The Age photos of the week, October 5, 2024
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The week in photos from our award-winning staff photographers and regular contributing photographers at The Age
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Fitzroy Lions Soccer Club founder Abdul Malik outside the Clifton Hill public housing towers. The state government is planning to demolish and rebuild all public housing towers which will displace the community and leave kids without access to this sporting club. Credit:Chris Hopkins
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Dayne Zorko celebrates Brisbane’s win on the siren at 2024 AFL grand final, MCG.Credit:Justin McManus
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Tony Fox is among farmers worried about a proposed mineral sands mine near their properties in Swan Hill. He’s concerned about toxic dust, water contamination and a divided community.Credit:Jason South
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Close friends of Oscar Hamilton mourn the murdered teenager before letting loose hundreds of balloons in his honour.Credit:Chris Hopkins
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Frank Apostolopoulos has been cutting hair on High Street in Northcote for almost 50 years.Credit:PENNY STEPHENS
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Rugby’s Jahrome Hughes of Melbourne Storm.Credit:Eddie Jim
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Northcote Social Club manager Emily Ferris.Credit:Wayne Taylor
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Leigh Matthews embraces Chris Fagan after Saturday’s victory at MCG 2024 AFL Grand Final.Credit:Joe Armao
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Fatime Tahir Adoum, who says she lost her two children due to lack of family violence support, and the woman who helped put her life back together, Samia Baho.Credit:Jason South
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This year’s Melbourne Fringe has shows to suit all tastes. L-R: Margot Morales, Hugo Williams, Dominic Weintraub, Simon Abrahams, Ari Angkasa, Claire Bird, Peta Duncan.Credit:Justin McManus
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Katy Perry pre match entertainment at the 2024 AFL grand final, MCG.Credit:Joe Armao
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Brisbane Lions supporters celebrating their team’s win at the Royal Derby Hotel in Fitzroy on Saturday evening.Credit:Luis Enrique Ascui
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Jane Morton at her home in Northcote.Credit:Wayne Taylor
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Banyule council candidate and local artist Marty Hirst.Credit:Eddie Jim
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April applied for about 300 properties and was knocked back each time.Credit:Simon Schluter
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Sue Hosn has lost family members to the recent airstrikes in southern Lebanon.Credit:PENNY STEPHENS
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Brendan Kelly, Principal plays cricket with students at Hillcrest Christian College.Credit:Joe Armao
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Jessica Robinett in Duke St, St Kilda, sought rental assistance from Launch Housing when her rent jumped from $600 – $800 per week.Credit:PENNY STEPHENS
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Scout Tester, Bar Manager at the Northcote Social Club. Credit:Wayne Taylor
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Simon Abrahams – CEO Melbourne Fringe.Credit:Justin McManus
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Year 12 students at State Library Victoria, Scarlet Russell, James Talbot, Mohamed Elhag, Ahmed Merhi and Haneef Abubaker.Credit:Eddie Jim
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Footy fans Jason Kimberley, Swans supporter and Monty Chapman, Lions supporter. Credit:Eddie Jim
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the new member for Gorton, Alice Jordan-Baird arrive to speak to the media, Taylors Lakes.Credit:Chris Hopkins
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Brisbane Lions Kai Lohmann with teammates during 2024 AFL Grand Final match defeating the Sydney Swans at MCG.Credit:Eddie Jim
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Auction inspections at Montgomery Street, Maidstone.Credit:Simon Schluter
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Sara Ferola has Crohn’s disease – an inflammatory disease that could one day commonly be the target of vagus nerve stimulation.Credit:Penny Stephens
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reads to students at Goodstart Early Learning Centre before announcing Jo Briskey as the new Labour candidate for Maribynong, taking over from Bill Shorten, Moonee Ponds.Credit:Chris Hopkins
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Bhumika Raval inside her family’s house in Clyde, one of Melbourne’s fastest-growing suburbs.Credit:Joe Armao
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Jonathan O’Brien, leader of Melbourne YIMBYs at Moreland station.Credit:Eddie Jim
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Lord mayoral candidate Arron Wood on Lygon Street in Carlton.Credit:Chris Hopkins
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Musician Bjork’s white orchid dress from The Gate music video, with headpiece being prepped for display at an ACMI exhibition. Credit:Simon Schluter
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18-year-old Jamie Nikolovski is one of the youngest people running for council and is particularly concerned with housing.Credit:Simon Schluter
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and guests at the AFL grand final breakfast.Credit:Simon Schluter
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Jen Vardy in her Bickleigh Vale gardenCredit:Justin McManus
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Professor Emma Johnston has been announced as the 21st Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne.Credit:Eddie Jim
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Tony Fox is among farmers worried about a proposed mineral sands mine near their properties in Swan Hill. He’s concerned about toxic dust, water contamination and a divided community between those who support it and those who don’t.Credit:Jason South
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