This wrap of Melbourne International Comedy Festival reviews includes a look at a near-perfect show from RAW Comedy finalists.

Airport workers who are close contacts of COVID-19 cases do not need to isolate, as delays persist at Melbourne Airport ahead if its busiest Easter in two years.

Labor will avoid a fight with the Coalition on the JobSeeker rate, dropping plans for a review of the payment.

Regional doctors warn they are increasingly having to treat people in corridors and struggling to find intensive care beds for the most critically ill.

The Hawks triumph at the track, the Falcons live dangerously, no free kicks but plenty of wins for Tomlinson.

The Eels have lost wingers Maika Sivo, Haze Dunster, Sean Russell and now Waqa Blake – now one of their young stars will wear the dreaded No.2.

Troubled fund manager Magellan is offering vouchers to investors, advisers and shareholders for feedback on how to improve online services.

Pacific Minister Zed Seselja will travel to Honiara to raise concerns about a security deal with China.

Scott Morrison will today promise to create 1.3 million jobs over the next five years, Anthony Albanese will make mental health his priority and the Greens have dismissed the Labor leader’s recent economic gaffe.

Brisbane duo the Veronicas pulled out their big guns, treating the audience to a masterclass in modern pop music on Monday night.

If case numbers continue to decline as forecast, students in years 3 to 6 won’t be required to wear a mask in the classroom when they return from the Easter break.

Albanese said he was taking Taylor Swift’s advice on how to deal with his terrible start to the campaign. But he also showed some punk is also on his mind.

The experts at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine say some victims of Russian soldiers still had their hands tied behind their backs and their T-shirts pulled up consistent with them being used to cover their faces.

The mare is being aimed at the group 3 Hawkesbury Crown (1300m) on April 30 and group 3 Dark Jewel Classic (1400m) at Scone two weeks later.

Everything you need to know to find a winner on the mid-week card.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has teased about the future of the Albert Park event as race boss Andrew Westacott declared it would be hard for another city to take it from Melbourne after last weekend’s record-breaking showcase.

The Waratahs locked away their two impressive No.10s in Ben Donaldson and Will Harrison, but then a third emerged in Tane Edmed. And rivals are now circling the off-contract rookie.

Any proposed laws to ban trans women from playing women’s sports should be carefully scrutinised by parliament, the finance minister says.

Gillon McLachlan’s final months in the job will be as important as almost any during his time in charge but having one foot out the door to resignation would not be an impediment to him nailing the critical decisions in football, his predecessor An...

St Kilda coach Brett Ratten is in the AFL’s health and safety protocols, leaving an assistant to take charge against the Gold Coast Suns on Saturday.

Ivan and Nathan Cleary have extended their respective contracts until the end of 2027, ensuring the influential duo will remain at the helm for another five seasons after this year.

An unconfirmed report from Ukrainian media says that Russia has used poison gas deployed by drones on Ukrainian soldiers in Mariupol.

Gillon McLachlan’s imprint on the AFL, including his “impressive bouffant”, won’t be forgotten, but his imminent departure has sparked a reminder of the tough issues which await his successor.

The source of the unhappiness shrouding Hawthorn is obvious. And there’s one way to start the process of healing.

Tommy Berry and She’s Extreme will be out to ruin Fireburn’s shot at the two-year-old triple crown.

A Sydney teenager was found buried in the Blue Mountains with his wrists and ankles bound by tape and possible defensive injuries, a court has heard.

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The corporate regulator has launched legal action against Rent4Keeps and Layaway Depot alleging these companies have evaded credit provisions to target vulnerable Australians.

AFL chairman Richard Goyder says he’s excited at examining the potential successors to AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan. Here are the top contenders for the job.

Ukraine’s official ombudsman for human rights, Lyudmyla Denisova, has uncovered horrific cases of sexual violence committed by Russian troops.

Israel has sent humanitarian and medical aid and has also established a field hospital in Ukraine. But it has refrained from enacting sanctions and offering arms to Ukraine’s government.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has met some enthusiastic fans while joining the prime minister during the election campaign.

Queensland federal Labor figures have joined state counterparts to praise plans for the plant, expected to run on 100 per cent renewable energy.

The deputy Labor leader last year gave senior members of the ADF the strong impression he would take over the portfolio if Labor won the election.

The principle of one person, one vote is enshrined in Australia’s democratic system. But the reality can be a little different.

A shortage of security staff has caused the airport to be plagued by long queues at security and passengers to complain about waiting for several hours to board flights.

British celebrity royalty meets US money with the merger of Brand Beckham and the Peltz fortune. Here’s what you missed.

Chris Dawson’s lawyers told the NSW Supreme Court on Tuesday they would apply for his murder trial next month to be heard by a judge alone.

Gillon McLachlan to leave AFL CEO role after 8 years

Until the start of 2022, Scottie Scheffler had played in 62 PGA Tour events as a professional, winning about $11.5 million in prizemoney. Then caddie Ted Scott went to work for him.

Sixty years ago, the Southern Aurora arrived at Spencer Street Station on its first Sydney to Melbourne run. The Age’s reporter was onboard for the historic occasion.

Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned Astrologer Hedy Damari.

Origin Energy has received federal government clearance to continue drilling for gas in the Beetaloo Basin despite its joint venture’s links to a Russian oligarch.

Loss and grief, the healing power of friendship, the pain of prolonged drought and the joy of rain are all present in the artist’s new series.

A top lawyer at The Star Entertainment Group has denied she sought to “cloak” a report in legal professional privilege to avoid giving it to a regulator.

In what was described as a “deeply disappointing outcome”, the High Court decided on Tuesday not to grant the flood victims special leave to continue their case.

Labor wanted this campaign to be a test of the Prime Minister character. Now, hopefully, it understands by orchestrating this symphony of sledging that its leader has to face the same test.

The state government will distribute 200,000 additional free rapid antigen tests at regional community resource centres from April 18.

In a statement filed in court, Barb and Ted Grimley say “Melissa dishonestly and fraudulently” took $1.2m they gave her to acquire a stake in an Edgecliff flat.

For the first time, Telstra has sought to divert calls for an ambulance in Queensland, as the health system comes under renewed pressure.