read more
Perth mum allegedly drank glass of water laced with poison
A Perth mum’s 23-year-old daughter has been charged with intentionally trying to endanger her life after the 40-year-old allegedly drank water laced with poison. ⌘ Read more
The business of politics and speaking the truth
Age readers debate the strengths and weaknesses of Australia’s political parties. ⌘ Read more
Yoghurt store mural of Brisbane skyline at centre of legal AI art dispute
An illustrator claims one of her original works was used as a mural in the frozen yoghurt shop without her permission, before being replaced with an AI version. ⌘ Read more
Paddington house rises from the ashes to be acclaimed one of the nation’s best
Christopher designed an extension to a 1920s Queensland workers cottage. Then he got the kind of news no architect wants to receive. ⌘ Read more
News of our demise has been greatly overstated. Here’s the proof
In a fast-changing media landscape, some things remain the same. The Age is still speaking truth to power and, importantly, decision-makers are still listening. ⌘ Read more
Gus Wong’s mum talks about the loss of her son
Gus Wong was intelligent, a champion surf lifesaver and long-distance runner and a formidable debater. He was also very loved and well known in his local Northern Beaches community. ⌘ Read more
Police officer spared jail time over death of 16-year-old boy
A veteran police officer has been spared jail time over a dangerous driving manoeuvre that killed a 16-year-old riding a stolen trail bike. ⌘ Read more
‘AI is insidious’: Universities urged to adopt clear AI rules after opinion article scandal
Universities should set standards for academics using AI and require a guarantee work is “human-authored” before publication, a former university chancellor says. ⌘ Read more
Oil leaves more than a dozen birds covered in diesel
A suspected diesel spill in Sydney’s inner south has left more than a dozen birds covered in oil. ⌘ Read more
NDIS carer saves two clients from burning home
An NDIS carer has bravely risked his life to save two clients in wheelchairs from a burning home in Adelaide’s northern suburbs. ⌘ Read more
Victorian taxpayers foot the bill for Ozempic in prison
Victorian taxpayers are footing the bill for prisoners to access weight loss drugs, including Ozempic. ⌘ Read more
Police allegedly find ‘attack plan’ during investigation into teen
Detectives say they’ve uncovered an “attack plan”, as part of their investigations into a 13-year-old boy, accused of plotting a mass murder at a Queensland school. ⌘ Read more
Family of couple stabbed in NSW home invasion ‘deeply traumatised’
The daughter of a NSW couple stabbed in their home says they have a “long road ahead” and the family has been “deeply traumatised”. ⌘ Read more
Speculation mounts over Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan’s future
Speculation mounts over Labor’s plot to topple Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan ahead of state election. ⌘ Read more
Man arrested after suburban siege on Melbourne street
A man has been arrested after a dramatic police operation at a home in Spotswood in Melbourne’s south-west. ⌘ Read more
Norwegian princess studying at Sydney uni returns home on exchange
Ingrid Alexandra has returned to Oslo, as her mother goes on the waitlist for a lung transplant. ⌘ Read more
One Nation housing policy causes confusion across the party
One Nation’s housing policy has sparked mass confusion within the junior party, undermining Pauline Hanson’s claim. ⌘ Read more
Australia news as it happened: Albanese claims ‘grievance-based’ politics triggered CGT, negative gearing changes; One Nation flubs housing policy lines
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond here on our national news blog. ⌘ Read more
Why even takeaway coffee cups will be used to rebuild this Sydney home
Architect Alexander Symes is trying to build a new home for his family where everything is used and nothing leaves the site. And he means everything. ⌘ Read more
Floreat dad accused of starving his daughter pushes for charges to be dropped
The man and his wife are facing a re-trial over allegations of neglect and infantalisation of their teenage daughter. ⌘ Read more
ANU’s $100 million drama: Effect on staff revealed in fiery Senate hearing
There were nine reported incidents at the Australian National University’s College of Arts and Social Sciences during the Renew ANU rollout. ⌘ Read more
WA eyes permanent extended trading for licensed venues during key sporting events
Successful applicants will be able to continue trading into the early morning for 30 minutes after a broadcast of matches concludes. ⌘ Read more
Victorian taxpayers foot the bill for Ozempic in prison
Victorian taxpayers are footing the bill for prisoners to access weight loss drugs, including Ozempic. ⌘ Read more
‘Hate those bastards’: ISIS bride’s uncle unleashes on evil terror group
Abraham Abbas has offered his home and financial support for charged ISIS bride Zeinab Ahmad if she is released on bail, saying the terror organisation goes against everything he stands for. ⌘ Read more
Pub patrons and staff help save life of stabbed man
Pub patrons and staff at a Bendigo venue stepped in to help a man who had been stabbed. ⌘ Read more
Ahmed Al Ahmed denies assaulting father
Bondi shooting hero Ahmed Al Ahmed has become emotional as he denied allegations he assaulted his father. ⌘ Read more
Falling power bills contingent on no delays to renewables, industry warns
Household energy prices are expected to fall more than $150 from July 1, but this could be jeopardised by any further delays to major projects, according to the industry. ⌘ Read more
Family of couple allegedly attacked in home speak out
The family of a husband and wife, critically injured in a horrifying alleged home invasion in northern NSW, have spoken of their parents’ bravery. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Albanese claims One Nation’s ‘grievance-based’ politics triggered CGT, negative gearing changes; Hezbollah rejects ceasefire proposal; One Nation members flub housing policy lines
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond here on our national news blog. ⌘ Read more
‘I’ve been with police’: Messages from accused Zumba instructor killer revealed
The jury was also read several notebook entries, written by Priscilla Brooten before she was allegedly killed by her boyfriend. ⌘ Read more
‘No family should have to go through this’: Daughter’s tears for parents who fought off alleged home invader
Kathy Blessing said her parents Keith and Di were recovering in hospital after the “deeply traumatising” alleged attack in rural NSW. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Albanese claims One Nation’s ‘grievance-based’ politics triggered CGT, negative gearing changes; Hezbollah rejects ceasefire proposal
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond here on our national news blog. ⌘ Read more
Keith Blessing shot an alleged home invader. How far are you allowed go to in self-defence?
A violent home invasion in a rural NSW community has brought renewed attention to the law of self-defence. ⌘ Read more
‘He was a grub’: Woodchipper murderer launches appeal
A woman jailed for orchestrating a horrific woodchipper murder plot claims she is the victim of a miscarriage of justice. ⌘ Read more
Wonder why emergency doctors are quitting? Spend a day in my shoes
It’s a privilege to care for patients and families during their hardest moments. However, this can also come at a real cost to doctors like me. ⌘ Read more
Family of couple stabbed in home invasion ‘deeply traumatised’
The daughter of a couple stabbed in a home invasion at Torrington say the family is ‘deeply traumatised’ and have a ‘long road ahead’. ⌘ Read more
Of this family of seven swans in the inner west, just two are left. Locals say fishers are to blame
On a mild Saturday morning, five of Melbourne’s ecological groups convened a kind of emergency cabinet meeting. One item was at the top of their agenda: swans. ⌘ Read more
Man killed in Transperth bus crash identified as Banksia Grove father
Rooney Taua died on what should have been an ordinary commute to work on Thursday morning. ⌘ Read more
University chancellor stands aside as ICAC inquiry looms
The watchdog is investigating whether Michael Still and others from the University of Wollongong improperly or dishonestly exercised official functions. ⌘ Read more
Accused teen hijacker first Victorian child sent to higher court on terror charge
A magistrate has ordered the accused Avalon Airport hijacker to have his case heard in a higher court because of the extreme risk his alleged conduct posed. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Confusion over One Nation’s housing policy after Joyce interview; Hezbollah rejects ceasefire proposal; Questions over Allan’s leadership
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond here on our national news blog. ⌘ Read more
Armed man cuffed by police in dramatic Spotswood arrest
Video from the scene shows a bald man with a forearm tattoo being detained by police on the pavement. ⌘ Read more
Strata reform failure leaves apartment owners at the mercy of predators
The Allan government’s weak-kneed response to a damning review of the strata sector kicks crucial consumer protections into the long grass. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Hanson tries to clear confusion over One Nation’s housing policy; Hezbollah rejects ceasefire, darkening prospects of ending Iran war
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond here on our national news blog. ⌘ Read more
A man is arrested by heavily armed police in Melbourne’s west.
The man was arrested on Hudsons Road in Spotswood on Friday morning. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Hanson tries to clear confusion over One Nation’s housing policy; Hezbollah rejects ceasefire, darkening prospects of ending Iran war
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond here on our national news blog. ⌘ Read more
Experts fear WA’s nature is ‘unravelling before our eyes’. A new report sets out to turn the tide
The state’s peak conservation body has put forward a suite of recommendations, including expanding the EPA and reviewing WA’s prescribed burning program. ⌘ Read more
Pauline Hanson defends star recruit for blunder during live interview
One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson has defended Barnaby Joyce for his blunder during a live interview. ⌘ Read more
Man arrested after suburban siege on Melbourne street
A man has been arrested after a dramatic police operation at a home in Spotswood in Melbourne’s south-west. ⌘ Read more
‘I just kept it to myself. I didn’t want to be known as the son of a murder victim’: From crime victim to crime investigator
Inspector Kane Robinson commands the elite unit handling Melbourne’s ugliest street clashes. His secret weapon? Empathy learned from tragedy. ⌘ Read more
Plan ‘abandoning’ nearly built motorway in Sydney’s south secretly explored
Confidential documents reveal abandoning the $3.2 billion underground motorway project has been canvassed in a secret scoping study and other reports. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Hanson tries to clear confusion over One Nation’s housing policy; Hezbollah rejects ceasefire, darkening prospects of ending Iran war
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond here on our national news blog. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Tax bill to progress to Senate after passing lower house; Hezbollah rejects ceasefire, darkening prospects of ending Iran war
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond here on our national news blog. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Tax bill to progress to Senate after passing lower house; Hezbollah rejects ceasefire, darkening prospects of ending Iran war
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond here on our national news blog. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: Broome man accused of buying child abuse material from Philippines
Follow our live coverage of the day’s news here. ⌘ Read more
Man dies after Transperth bus crashes into tree in Wanneroo
The man was one of eight people, including the bus’ driver, who were hospitalised following the crash on Joondalup Drive on Thursday morning. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Tax bill to progress to Senate after passing lower house; Hezbollah rejects ceasefire, darkening prospects of ending Iran war
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond here on our national news blog. ⌘ Read more
Marnus barbequed in horror mix-up
Marnus Labuschagne was starting to look dangerous when he was run out after a mix-up with Josh Inglis. ⌘ Read more
Oil drum facility fire causing traffic delays on major motorway
The blaze threw fireballs and billows of smoke into the air in the early hours of the morning. ⌘ Read more
Marnus barbequed in horror mix-up
Marnus Labuschagne was starting to look dangerous when he was run out after a mix-up with Josh Inglis. ⌘ Read more