All my life, visits to the library were relatively transactional. I picked out books as a kid then, later, CDs as teenager ...

Melbourne’s Lifeblood centres will be busy during the festive period – after 12,000 Victorians booked in a donation following ...

A survivor of the first Sydney to Hobart race in 1945, the Kathleen Gillett will compete again in the race’s 80th edition.

What was intended to be a two-week escape from the stress of a modern Christmas became a life-changing experience for this young family.

Exploration company Ocean Infinity is back in WA waters ahead of a "no find, no fee" search for missing Malaysia Airlines ...

UK authorities have laid new charges against comedian Russell Brand, including one count of rape.

A Qantas flight from Singapore that was scheduled to land in Melbourne on Christmas Eve was diverted to Adelaide.

The Norwegian tourist, wrongly accused of taking photos of people at the beach by a group of people, has left Australia early ...

The Bondi heroes who risked their lives to save others are set to receive official honours, as the Government ramps up its efforts to crackdown on domestic extremism.

The sunny region plays host to countless annual events, including food festivals and triathlons. Here’s when to make the most of its stunning natural assets. From ‘punk’ turtles to trees that cause ...

The year in photos selected by our award-winning staff photographers and regular contributing photographers at The Age.

Omar Diaz Ventura, from Ojatlan de Morelos, Mexico, prepares his entry for the 128th annual Night of the Radishes festival, ...