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The Age, 3 Oct 2026

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The Age is an Australian daily newspaper focused on national news, politics and community reporting across Victoria and Australia. First published in 1854, it has served generations of readers with compelling, balanced and independent journalism, establishing itself as one of Australia’s most respected news publications. With a longstanding commitment to editorial quality and independence, its journalists are dedicated to uncovering the truth while informing, entertaining, inspiring and challenging readers through fearless and honest storytelling. Coverage ranges from state and national politics, business and public affairs to the issues and events shaping communities throughout Victoria, complemented by investigative journalism and thoughtful analysis. The Age also has a strong focus on Melbourne’s cultural life, with extensive reporting on restaurants, food, arts, entertainment and lifestyle. Sports coverage is a defining strength, particularly its reporting on the AFL, alongside cricket, tennis, rugby, soccer, horse racing and other major sporting events. Available on PressReader, The Age newspaper delivers independent journalism, insightful analysis and comprehensive coverage of Melbourne, Victoria and the wider world.

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ArticleMen­tal health probes axed State watch­dog secretly scraps sys­temic invest­ig­a­tions

Vic­toria’s men­tal health watch­dog stopped invest­ig­at­ing sys­temic issues includ­ing the avail­ab­il­ity of beds for young patients and the illegal use of restraints after suc­cess­ive state gov­ern­ment cuts to its powers, budget and...

Men­tal health probes axed State watch­dog secretly scraps sys­temic invest­ig­a­tions

ArticleNOW THAT’S GOOD FOOD

New Res­taur­ant of the Year final­ists stand head and shoulders above the rest.

NOW THAT’S GOOD FOOD

ArticleINSIDE ‘SANDPAPERGATE’

Fresh details of the ball-tam­per­ing scan­dal that rocked Test cricket.

INSIDE ‘SANDPAPERGATE’

ArticleVic­toria’s 10 best new res­taur­ants,

Vic­toria’s res­taur­ant for­tunes waxed and waned in 2026, with every shiny new addi­tion seem­ingly matched by another venue turn­ing out the lights. Still, it was the strongest year of new open­ings this dec­ade, from the joy­ous to the...

Vic­toria’s 10 best new res­taur­ants,