Thriller 30th Anniversary Zombie Dance

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Hundreds of zombies performed Michael Jackson's Thriller at the Coburg Village Drive-In to commemorate the anniversary, raise funds for Lifeline and break a global world record.

Nature Nearby: Week 9

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A beautiful selection of images by Mick Connolly of The Indigenous Flora and Fauna Association in which he captures the flora and fauna from the backyards and parks of suburban Melbourne and beyond.

Holiday in an East German Bunker

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A 1970s military bunker in Rennsteighoehe near the eastern city of Ilmenau now gives visitors the chance to stay there overnight as part of a historical "reality experience". Depending on the size of their group, guests can pay 109 euros each for a 16-hour stay, during which they wear National People's Army (NVA) uniform and are treated as former East German soldiers for a night.

Kelly victims

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A restoration dedication service at Mansfield cemetery of the graves of policemen Sergeant Michael Kennedy and Constables Michael Scanlan and Thomas Lonigan, who were killed by the Kelly Gang in 1878, was attended by Police Commissioner Ken Lay, descendants and locals.

90 years of Vegemite

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Vegemite turned 90 today. We look back at the changing shape of the iconic jar.

British Royal Christenings of the past

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A look back at previous Royal Christenings. Although there was plenty of lace and satin, the Christening of Prince George was a smaller and more intimate event than the grand stately occasions of his forebears.

Storms rip through Victoria

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The worst of Victoria's weather hit Ararat yesterday as strong gusts ripped roofs and collapsed sheds. Elsewhere floods turned pasture into ponds. The Age photographer Joe Armao chases the weather.

Photographers' Choice 21st October 2013

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The Age photographers choose their favourite photographs taken over the past week.

Smog in China

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A heavy fog has blanketed most of northeastern China and forced schools to suspend classes, close an airport and cause major traffic headaches.

Public conductors wave their batons

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The Melbourne Symthony Orchestra called on Melburnians to get a first-hand experience of the power of live orchestral music by conducting MSO muscians at Southern Cross Station, Melbourne. Photographer Joe Armao was on hand to capture all the energy of our novice conductors.

Nature Nearby: Week 8

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A new selection of images by Mick Connolly of The Indigenous Flora and Fauna Association in which he captures the flora and fauna from the backyards and parks of suburban Melbourne and beyond.

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Caulfield Cup day faces & fashions

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Racy colours mix and match with classic whites at the Caulfield Cup, as bright spring fashions go on display.

Caulfield Cup

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The Caulfield Cup 2013 Main Race 10 The Caulfield Cup won by Fawkner ridden by Nicholas Hall today Saturday the 19th of October 2013

Caulfield Cup day racing

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The Horses are on the track and the sun is shining today at Caulfield. Live Racing photographic coverage by Pat Scala today at the 2013 Caulfield Cup.

Bushfires continue to rage in N.S.W.

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N.S.W. Bushfires fuelled by strong north westerly winds & high temperatures resulted in dozens of bushfires across N.S.W. in the Blue Mountains and Southern Highlands. Plumes of smoke were visible from Bondi Beach in the afternoon and Catherine Hill Bay was devastated overnight.

Berlin lights up

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Landmarks across the city of Berlin are illuminated in colors and patterns in the annual Festival of Lights in October.

Mark 'Chopper' Read memorial

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A memorial service was held in Fitzroy, Melbourne today for the late Mark Brandon 'Chopper' Read where family and friends paid their respects

Frieze Art Fair London

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The annual Frieze Art Fair takes place in London's Regent's Park and runs from October 17 to 20. The exhibition comprises of the Frieze Masters exhibition and Frieze London which aim to showcase historic and established art as well as contemporary works.

Edward Steichen Exhibition at NGV

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National Gallery of Victoria Art Deco Exhibition with Edward Steichen photographs

Teachers Day Protest: Rio

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Coflict continues in Rio during the Teachers Day protest for better working conditions. Over the last couple of months protestors and police have engaged in violent clashes on the streets.

Nikon-Walkley Press Photography Exhibition

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The Nikon-Walkley Awards for Excellence in Photojournalism recognise the work of photographers across a range of genres such as, news, sport, photographic essay and press photographer of the year.

East-west link protesters

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East-west link protesters blockade John Holland office in Collingwood.

Madeleine McCann

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British police say two witnesses at a Portuguese resort claim to have seen a man carrying a blonde child on the night toddler Madeleine McCann disappeared.

New York Comic Con 2013

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Catering to fans in capes and masks, New York Comic Con opened last week and is expected to draw 120,000 people to the Jacob K. Javits Centre over the weekend, up from 96,000 three years ago.

Nature Nearby: Week 7

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Another beautiful selection of images by Mick Connolly of The Indigenous Flora and Fauna Association in which he captures the flora and fauna from the backyards and parks of suburban Melbourne and beyond.

Caulfield Guineas Fashion On The Field

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Dandy racegoers were inspired by 1920s attire and The Great Gatsby as they stepped out for the 2013 Caulfield Guineas fashion event. No stranger to style, The Age photographer Luis Ascui presents the day's highlights with pure Pentax panache.

Hells Angels raids

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Police have raided more than 50 premises across Victoria, including Hells Angels clubhouses in Thomastown and Fairfield.

The 2013 Melbourne Marathon

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The annual event, which attracted more than 30,000 participants from across the world this year, has cemented its title as the largest marathon in Australia with 6,870 participants completing the race. For the fifth year in a row, an African national, Kenyan runner, Dominic Ondoro, won the race, completing it in a record time of 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 47 seconds.

Ukrainian Fashion Week

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Models present creations by Ukrainian designers Oleksiy Zalevskiy and Anna Bublik during Ukrainian Fashion Week in Kiev.

Sydney set for hottest October day

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Thursday has already become Sydney's hottest day in nine months as it remains on track to set a record high for October.

Chopper Read dead from liver cancer

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Mark Brandon Read has died after a long battle with liver cancer.

Up, up and away in a beautiful balloon

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Hot air balloons take flight in the 42nd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico whilst competitors take off for the Canadian Hot Air Balloon Championships.

Gorilla Otana welcomed to new home at Melbourne Zoo

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Twelve-year old male gorilla Otana has completed the month’s quarantine required after he arrived a from Howlett’s Wild Animal Park in the U.K. Seen here a very shy Otana at his new home at the Melbourne Zoo. 9th October 2013

APEC Indonesia 2013

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New Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott is joined by wife Margie for his first world leaders' summit at APEC in Bali.

Photographers' Choice 7th October 2013

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The Age photographers choose their favourite photographs taken over the past week.

The 2013 Melbourne Zombie Convention

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These are a few of the many characters participating at the convention held at the Royal Melbourne Hotel. The zombie-centric event, which showcases filmmakers, special effects make-up artists, academics, literature, merchandise, social groups, video games and cosplay characters, launches the start of Melbourne's Halloween season with a crowd of 600 patrons.

Melbourne’s Spartan Super Race

Melbourne’s Spartan Super Race

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Melbourne's Spartan challenge took place near Meredith with competitors taking part in obstacles such as rope climbs, monkey bars, wall traverses, mud pit scrambles, sandbag carries, fire pit jumps and spear throwing,

Turnbull Stakes Day Flemington Racecourse

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Victoria's Spring Racing Carnival kicked off in the sunshine today at the Turnbull Stakes, Flemington.

Banksy: a month-long residency in New York

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Enigmatic street artist Banksy has announced a month-long “residency” on the streets of New York . Three new works have appeared in New York City this week.