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Yarra mayor Stephen Jolly.

Only in Yarra: The socialist mayor accused of taking a Trumpian turn

A Greens attack on Yarra Mayor Stephen Jolly has left him more than a bit surprised.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman

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Next-gen myki is already in trouble.

It’s a touchy subject, but next-gen myki might already be on the ropes

A legal dispute between the Victorian government and the US firm contracted to replace the myki system raises concerns the state faces another ticketing fiasco – and makes Melbourne look increasingly outdated.

  • Adam Carey
From left: Neil Mitchell, Rachel Griffiths, Bob Murphy, Lisa McCune, Anthony Albanese.

For some, it’s a place of belonging. For others, a battleground. Famous faces reveal what The Age means to them

As The Age celebrates 170 years, we asked stars of the stage and screen, sporting heroes and politicians to reflect on their interaction with us.

Nick Bracks.

I know what it’s like to be the politician’s son who makes mistakes. I wouldn’t wish it on Tom Dutton

When a photo of the opposition leader’s 18-year-old son made headlines last week, I immediately felt so sorry for him. Unfortunately, I know exactly what it’s like to go through that.

  • Nick Bracks
Nick Bracks at The Botanical

How Nick Bracks shook off his shadow and learnt to move his mind

A bold request helped the mental health advocate and podcast host find a kindred spirit in the son of a Hollywood superstar.

  • Jewel Topsfield
Anthony Albanese’s government is wary of China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific.

The $50 billion gas deal Australia hopes will keep China quiet

Australia is offering a multi-billion-dollar lifeline to fast-track an offshore gas project the government hopes will keep Beijing at bay.

  • Andrew Probyn
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Former premier Steve Bracks and Grand Prix chair Martin Pakula at the race on Sunday.

Melbourne elite petrolheads out in force

The famous were out and about at the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix – including Australia’s most unobtrusive billionaire.

  • Stephen Brook and Cara Waters
Alastair Campbell in Melbourne.

‘Your politics is better than people realise’: A cup of tea with Alastair Campbell

The former firebrand political adviser is enjoying later-in-life acclaim due to his acute political insights and relaxed demeanour.

  • Stephen Brook
Former NSW Premier Bob Carr and former Victorian Premier Steve Bracks have backed in calls for an Indigenous person to be appointed governor general for the first time.

Former Labor premiers back Indigenous governor-general as speculation mounts over PM’s pick

Former Labor premiers Bob Carr and Steve Bracks have thrown their support behind an Indigenous governor-general, while former Queensland premier Peter Beattie has suggested that could be divisive, so soon after the Voice referendum.

  • Lisa Visentin
Jacinta Allan is showing her differences to her predecessor

Thawing the freezer: How Jacinta Allan is resetting the state

Away from official positions, the premier is quietly assembling the key members of her squad.

  • Stephen Brook and Kieran Rooney

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