The identities and polices of Australia’s political parties need to realign, say readers.

A night out at Mount Buller that started with dancing ended with a call for paramedics. Now, a socialite faces court after allegedly being caught on CCTV spiking her friend’s drink.

A night out at Mount Buller that started with dancing ended with a call for paramedics. Now, a socialite faces court after allegedly being caught on CCTV spiking her friend’s drink.

Artist Kevin Kapusi Starow creates an ice sculpture.

Artist Kevin Kapusi Starow creates an ice sculpture.

An Instagram teaser sparked speculation that a familiar Australian name was about to land television’s trickiest gig.

Look back at what happened at The Age Schools Summit, where some of state’s leading educators and policymakers gathered to discuss Victoria’s education landscape.

Look back at what happened at The Age Schools Summit, where some of state’s leading educators and policymakers gathered to discuss Victoria’s education landscape.

Readers lament the standard of public discourse after the re-emergence of the “Ditch the Witch” slogan used against Jacinta Allan.

When professional standards police first called Amanda* to ask her how she knew policeman Andrew Craig Adams, she professed he was the nicest policeman she’d ever met.

When professional standards police first called Amanda* to ask her how she knew policeman Andrew Craig Adams, she professed he was the nicest policeman she’d ever met.

In a warm cafe on Chapel Street, Elene has found sanctuary away from the drugs and chaos. The trouble is, she has to go home.

In a warm cafe on Chapel Street, Elene has found sanctuary away from the drugs and chaos. The trouble is, she has to go home.

A 25-year-old South Yarra man was found dead behind a pub over the weekend. A Williamstown man will face court charged with murder.

A 25-year-old South Yarra man was found dead behind a pub over the weekend. A Williamstown man will face court charged with murder.

The exam authority has moved to crack down on the advanced functions of some calculators from 2027, but some say they haven’t gone far enough.

The exam authority has moved to crack down on the advanced functions of some calculators from 2027, but some say they haven’t gone far enough.

The use of sniffer dogs inside closed psychiatric wards has divided mental health experts, as hospitals try to balance the invasion of patient privacy against the risks posed by illicit substances.

The use of sniffer dogs inside closed psychiatric wards has divided mental health experts, as hospitals try to balance the invasion of patient privacy against the risks posed by illicit substances.

Readers respond to honours and legacies, “Ditch the Witch” slogans, and consumers in a crisis.