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Hippopotomus at Melbourne Zoo, Christmas 1937. Neg. No. C1188 - 1937-38 glass negatives of birds and animals. THE AGE ...

Happy 154th birthday Melbourne Zoo

Happy 154th birthday Melbourne Zoo. A look back through the Fairfax archives at some of the wonderful photos from 154 years of the Melbourne Zoo.

Saddler Sophie Clark photographed for the Melbourne Cup Women exhibition at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins.

Melbourne Cup Women exhibition

The Melbourne Cup Women exhibition at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins showcases nine extraordinary women at work as they prepare for Australia’s premier thoroughbred racing event – the 2016 Melbourne Cup Carnival. It runs until October 4 to November 27 with photographs by photographer Martin Reddy, curated by Tanya Williams.

AFL Grand Final 2016 at the MCG, Western Bulldogs v Sydney. 1/10/2016. pictures by Justin McManus. Fans enjoying the ...

Before the Game

Before the Game. Excited fans show their true colours before the AFL Grand Final Sydney Swans versus Western Bulldogs.

Sting- 2016 AFL Grand Final at the MCG Sydney Swans v Western Bulldogs- 1st October 2016. The Age Fairfaxmedia News ...

Stars come out before the game.

Stars come out before the game. Past and present footballers, and others stars perform and are paid tribute to at the MCG today.

Western Bulldogs.

2015 AFL Grand Final Parade

Crowds gathered in the city of Melbourne today to watch the annual Grand Final Day Parade prior to the big match at the MCG tomorrow between Western Bulldogs and Sydney Swans for the 2016 AFL Premiership Cup.

Princess Charlotte plays with a dog named Moose.

World of Photos

A selection of photographs from around the world by Fairfax photo editors. Follow us on Twitter and check out our photography club Clique

1985 Grand Final - Leigh Matthews sheds a tear at the end of his last game, as he is carried off the ground by team ...

Footy Finals. The agony and the ecstasy.

Footy Finals. The agony and the ecstasy, A look through the Fairfax archives to relive some of the most dramatic moments in VFL and AFL finals. The Jezza mark, "A long bomb to Snake" to strippers streaking and teasing the "flying doormat". Finals have produced some memorable moments that have been etched in footy followers memories for ever. Age Photographers were there to capture the drama so we can reminisce.

Skipper Bob Murphy is the heart and soul of the Bulldogs.

Bulldogs big day out.

Bulldogs big day out. The last training day before Saturdays AFL Grand Final for the Western Bulldogs and thousands of fans turned out to see their stars, take to the the grass of the Western Oval.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Delta Goodrem is covered in slime during the Nickelodeon Slimefest 2016 evening ...

World of Photos

A selection of photographs from around the world by Fairfax photo editors. Follow us on Twitter and check out our photography club Clique

Max Walker

Cricket legend Max Walker dies at 68

Max Walker, one of Australian sport's larger-than-life characters in his heyday as a cricketer and raconteur, and battled prostate cancer post-retirement, has died aged 68.

Swiss pilot Yves Rossy, known as 'Jetman,' the first man in the world to fly a jet-fitted wing, prepares to land with ...

World of Photos

A selection of photographs from around the world by Fairfax photo editors. Follow us on Twitter and check out our photography club Clique