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'When some stores start underpaying the rot soon spreads across the network'.

'There's no point complaining to Fair Work'

INVESTIGATION
Adele Ferguson

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 31: People enjoying the celebrations at Federation Square during the New Year's Eve ...

New plan as city swells towards size close to London

The proposed ferry would take about seven minutes to reach the city from Richmond.

Yarra ferry plan could get commuters to work in seven minutes

Mormons volunteer working at the Victorian Archives Centre in North Melbourne. 1 March 2017. The Age News. Photo: Eddie Jim.

Mormons baptising thousands of dead Victorians - religious or not

Attorney General Jeff Sessions explaining his statements about meeting Russian official.

US attorney general asks 46 Obama-era prosecutors to resign

1 hr ago

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson campaigning in Mandurah, south of Perth.

A new danger lies in Hanson's hero worship

COMMENT
Peter Hartcher

Pope considers radical change to priests' celibacy rules

Trump press secretary barred from Air Force One

Morrison denies he is being shunted by PM

WA Premier uneasy over One Nation deal as landslide looms

They promised love when they knocked but became a 'cruel cult'

Jackie Falzon.

'I'm ... going ... to ... die ... I ... cannot ... breathe'

Jun 7, Sun Herald, The Goss, Jenna Clarke, Melissa George and her husband Jean David Blanc. Melissa is pregnant. Pic ...

Assault, kidnap allegations: Melissa's fairytale turns to 'hell'

Troy Parsons is a member of an anti-bike helmet laws group that has organised an illegal helmet optional bike ride in ...

Helmet-free protesters to take to Melbourne's streets

They're back. Cassette tapes are selling again.

This is not a wind up, cassettes are making a comeback

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We're all using the word 'myself' wrongly. Here's how to fix that

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Professor's live interview gatecrashed by kids

Sale whisperer images. Feb 28, 2017

Sale whisperer: The best shopping this weekend

The instrument some media outlets have depicted as the biter. The device shown is a 15th-century "Breast Ripper", ...

Search for biter: IS's elusive woman-on-woman torture tool

As tempting as it is to tuck your phone in with you at night, don't.

Seven ways you're endangering your home without even realising it

2 Main Road, Walhalla

Want a house? Move to the country ... and learn to be a tightarse

A new OECD report has been lampooned as undervaluing the contribution of stay-at-home mothers.

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A new OECD report has been lampooned as undervaluing the contribution of stay-at-home mothers.

I'm a new mum so I'm a drain on the economy. Thanks, OECD!

COMMENT
Catherine Williams

US President Donald Trump on Thursday.

Scepticism as Assange offers to help Silicon Valley fight CIA

Paul McGeough

For three years in a row, there's been more investment globally in renewables than in fossil fuel power stations.

Reality check, Malcolm: You've lost war on renewables

COMMENT

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The proposed ferry would take about seven minutes to reach the city from Richmond.

Yarra ferry plan could get commuters to work in seven minutes

Under the proposed model, a portion of the uplift in land value will be harvested for use in the provision of ...

Calls to slug Victoria's property developers for the right to build

The Style School season 2 - Mentone Stylist: Julia Green FOR USE IN?DOMAIN ONLY. Contact Emily Power? ...

Rebecca Judd: The ingredients of a beautiful kitchen

Photo: Martins Camisuli Architects

How to tackle the trickiest kitchen design problems

Among the picks: 210 Humffray Street North, Ballarat

Stamp duty cuts: Here's what $600,000 will get you

IMAGE SOURCE Pennicott Proposal for Wilsons Prom Cruises BROCHURE SUPPLIED by Richard Hughes THE AGE NEWS 11th March 2017

Tourist boat plan for Wilsons Promontory beach

Did Rocco Arico get away with Carl Williams' murder?

Cyclist killed in Yarraville in truck collision

Victoria University academics Dr Paul Adams and Dr Tom Clark are upset about a plan that will lead to up to 115 job ...

Up to 115 jobs cut as university battles 'financial instability'

EXCLUSIVE

Kaylee Stoffels is loving her new work as a trainee mechanical engineer n Ardeer. She finished year 11 last year and ...

VCAL students: they see us as the 'dumb ones'

The computer-generated image of the man wanted over a sexual assault.

Woman sexually assaulted on Richmond tram

Robin Fletcher leaves the Supreme Court last month.

Wiccan sex offender who whipped girls free with no supervision

Queensland police charged two men with the alleged torture.

Duo to face court over Queensland 'bush torture'

QLD

In the remote mining town of Karratha in Western Australia, 61-year-old Peter Lynch received a letter advising him that ...

'My house has devalued by $645k in 7 years'

WA

Christian Democratic Party leader Fred Nile.

Fred Nile pushes to criminalise harm to fetus

NSW

Former LNP MP Scott Driscoll.

MP forced aide to mark menstrual cycle in calendar

QLD

Let parents decide on vaccines: One Nation leader Pauline Hanson.

Colin Barnett admits unease over One Nation deal as landslide looms

Matthew Knott

Investors storm back, elbowing out first home buyers

Peter Martin

RSL scandal deepens as new claims emerge post-resignation

David Wroe

Cartoonist Bill Leak was a friend of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull for more than 30 years.

Prime Minister in shock over friend Bill Leak's death

"If foreign donations are to be addressed, they need to be addressed comprehensively," says Scott Ryan.

'Black hole' could see groups funnel in foreign cash, Coalition warns

Treasurer Scott Morrison says he is working well with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

Morrison denies he is being sidelined amid reshuffle talk

Simon Bosch: cartoon / illo / illustration / toon / artwork

A gas burner / flame with a dollar sign.
Coal seam gas ...

The problem with gas, explained

ANALYSIS
Adam Morton
13 mins ago

Pope Francis, right, arrives in the village of Ariccia, near Rome, to start a week long spiritual retreat.

Let married men become priests, suggests Pope

White House press secretary Sean Spicer adjusts his American flag pin after he was told that it was upside down.

Sean Spicer wore an upside-down flag pin. The internet reacted.

1 hr ago

Istanbul mayor Kadir Topbas said all seven on board had died.

Helicopter with business executives crashes in Istanbul

Demonstrators during a protest against Trump's controversial travel ban.

Afghans who worked for US are told not to apply for visas

For three years in a row, there's been more investment globally in renewables than in fossil fuel power stations.

Reality check, Malcolm: you've already lost the war on renewables

COMMENT
Mark Wakeham

Illustration: John Shakespeare

A new danger lies in Hanson's hero worship

COMMENT
Peter Hartcher

Nalini Joshi.

The subtle trap for female academics is still an enduring reality

COMMENT
Nalini Joshi

'When some stores start underpaying the rot soon spreads across the network'.

Domino's side order: Do you want some money with that?

INVESTIGATION
Adele Ferguson

Bullish sentiment: A trader donned a Donald Trump hat while working on Friday on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

US stocks rise as jobs report clears way for rate hike

Jeremy Herron

State Street Global Advisors, a nearly $2.5 trillion investor, installed the bronze statue in front of Wall Street's ...

Wall Street's defiant girl sends a blunt message to Aussie boards

Nassim Khadem

Aldi's rival Schwarz Group is taking steps to set up Down Under.

Retail giant Kaufland faces first hurdle entering Australia

Simon Johanson

The truth about getting investment

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

Appco case reveals dark underbelly of charity

COMMENT
Adele Ferguson

Former Myer exec breathes new life into bricks and mortar

Mark Hawthorne

Australia seen as safe haven for investors

Carolyn Cummins

Secret dream machines of the Geneva Motor Show.

Geneva gems: The secret supercars you've never heard of

Cars
12 mins ago

Blackman's brewery single batch.

Eight refreshing beers with a surprisingly healthy ingredient

Fine Drinks

The property spruikers typically run all-in-one shops for broking, conveyancing and so on.

Beware of free property seminars

Noel Whittaker

Economic abuse is recognised as a form of domestic violence in many states, though not in NSW.

'Covert violence': The hidden cost of financial abuse

Georgina Dent

Allen Liao has chosen a simple and classic design for the glasses.

Never lose your glasses again

Cara Waters

Recruiting someone for your own business is extremely daunting.

Hiring your first employee: Daunting and unpredictable

James Adonis

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Professor's live interview gatecrashed by kids

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Storm beat the Warriors

1 hr ago

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GWS and Fremantle warm up with wins

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Did Spicer break a federal rule?

Visiting New Zealand schoolboy rugby union footballers, perform the Haka for the Sydney Lord Mayor, Harry Jensen, at the ...

Rewind - Sport and politics

Stan - Billions

Brand new season of Billions - now streaming. Only on Stan.

Stan - Imposters

Liar. Lover. Con artist - Imposters, new series premiering exclusively on Stan

The difference between fine and gross motor skills

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Wander through ancient landscapes in WA

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Hit the road and escape the city

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Aisholpan is a 13-year-old Kazakh girl in western Mongolia who learns the ancient art of eagle hunting from her father ...

The Eagle Huntress is an amazing documentary. But is it true?

Karl Quinn

Ian Thorpe presents <i>Bullied</i>.

Ian Thorpe's Bullied: the show all students and teachers should see

Karl Quinn

Gary Mehigan, George Calombaris and Matt Preston are back.

Matt Preston says Masterchef 2017 has 24 winners

Sarah Thomas

Now top of the pops with Kids: Peter Helliar and his first children's book, Frankie Fish and the Sonic Suitcase.

Comedian Peter Helliar is now a bestselling children's author

Linda Morris

Danish director Lars von Trier says his upcoming serial killer film is inspired by "rat king" Donald Trump.

Lars von Trier says his serial killer film was inspired by Trump

Rob Moran

Days Like This failed to book any female artists to headline its pop-up festival this weekend.

Not one female headliner at music festival Days Like This

Broede Carmody

Steve Price says <i>I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here</i> has "changed" him.

I'm A Celebrity ... 'changed' my view of Muslims: Steve Price

Broede Carmody

Lena Headey in a scene from Game of Thrones. The series has been one of the most popular borrowed from ACT libraries in ...

HBO freezes out fans to reveal Game of Thrones air date

Broede Carmody

Paul Harris, host of Film Buff's Forecast, in 2013.

Death in Brunswick: Film Buff's Forecast to go after 36 years on air

Karl Quinn

Gemma Arterton in National Theatre Live's <i>Saint Joan</i>.

Saint Joan's Gemma Arterton a heroine of riveting authority

REVIEW
Peter Craven

THE AGE. NEWS. MELBOURNE. NGV. Generic National Gallery of Victoria. Picture by Paul Harris. Monday 9 Febuary 20045 ...

Claims NGV security guards paid cash in hand prompts probe

Debbie Cuthbertson

Happier times: Melissa George and her husband Jean-David Blanc.

Melissa George's fairytale romance turns to 'hell'

Rory Mulholland in Paris

We hear so much about how to deal with the end of romantic relationships, but failed friendships can hurt even more.

The 5 times I wish I'd outed myself as bisexual

Kristina Marusic

Emma Lung soaking in her Redfern bath pre robbery, from her Instagram.

Actress Emma Lung experiences the dark side of Airbnb

Andrew Hornery

Reece Witherspoon has the blonde thing down pat.

Make coloured hair look shinier

Stephanie Darling

We can swipe and talk in-app to our heart's content. But until I see your face for myself, you may not have my number.

Why I don't give out my number to Tinder matches

Julie H. Case

Justin Trudeau and panda bears
Canadian Prime Minister unveils the names of The Toronto Zoo???s panda cubs, Jia Panpan ...

Justin Trudeau may not be Mr Perfect after all

COMMENT
Alex McKinnon

Where would we be without Buffy Summers?

Clementine Ford: My five favourite Buffy moments

Ashley Olsen (left) and Mary-Kate Olsen, at last year's Costume Institute Gala, have become two of America's most ...

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen settle lawsuit with unpaid intern

Jenna Clarke

Sarah Wilson

Wilson: Anxiety should be embraced and seen as beautiful

Sarah Berry

Focus on sugar to prevent obesity a 'recipe for disaster', expert says

Sarah Berry

Take the stairs.

The lazy person's guide to toning up without hitting the gym

Hallie Gould

Kylie Kwong's everyday fried rice.

Kylie Kwong's everyday fried rice recipe (she's been making it since she was six)

David Thompson's Bangkok-based restaurant Nahm is currently ranked at 37 on the World's 50 Best restaurant list.

The price I paid: the real cost of being one of the world's best chefs

Neil Perry's beef chuck pie with peas. Yes please!

30 soul-satisfying pie recipes

Ricky Barksdale was chuffed to receive his 'Decent Dude' trophy.

'Decent Dude' trophy awarded to gentleman on train

Imposter carrots have replaced a girl's 'precious' pets, but she hasn't noticed anything amiss.

Teen replaces his sister's goldfish with carrots

Meredith Masony details her horror at what she found on her face towel.

'This is no way to start your day': mum shares horrifying experience

Machu Picchu, Incas ruins in the peruvian Andes at Cuzco Peru

Life-changing: The world's top 10 most uplifting journeys

Brian Johnston

Passengers at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago wait to be screened by the Transportation Security Administration.

Traveller letters: Unless you want to be treated like this, don't visit US

Amazing blue colours await at Lake Tekapo in New Zealand as a result of all of the mineral deposits. Add to this an ...

The Big Picture reader travel photo winner revealed

1 hr ago

iiNet has accepted TPG's revised offer.

Optus threatens to cut customers over NBN

EXCLUSIVE

Atlassian's Mike Cannon-Brookes: "They [Tesla] could change the energy conversation in this country with a single deal."

Tech billionaires nut out energy plan on Twitter

<i>Snipperclips</i> is an unconventional but engrossing puzzle game that embodies the Switch motto of playing anywhere ...

Five Nintendo Switch games to play once you've finished Zelda

Steam

ACCC, game company Valve still going at it

Kotaku

Optus says "No". What are your pay TV options once you're booted off Optus HFC cable?

Optus killing you pay TV? Some alternatives

COMMENT

2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe.

Driven: Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe

Jonathan Hawley

2017 Mini Countryman S.

2017 Mini Countryman reviewed

David McCowen

2017 Kia Stinger

New Kia Stinger inspired by Maserati

Drive Staff

Ssangyong has unveiled the XAVL, a seven-seat SUV concept.

Ssangyong takes aim at Santa Fe

David McCowen

Gemballa Avalanche.

Eight wildest cars from the Geneva motor show

Andrew MacLean

A unified Nissan and Mitsubishi would be one of the largest automotive groups in the world.

Mitsubishi reveals future plans under Nissan control

Stephen Ottley

Sabrina Frederick-Traub has been a star for the Lions.

AFLW live: Lions seeking to keep perfect record intact

Live
2 mins ago

Cam McCarthy of the Dockers.

Lyon keeping it cool after McCarthy's six-goal haul

1 hr ago

Luke Hodge in action for Box Hill on Friday.

Hawks suspend Hodge over mystery training absence

Daniel Cherny

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 10: Toby Greene of the Giants handles the ball during the JLT Community Series AFL match ...

Giants win big, but at heavy cost

James Buckley

Hayden Ballantyne walks from the field with the club doctor.

Ballantyne injured as Dockers beat Blues

Young Giant Tim Taranto challenges North Melbourne's Sam Wright.

Taranto's pre-season has him pushing for round one debut

1 hr ago

Magpie Jeremy Howe this week.

Howe Bucks' biggest fan became a Pie

Michael Gleeson

Moorabbin redevelopment

St Kilda's home base gets a new name

Caroline Wilson

Last men standing: Jackson Bird and Josh Hazlewood warm up for a nets session.

Bird in the mix for Test recall as Cummins, Pattinson loom

Rob Forsaith
1 hr ago

Former Indian Test captain M.S Dhoni has been advising on the pitch in his hometown of Ranchi.

Dhoni pitching in for third Test preparations

Mauricio Pochettino, the manager of Spurs, is given plenty to think about by his wife Karina.

Spurs manager's biggest critic is not the press ... it's his wife

Matt Law
1 hr ago

Australia's Mitchell Starc

Big blow: Injured Starc out of India series

Andrew Wu

No change in approach: Cameron Smith is undeterred by conditions in Auckland.

Riders on the Storm: Warriors given lesson in wet-weather play

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