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Man who allegedly assaulted Emma Bates won’t be charged with murder, family told
A close relative of Bates, who was found dead at her Cobram home on Tuesday afternoon, said her family had been told murder charges against John Torney were “off the table”.
Teens charged with planning attack after alleged terror cell uncovered
Five young people have been charged and three accused of planning a terrorist attack after police swarmed on associates of the alleged Wakeley church stabber.
A woman is being violently killed in Australia every four days this year
The rate at which men are allegedly killing women in Australia exceeds anything Australia has experienced, experts warn.
Melbourne remembers those who served and lost their lives for Australia
About 40,000 Victorians attended the dawn service at the Shrine of Remembrance, while thousands more gathered at Anzac Day events across the state.
Opinion
Jobs
A $50k bonus, cheap uni, extra healthcare: the 4400 Navy jobs no one wants
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
‘I can’t really explain it’: Ozempic works, so why is writer Johann Hari conflicted?
The bestselling author went down a rabbit hole of research before taking it, emerging slimmer and with a book about the experience.
Opinion
Australian economy
Albanese’s latest plan is triggering elite economists. Don’t listen to them
Despite our expensive subsidies for property investors, commentators who have made their careers by calling for ever more reform hate Labor’s signature policy.
Shaun Carney
Columnist
How Taylor Swift and other billionaires beat jet lag on long hauls
Step inside VistaJet’s money-no-object wellness service – whose frequent flyers include George Clooney, the Obamas and Taylor Swift.
Two of Us
Good Weekend
After flipping his car, F1’s Mark Webber called Jackie Stewart
The pair met when Webber was just 20, with Stewart becoming a mentor, grandfather figure - and literal lifesaver.
The unravelling of former young AFL star Harley Balic
Interviews with Harley Balic’s friends and former teammates paint a picture of a complex young man who battled mental health problems and serious substance abuse. He is at the centre of a debate over the effectiveness of the AFL’s illicit drugs policy.
Exclusive
Courts
Controversial pastor charged with assaulting a woman
The former Family First and Rise Up Australia party candidate changed his plea after learning The Age would get details of the charge.
Opinion
Coffee
I live in Brunswick East and drink flat whites. Now I’m engaged in a sordid affair
As a Melburnian, your coffee order signals a certain sense of taste. So what happens when you decide you’re not a flat white person anymore?
Bianca O'Neill
Contributor
Property prices defy gravity as average households priced out
The average home buyer’s budget has been slashed by about 30 per cent over the past two years, but there’s little sign of house prices following suit.
Desire gaps are common in relationships. Here’s how to talk about them
The latest season of Heartbreak High is shining a light on asexuality and mismatched libidos.
Opinion
Belgium
I thought this place would be boring. Instead, it reduced me to tears
When I saw a day roaming a World War I site on the itinerary, the word ‘boring’ came to mind. Now I think every Australian needs to visit it.
Julietta Jameson
Travel writer
With grief still raw, Stephen Curry looks into family tragedy
In the latest Australian series of Who Do You Think You Are – which also features Pat Rafter and Miranda Otto – the actor learns more about his recently deceased father’s family.
ANZAC DAY 2024
Editorial
Anzac Day highlights sacrifice, but it also spotlights shortcomings
The day is a deeply poignant occasion to reflect on sacrifice. That’s why Defence’s failings are all the more glaring.
The Age's View
Editorial
Mud, sweat and birthday cake for PMs on Kokoda’s hell climb to Isurava
Anthony Albanese said the thing that had most struck him along the walk was the formidable conditions Australian and PNG soldiers encountered during the war.
Victoria
Exclusive
Children's Health
Worry about bad cholesterol usually arrives in middle age. There’s a push to test children
New research has reignited a debate about whether children should be screened for high levels of cholesterol, which is often inherited and can begin early.
Man found not guilty of toddler killing charged over death of Cobram woman
John Torney, who was found not guilty of killing a toddler in 2015, has been charged over the death of Emma Bates in Cobram.
‘A stupid idea’: The council proposing to ban residents from pruning their own trees
A council in Melbourne’s south-east is considering a new law that will clamp down on removing or pruning trees on private property.
Private school’s crackdown on parking parents delights residents
School is about to start for the day and all is peaceful in the Glen Iris street adjoining the private school, where new parking restrictions have been imposed.
Police search for Home and Away star who failed to appear in court on assault charges
Actor Orpheus Pledger absconded from a Melbourne hospital during a court-ordered medical assessment.
AFL
There’s salary cap relief in ‘Brayshaw Ruling’ but more risk attached to long-term deals
The AFL is close to developing a model for how the wages of players medically retired due to concussion will be included in the salary cap.
Geelong free agent to spurn rival Victorian clubs for long deal at ‘the Cattery’
Geelong free agent Jack Henry is close to coming to terms with the Cats on a long-term contract, after strong interest from rival clubs, headed by North Melbourne.
Politics
Updated
Inflation
Chance of rate cuts dims as rents, education costs soar
Economists say the lift in quarterly inflation means any interest rate cuts are now likely to start in November or later.
Business
BHP weighs potential takeover of $52b Anglo American
BHP, the world’s largest miner, has approached London-listed Anglo American with an offer that could turn into this year’s biggest deal.
Opinion
Casinos
Chaos, paranoia and overreaction: Robbie Cooke’s tortured Star turn
Colin Kruger
Senior Business Reporter
Opinion
Electric vehicles
Tesla’s profits are being sunk by a tide of electric cars
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
Hamas video shows Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin alive
Goldberg-Polin, 23, was clearly speaking under duress, and his claim that 70 hostages had died could not be independently verified.
Opinion
Joe Biden just had a significant win, but he’s still in the wars
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
‘Omnishambles’ caught our attention but its origin might surprise you
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
Tesla’s profits are being sunk by a tide of electric cars
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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Property
Serena’s friend missed out on 100 homes. She had a better plan
A few years ago, buyers were snapping up properties sight unseen, but Melbourne’s market has since faced a string of hurdles.
Eight of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a custom wine room to an 18-hole golf course and onyx verde surfaces, we’ve rounded up our pick of the prestige property on the market.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Chicken
50 of the best chicken recipes for every occasion
Lifestyle
Curious about how well your body is ageing? Try the sit-to-stand test
For older people, this simple exercise is the best way to measure how much physical power you have.
Culture
How Shogun became an unlikely streaming success
Subtitled fare is mainstream these days and audiences are flocking to foreign-language shows, including this swashbuckling, feudal-era Japanese drama.
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Opinion
AFL 2024
I once mocked a star for shirking a contest. I won’t do it again
When a player flinches on the footy field, there’s nowhere to hide. But the old-school approach of humiliation has reached its use-by date.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
The unravelling of former young AFL star Harley Balic
Interviews with Harley Balic’s friends and former teammates paint a picture of a complex young man who battled mental health problems and serious substance abuse. He is at the centre of a debate over the effectiveness of the AFL’s illicit drugs policy.
Breaking
Super Rugby
Rescue plan to save Melbourne Rebels given green light
Administrators for the Melbourne Rebels have backed a rescue deal to save the Super Rugby club, amid revelations the club had been insolvent since 2018.
Demons touch up Tigers with telling second half; Richmond hopeful of a ‘minor tweak’ for Hopper
Unlikely spark Daniel Turner kicked three goals to help Melbourne to a 43-point win over Richmond and keep the Demons firmly in the AFL top-four race.
Coding and Rubik’s Cubes: Inside the mind of Essendon’s boom forward
Essendon’s Harry Jones wants to be remembered for having a great AFL career, and reveals the technique that has unlocked his best footy.
There’s salary cap relief in ‘Brayshaw Ruling’ but more risk attached to long-term deals
The AFL is close to developing a model for how the wages of players medically retired due to concussion will be included in the salary cap.
Geelong free agent to spurn rival Victorian clubs for long deal at ‘the Cattery’
Geelong free agent Jack Henry is close to coming to terms with the Cats on a long-term contract, after strong interest from rival clubs, headed by North Melbourne.
Have Your Say
Devils moving at a snail’s pace: Fears over when Tasmania’s new stadium will be ready
The Tasmania Devils may be forced to play their first two seasons – not just one – at UTAS Stadium in Launceston and Blundstone Arena in Hobart.
