The Age is a major Australian daily newspaper with a long history, a clear ownership structure, and a strong identity in national journalism.

Founding

The paper was founded in 1854 by John and Henry Cooke (brothers) and Walter Powell, during the Victorian gold rush. Its early editorial stance was self‑consciously liberal, advocating free institutions and civic rights.

Ownership

The Age is owned and published by Nine Entertainment Co., which took ownership in 2018 following the Fairfax–Nine merger.

Headquarters

Its main headquarters are located in Melbourne, Australia, where it has been based since its founding.

What it’s about

The Age focuses on:

• Victorian and national news
• Politics and public policy
• Business and economics
• Investigative journalism
• Culture, sport, and commentary

It has won numerous Walkley Awards, reflecting its strong reputation for investigative reporting and public‑interest journalism.