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Fake gun, bulletproof vest seized as police swarm Entertainment Quarter

A large-scale police operation took place outside the city’s major sports stadiums near a dining and entertainment precinct before two people were arrested.

The Age · 2 hrs ago

Superquiz, Tuesday, August 4

Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz.

The Age · 2 hrs ago

End of the super-cycle: Big call on the national property market

Property values have been on a 30-year upward cycle. One of the nation’s top economists believe its finally come to an end.

The Age · 2 hrs ago

Camel bucks off riders on famous Broome beach tour

Two riders have been injured after being bucked from a camel during a popular tour on Broome’s Cable Beach.

The Age · 4 hrs ago

Gould explains AFL-like concessions for PNG

Phil Gould explains why PNG needs concessions after Wayne Bennett labelled them "unfair".

The Age · 5 hrs ago

Why Smith isn't sold on Roosters yet

Cameron Smith laments the performance from the Cowboys and explains why he's not entirely convinced by the Roosters yet.

The Age · 5 hrs ago

Smith rules out Slater for Storm job

Cameron Smith declares it's unlikely Billy Slater will take over from Craig Bellamy.

The Age · 5 hrs ago

An accolade from beyond the five-mile limit

While pike position pays off.

The Age · 5 hrs ago

Best of cartoons, August 4, 2026

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

The Age · 5 hrs ago

The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox

The latest work by the acclaimed Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist.

The Age · 5 hrs ago

Police, protesters descend on One Nation fundraiser in Hawthorn East

Police in riot gear were on hand in Hawthorn East as a large crowd chanting and holding signs demonstrated against One Nation.

The Age · 6 hrs ago

WA schoolboys face court over alleged ‘vape attack’ on black swan

Two schoolboys have faced the Children's Court in Mandurah over a disturbing alleged "vape attack" on a black swan.

The Age · 6 hrs ago

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