NationalVictoriaPhotos of the WeekThis was published 5 months agoThe Age photos of the week, May 4, 202424 ImagesThe week in photos from our award-winning staff photographers and regular contributing photographers at The Age.May 4, 2024 — 1.48pmSaveLog in, register or subscribe to save articles for later.Save galleries for laterAdd galleries to your saved list and come back to them any time.Got it1/24Jim and Maria’s Sunbury house burned down after a lithium pool cleaner battery combusted whilst sitting on their outdoor deckingCredit:Chris Hopkins2/24More funding is needed to expand the OPP’s court dog program. Lucy the support dog with justice system user, Alex.Credit:Jason South3/24National Rally Against Violence is a call for action to end violence against women.Credit:Wayne Taylor4/24The State Liquor Unit chases the illegal alcohol bootleggers.Credit:Jason SouthAdvertisement5/24People gathered at the Palestine encampment at Melbourne University.Credit:Darrian Traynor6/24Premier of Victoria Jacinta Allan appears before the Yoorrook Justice Commission becoming the first leader in the history of Australia to face a truth and justice commission.Credit:Justin McManus7/24Braybrook resident and public housing advocate Lucy Cuzzupe pictured near some of the public housing in Braybrook which has been vacant for years, sparking anger from local advocates that say the issue has spiralled out of control in the suburb.Credit:Jason South8/24Andrew Eriksen the CEO of the General Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust at the Fawkner Memorial Park in Melbourne.Credit:Luis Enrique Ascui9/24A woman, who is homeless and uses drugs, at Hosier Lane.Credit:Simon Schluter10/24Michael is disappointed by the Allan government’s decision not to provide another safe injecting room in the city.Credit:Simon Schluter11/24The owners of popular Italian restaurant Umberto Espresso Bar have opened Prova, a more refined dining experience for a select few, located at the back of their Italian grocer.Credit:Justin McManus12/24Pro Palestinian protestor Nabil Hassine inside his tent on the lawn at the University of Melbourne.Credit:Simon Schluter13/24The Palestine camp was encircled by Jewish groups at Melbourne University on Thursday.Credit:Darrian Traynor14/24Alexis Wright, author and winner of the Stella prize.Credit:Simon SchluterAdvertisement15/24National Rally Against Violence is a call for action to end violence against women in Melbourne.Credit:Wayne Taylor16/24Debra Sykes with her curbside charging station in St.Kilda.Credit:Simon Schluter17/24Premier Jacinta Allan attended a National Rally Against Violence and women’s safety in the city of Melbourne.Credit:Wayne Taylor18/24Patricia Ilhan among the scaffolding of her new home in Brighton.Credit:Simon Schulter19/24“Everything’s just been such a rush”: Allison Sigmund with granddaughter Elsie Harris at Melbourne Airport after all flights operated by budget carrier Bonza were wiped from the counters’ departure boards.Credit:Jason South20/24Conservation and land officer Cody McCormack at the treatment plant where an American golden plover has somehow found himself thousands of kilometres off-course, all decked out in his breeding plumage best.Credit:Jason South21/24Friends and family leave Hannah McGuire’s funeral, Ballarat.Credit:Joe Armao22/24Djiri Djiri dancers perform before Monday’s Yoorrook hearing.Credit:Justin McManus23/24An inquiry into road safety has called for an immediate review of Victoria’s speed limits and renewed calls for speeds to be slashed on arterial roads. This news has been welcomed by Coburg locals including Cate Hall who have been lobbying to have the speed reduced at Murray Road following a spate of crashes and dangerous incidents.Credit:Wayne Taylor24/24The University of Melbourne student encampment in protest against the war in Gaza.Credit:Simon SchluterAdvertisement