Etta Curry and her children, Nancy 5, and Colver, 18 months, and family dog Olive. The Reservoir mum had to find a new childcare centre when a small not-for-profit, Merrilands Uniting Early Learning, was pushed out of the market after four private centres opened nearby. Credit: Eddie Jim
Refinery operations Rikki Van Gemert (left) and Tom Delamore and hope the Viva plant in Geelong has a strong future. Credit: Jason South
Maddie Taylor has faced many adult milestones without her mother, Julie. Credit: Simon Schluter
Friends from Wallington, Ocean Grove and Geelong enjoy Stakes Day, the final day of the Spring Racing Carnival at Flemington. Credit: PENNY STEPHENS
Young punters watch race 6 and lose their money on Stakes Day. Credit: Penny Stephens
Fatima Payman, the independent senator for Western Australia. Credit: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Maria Vystavkina pays tribute to food delivery rider Feng Jianming, who was fatally stabbed outside the Chongqing Chicken Pot City restaurant. A man has been charged with murder. Credit: Justin McManus
Lisa Byrne, head of McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery, on the grounds with Reflective Lullaby, one of the park’s much-loved sculptures. Credit: Wayne Taylor
International student Magdiel Silva Da Luz is among the students who no longer feel welcome in Australia after the various policy changes were announced. Credit: Simon Schluter
Sam Pitruzzello (left) and Sarina Sorrenti say nature dosing has transformed their health and wellbeing. Credit: Justin McManus
Geelong chef Aaaron Turner is back with a new Thai dive bar, The Snake Pit in Geelong. Credit: Ruby Alexander
Pia Miranda in The Age studio. Credit: Simon Schluter
Richard Wigley, chief executive of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Credit: Simon Schluter
Wyndham Mayor Mia Shaw beside the state-owned East Werribee site which the Liberal Party wants to sell. The site had been earmarked for commercial development to bring jobs and services to the area. Credit: Luis Enrique Ascui
Comedian Nazeem Hussain. Credit: Simon Schluter
Emily Cleator has experienced muscle loss due to taking GLP-1s. Credit: Simon Schluter
John Waters is playing Lazar Wolf in Fiddler on the Roof. Credit: Simon Schluter
Ringwood resident Karina says she’s not happy with the incumbent Labor government, but is unsure there’s a credible alternative. Credit: Simon Schluter
John Pesutto is running in the seat of Hawthorn for the fourth time. Credit: Jason South
Esther Abram was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer in primary school. She was bullied after losing her hair because of chemotherapy and picked on for the special considerations she needed to complete school. Credit: Joe Armao
