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Triumph and tragedy: A front-page view of history

As The Age celebrates 170 years, we look back on some of the most notable major events featuring on our front pages over the decades.

  • Hannah Kennelly

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Victorian parliament dress code

Crocs in the chamber? Politicians test boundaries of parliamentary dress code

Some state MPs are ditching their collared shirts, voting in their activewear and even wearing Crocs. But certain limits remain.

  • Broede Carmody
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan at her home near Bendigo with husband Yorick Piper.

‘Stopped me in my tracks’: How one phone call changed Jacinta Allan’s life

The premier denies having more than two hours’ notice of Daniel Andrews’ departure. Still, her family had discussed what taking on such a role would mean.

  • Annika Smethurst
If Daniel Andrews steps down, his likely successor Jacinta Allan will have many dire problems to resolve.

Victoria’s next premier hasn’t been thrown a hospital pass, but it won’t be easy

Daniel Andrews’ successor, likely to be Jacinta Allan, will inherit a huge political margin and weak opposition – as well as severe budget pain.

  • Josh Gordon
Sculptor Peter Corlett in his North Fitzroy studio.

Gardens statue to honour Andrews not set in stone ... or bronze ...

Sculptor Peter Corlett has offered to come out of retirement to immortalise the Victorian premier for his 3000-day milestone, preferably in his iconic “fists in the air” pose.

  • Nell Geraets
Statues are proposed of Louisa Briggs Vida Goldstein and Helena Rubinstein.

Kirner Street and three new statues poised to even up Melbourne’s marble mismatch

Of the 580 statues in Melbourne, only nine depict real women. There are more statues of fairies and nymphs.

  • Cara Waters
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Ian Correia contributed at least $1Million to Victorian Pokie machine’s during his addiction, which he kicked in 2014. He now helps others to quit gambling.

Victorians have gambled – and lost – $66 billion on pokies in 30 years

Ian Correia says he has contributed at least $1 million to the $66 billion Victorians have blown on the pokies in the 30 years since they arrived in the state.

  • Chloe Booker
Kim Carr’s three-decade stint in Parliament came to an end on Thursday.

Before he turns off the lights, Kim Carr has a message for his colleagues

The factional brawler from the ALP’s Left, who has retired from politics, says he has been vindicated on an issue he has championed during his time in politics.

  • Sumeyya Ilanbey
Suspicious player activity can be tracked by the state’s gaming authority.

For Victoria, pokies seemed like a good idea at the time

It’s been three decades since the pokies were introduced to Victoria. We can’t keep avoiding the massive harm it causes.

  • Anna Bardsley
Margaret Tucker, MBE, whose auto-biography, If Everyone Cared, was published in 1977.

AEC urged to name more federal seats after women ahead of next election

Major parties expect a new electorate to be named in honour of Bob Hawke, but there's a push to name it after a trailblazing woman.

  • Rob Harris

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