Why we cop threats in the search for information you deserve to know

Why we cop threats in the search for information you deserve to know

The Age backs tough,difficult journalism. I feel intensely privileged to be a journalist working for you – our readers.

  • byNick McKenzie

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Triumph and tragedy:A front-page view of history
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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.

What is The Age’s motto? Take our quiz as we celebrate 170 years

What is The Age’s motto? Take our quiz as we celebrate 170 years

Think you know your Age and facts about Melbourne? Test your knowledge with our quiz.

  • byStephen Brook
Celebrating 170 years:The Age’s best pictures
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Celebrating 170 years:The Age’s best pictures

See some of the most iconic images The Age has published over the decades.

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

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.

‘Melbourne was leaping out of its skin’:A new Age began in the year that shaped our city

‘Melbourne was leaping out of its skin’:A new Age began in the year that shaped our city

The Melbourne we know today began to take shape in 1854. It was also the year The Age was first published. As we celebrate our 170th anniversary,we look back at this extraordinary year.

  • byTony Wright
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Sacked,prosecuted,exposed:A proud history of muckraking

Sacked,prosecuted,exposed:A proud history of muckraking

The Age’s investigative reporters have brought down public officials,revealed corruption,and uncovered organised crime operations and war crimes. As the masthead turns 170,we celebrate their journalism.

  • byMichael Bachelard
Nancy found errors in our cryptic crosswords 35 years ago,so we hired her. At 97,she’s still puzzling you

Nancy found errors in our cryptic crosswords 35 years ago,so we hired her. At 97,she’s still puzzling you

What started as a “bee in her bonnet” has led to a decades-long career for cryptic crossword compiler Nancy Sibtain – and she has no plans to stop.

  • byCarolyn Webb