Undisputed boxing champion Cherneka Johnson says she doesn't get the recognition in Australia that a fighter like Tim Tszyu does.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/champ-admits-aussie-recognition-is-lacking-20260806-p60lz1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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A report into the Operation Richmond investigation, which looked at dealings between the Andrews government and the firefighters’ union, has been released eight years after it began.

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/long-awaited-corruption-report-finds-firefighter-boss-exerted-extraordinary-influence-20260805-p60lis.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/best-of-cartoons-august-6-2026-20260805-p60ltb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federal

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Local museums are offering an after-hours peek at parts of their collections that stoke the most complicated debates.

https://www.theage.com.au/culture/art-and-design/the-dark-stories-our-most-popular-museums-usually-don-t-want-you-to-see-20260803-p60kwj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Carlos Moreno, the 15-minute city pioneer, believes the idea will make Melbourne more liveable.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/we-need-to-densify-why-the-15-minute-city-could-be-the-key-to-melbourne-s-housing-crisis-20260731-p60k8o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_victoria

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A driver allegedly sped towards police officers in a car after they tried to speak to a wanted 32-year-old woman in Sydney.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/driver-on-the-run-after-escaping-police-hitting-cars-in-sydney-s-east-20260802-p60kq3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Tigers halfback Adam Doueihi beats multiple defenders to score a crucial try against the Eels.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/doueihi-scores-in-return-game-20260802-p60kqu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Racegoers at this year’s Melbourne Cup carnival will be able to dine on food from Lucas Collective restaurants Chin Chin, Society and Yakimono. 

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/we-re-not-going-to-hold-back-chris-lucas-restaurants-racing-to-flemington-for-cup-carnival-20260730-p60k3u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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In his first in-depth interview since his shock retirement from Test cricket, Stokes responded to claims his team had a drinking problem and also addressed his plans for the future.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/stokes-on-booze-baz-next-year-s-ashes-and-his-ambition-to-coach-england-20260805-p60lli.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The PLC Sydney principal wrote two letters last week to address the volumes of emails and messages sent in the wake of a Presbyterian Church vote.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/shock-and-hurt-the-religious-meeting-that-left-sydney-private-school-old-girls-fuming-20260803-p60l1m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Those who joined the ‘give it to him now’ category after Carlton’s win over Brisbane think Josh Fraser has done the unthinkable and made the Essendon coaching race more open than Carlton’s. That’s a stretch.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/josh-fraser-disrupted-the-carlton-process-but-could-he-achieve-what-only-one-other-man-has-this-century-20260802-p60kng.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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Traders say the scheme will make it easier for shoppers to visit Melbourne’s most prestigious street, but others are worried it will clog the city even further.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/dubai-luxury-comes-to-collins-street-high-end-valet-parking-service-launches-20260802-p60knz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Fonua Pole steamrolls past multiple defenders to score a brilliant try against the Eels.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/tigers-prop-scores-rampaging-solo-try-20260802-p60kqs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Brave neighbours have helped rescue a mother and her three-year-old son after their Narre Warren house burst into flames.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/twins-escape-mum-and-boy-rescued-from-melbourne-fire-20260801-p60klg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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A group of owners has established an independent owners’ association, and is publicly calling for Basketball Australia and the league to release a secret report.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/basketball/disgruntled-nbl-franchise-owners-call-on-kestelman-to-release-secret-report-20260804-p60l9c.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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Donald Trump has berated a reporter who asked him a question at an Oval Office event.

https://www.theage.com.au/world/dont-ever-talk-again-trump-tells-reporter-in-the-oval-office-20260804-p60l74.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Gateway Mining is hunting for a repeat of Benz Mining’s nearby tier-1 gold discovery, kicking off a major soil sampling program in WA’s Gascoyne region.

https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/gateway-kicks-off-gascoyne-gold-hunt-near-benz-discovery-20260803-p60l0e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_business

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Police say St John Ambulance were called about an unresponsive man found at a bus stop on the Boulevard in Australind just after 1 o’clock Sunday morning.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/two-men-in-custody-after-man-found-dead-at-south-west-bus-stop-20260802-p60knv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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The AFL Players’ Association has condemned the deal, which involved an unnamed player signing an agreement that acknowledged his elevated risk of concussion.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/revealed-the-afl-club-that-signed-secret-concussion-deal-with-at-risk-player-20260806-p60lvy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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Surging visitor numbers means more ships and more parameters within which travellers will make their choice. For Australia’s Aurora Expeditions, one stands out.

https://www.theage.com.au/traveller/travel-news/the-most-important-choice-on-an-antarctic-cruise-isn-t-the-ship-20260724-p60icx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Sydney Swans player Will Edwards is stretchered from the field after a significant leg injury.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/swans-young-gun-stretchered-off-20260801-p60kku.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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The week in photos from our award-winning staff photographers and regular contributors at The Age.

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A Sydney man with links to organised crime has been charged after allegedly sending sexually explicit pictures.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/alameddine-family-member-charged-with-child-grooming-20260708-p60dob.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The 50-year-old man allegedly approached two teenage girls on separate dates in June near Roma Street station in Brisbane’s CBD.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/man-accused-of-assaulting-girls-after-luring-them-onto-train-20260710-p60ebt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The man known as the Human Headline died on Friday.

https://www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/derryn-hinch-has-died-aged-82-reports-20260630-p60bfv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The Italians showed enough in their loss to the All Blacks on Saturday to have Joe Schmidt on edge.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/rugby-union/the-wallabies-have-lost-nine-of-their-past-10-tests-italy-could-make-things-even-worse-20260712-p60en3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-union

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The Eels are underdogs but the Roosters are missing four Origin stars in Saturday night’s clash at Allianz Stadium. Follow it live.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-live-updates-roosters-lose-four-origin-stars-for-clash-with-eels-20260711-p60ej5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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The US attacked about 90 military targets as the ceasefire and tentative peace deal continues to fray amid renewed Iranian aggression in the Strait of Hormuz.

https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/trump-launches-second-day-of-strikes-against-iran-20260709-p60dtx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

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Hudson Young is left down on the turf after being struck hard in a tackle attempt.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/concern-as-nsw-gun-cleaned-up-20260708-p60dsb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrl

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More questions have emerged over the frantic finish to Carlton’s two-point win over Richmond on Saturday night, as 13 seconds appeared to incorrectly tick down on the clock in the final two minutes.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/missing-seconds-the-questions-over-umpiring-in-frantic-finish-to-blues-v-tigers-20260705-p60cq5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl

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