Age
Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaEnglishFRONT PAGEFounded in 1854, this long-standing Melbourne publication serves as a leading source of news, analysis, and investigative journalism for Victoria and the broader Australian public. It is widely recognized for its liberal editorial perspective and commitment to high-quality reportage on state, national, and international affairs.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN MELBOURNE
A fiercely competitive two-paper daily duopoly defines the local press landscape, representing a historic split between broadsheet and tabloid formats. The Nine-owned Age, a progressive publication founded in 1854, competes directly with News Corp's high-circulation daily tabloid, the Herald Sun. Beyond these major outlets, the market sustains specialized independent journalism, ranging from the University of Melbourne's long-running student magazine Farrago to the national digital-first political news site Crikey. Paperboy lists 28 newspapers in Melbourne.
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