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Inside the battle to save Tasmania’s giant kelp forests
Kelp forests along the state’s east coast were once so dense they were marked on shipping maps. But climate change has warmed the ocean, causing a 95 per cent decline.
How Victoria got hooked on gas
With 65 per cent of the nation’s total residential use, Victoria is unique in Australia for its reliance on gas as a fuel source. Now, there are clouds on the horizon for what ad-men once called ‘stored sunshine’.
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Gen Z
Survey detects climate change scepticism in young people
While young people are overwhelmingly concerned about climate change, a report has detected an increase in doubt among teenagers.
Alleged Australian Islamic State fighter faces court
An alleged Islamic State recruiter faced court in Melbourne today after being deported from Turkey where he had been jailed for links to the terrorist group.
‘Treachery’: Turnbull backs independent over Nats in critical byelection
Deputy Premier John Barilaro has described the former PM as an ‘albatross around the neck of the Liberal Party’.
Exclusive
Daniel Andrews
Fox family seeks legal advice to stop rumours over Premier’s fall
The family of trucking magnate Lindsay Fox sought legal advice over whether to sue an obscure website that posted rumours implicating the family in the Premier’s fall.
Exclusive
Sunday Life
What is a woman capable of? ‘There’s a lot to discover,’ says Angelina Jolie
The mother of six talks about her latest film, her young Australian co-star, as well as the lessons she learnt from her mum.
Opinion
Motherhood
The mixed emotions of watching my daughter reach adolescence
While I am full of joy at the privilege of seeing my baby’s precious becoming, I’m also a blubbery mess.
Jo Stanley
columnist
Editorial
Mother's Day
Mother’s Day is more relevant than ever
Let us not forget Mother’s Day was originally conceived, in 1908, to recognise the sacrifices mothers make, both for their children and for society at large.
The Age's View
Editorial
COVID-19 CRISIS
Restrictions in Sydney extended in bid to avoid ‘superspreading event’
Social restrictions imposed in Greater Sydney in the wake of two locally acquired cases of COVID-19 will be extended by a week.
‘Get them to work’: NAB boss calls for skilled migration to resume
NAB’s business banking boss Andrew Irvine says more quarantine sites are needed to enable migration to start again, in a policy move that would help struggling small businesses get back on their feet.
Live
AFL 2021
Blues lead Dogs as Betts, Owies thrive
The attacking footy played by both teams meant this match had plenty of promise for the neutrals, and it has delivered so far.
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Loading‘That’s enough from us’: What the Get Krackin’ team did next
After skewering breakfast television and cooking shows, Kate McLennan and Kate McCartney have turned their comedy in an unexpected direction.
Eating for better heart health, bread and butter included
For many of us, bread and butter are among life’s greatest pleasures. And the pairing may be harmful to our heart depending on how we eat it – and how often.
Opinion
Pop culture
The only thing worse than Point Break? Keanu Reeves’ acting in it
As with many surfers passing their peak, the film is still acting the teenager, more ludicrous with each year.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
WEEKEND READS
Basket weaving has a bad name, but its slow, hypnotic rhythms might be the ideal antidote to this fast, digital life
Politicians have given basket weaving a bad name, but its slow, hypnotic rhythms might be the ideal antidote to this fast, digital life.
It’s time we moved beyond breakfast in bed for mum
The mums I know would prefer to go to the pub or cafe, be taken somewhere new or scoff madly at the idea of anyone doing anything for Mother’s Day.
Local
Airborne COVID-19: Air quality a focus in new advice on spread
Experts call for focus on airborne virus spread, with one saying ‘you could be washing your hands until the cows come home and you could still get COVID-19’.
Pop-up bike lanes ripped up, stalled despite cycling growth
Pop-up bike lanes planned at the height of COVID-19 to accommodate a huge increase in cycling have been ripped up or stalled in Melbourne’s inner-north, due to internal council politics and construction delays.
Toughest lockdown? Melbourne’s grim 2020 in a global context
Blunt lockdown comparisons can be misleading, so The Sunday Age turned to the University of Oxford to put Melbourne and Australia in context.
Teenager mourned after stabbing death at basketball stadium
Friends and family are mourning the loss of a 17-year-old boy who was stabbed at a junior basketball game in Melbourne’s west on Friday night.
Updated
Courts
Truck driver who hit pedestrians in Southbank walks after getting bail
CCTV footage played in court showed the pedestrians and delivery driver falling on top of each other after they were hit by the back of the truck.
AFL 2021
Clashes of the titans: AFL’s murky uniform policies
Welcome to the opaque realm that is the AFL’s clash jumper policies, in which passions often run high and it is argued there are rules for some and rules for others.
Kennett wants Mitchell to coach ‘one day’ but no guarantees
Jeff Kennett has staked out Hawthorn’s position on Sam Mitchell succeeding Alastair Clarkson: Kennett would like Mitchell to coach in the future but there are no guarantees.
Politics
Exclusive
Federal budget
Woman-friendly budget: Funding for domestic violence prevention, health
The focus on women comes after a difficult three months in which the Morrison government was rocked by allegations of sexual assault, poor treatment of women in Parliament.
Business
Slow vaccine rollout bursts ‘biotech boom’ bubble
The boss of billion-dollar research company Telix, Christian Behrenbruch, is well aware that Australia’s promised ‘biotech boom’ will require more than government announcements.
World
A Chinese rocket is crashing back to Earth. Where will it land?
The rocket has been losing altitude since last month and will soon make what is called “uncontrolled re-entry” back to Earth.
Opinion
Bill and Melinda Gates: a modern twist on the marriage plot
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
Why Slater unloaded on the PM
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
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The lesser-known foodie mecca of Melbourne
Rich with history and a flourishing property market, there is no better place to fill a shopping trolley with international delights.
'No easy answers': Bushfire rebuild plans delayed by COVID building boom
Bushfire survivors are being forced to wait for up to two years to rebuild as the property boom fuels a shortfall in builders and building supplies.
Life & Culture
The Hemsworths hit peak Byron Bay with their White Party
It appears when you invite a Hemsworth to your party, an entire village of shiny, perfect, rich people turn up.
Sport
Updated
AFL 2021
‘Playing with fire’: Port wear prison bar guernsey to sing the song after Showdown win
Ken Hinkley described the decision to wear the forbidden black-and-white heritage jumpers as “a show of respect” but Eddie McGuire says it’s a “poke in the eye” to the AFL.
Live
AFL 2021
AFL LIVE updates: Dogs and Blues go head to head
Follow along for all the major moments as round eight of the AFL season comes to a conclusion.
No comeback this time for Hawks as Eagles fly higher
Hawthorn trailed by 33 points early in the third term against the Eagles, who were desperate for a win on the road. Instead of roping the visitors in, the margin extended through a third quarter where the Hawks needed to make a charge.
Ugle-Hagan out of VFL game after head knock
No. 1 draft pick Jamarra Ugle-Hagan was an early casualty in Footscray’s VFL game against Carlton at Whitten Oval on Sunday.
Despite stirring finish, Vixens fall just short
The Melbourne Vixens finished strongly after the Lightning took an early advantage, but just came up short in a Mother’s Day thriller at John Cain Arena.
Barty finally loses on clay as Sabalenka claims crown
The world No.1 had not lost in 16 matches on clay courts but Aryna Sabalenka overpowered Ash Barty to win the Madrid Open.
DeChambeau jets home and back again after thinking he missed cut at Wells Fargo
Bryson DeChambeau was so sure he wouldn’t make the 36-hole cut at two over par in North Carolina, he boarded a private jet and flew home. Wrong move.
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Clashes of the titans: The AFL’s murky uniform policies
Welcome to the opaque realm that is the AFL’s clash jumper policies, in which passions often run high and it is argued there are rules for some and rules for others.
