The week in photos from our award-winning staff photographers and regular contributing photographers at The Age.
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Jim and Maria’s Sunbury house burned down after a lithium pool cleaner battery combusted whilst sitting on their outdoor deckingCredit:Chris Hopkins
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More funding is needed to expand the OPP’s court dog program. Lucy the support dog with justice system user, Alex.Credit:Jason South
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National Rally Against Violence is a call for action to end violence against women.Credit:Wayne Taylor
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The State Liquor Unit chases the illegal alcohol bootleggers.Credit:Jason South
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People gathered at the Palestine encampment at Melbourne University.Credit:Darrian Traynor
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Premier of Victoria Jacinta Allan appears before the Yoorrook Justice Commission becoming the first leader in the history of Australia to face a truth and justice commission.Credit:Justin McManus
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Braybrook resident and public housing advocate Lucy Cuzzupe pictured near some of the public housing in Braybrook which has been vacant for years, sparking anger from local advocates that say the issue has spiralled out of control in the suburb.Credit:Jason South
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Andrew Eriksen the CEO of the General Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust at the Fawkner Memorial Park in Melbourne.Credit:Luis Enrique Ascui
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A woman, who is homeless and uses drugs, at Hosier Lane.Credit:Simon Schluter
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Michael is disappointed by the Allan government’s decision not to provide another safe injecting room in the city.Credit:Simon Schluter
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The owners of popular Italian restaurant Umberto Espresso Bar have opened Prova, a more refined dining experience for a select few, located at the back of their Italian grocer.Credit:Justin McManus
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Pro Palestinian protestor Nabil Hassine inside his tent on the lawn at the University of Melbourne.Credit:Simon Schluter
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The Palestine camp was encircled by Jewish groups at Melbourne University on Thursday.Credit:Darrian Traynor
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Alexis Wright, author and winner of the Stella prize.Credit:Simon Schluter
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National Rally Against Violence is a call for action to end violence against women in Melbourne.Credit:Wayne Taylor
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Debra Sykes with her curbside charging station in St.Kilda.Credit:Simon Schluter
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Premier Jacinta Allan attended a National Rally Against Violence and women’s safety in the city of Melbourne.Credit:Wayne Taylor
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Patricia Ilhan among the scaffolding of her new home in Brighton.Credit:Simon Schulter
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“Everything’s just been such a rush”: Allison Sigmund with granddaughter Elsie Harris at Melbourne Airport after all flights operated by budget carrier Bonza were wiped from the counters’ departure boards.Credit:Jason South
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Conservation and land officer Cody McCormack at the treatment plant where an American golden plover has somehow found himself thousands of kilometres off-course, all decked out in his breeding plumage best.Credit:Jason South
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Friends and family leave Hannah McGuire’s funeral, Ballarat.Credit:Joe Armao
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Djiri Djiri dancers perform before Monday’s Yoorrook hearing.Credit:Justin McManus
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An inquiry into road safety has called for an immediate review of Victoria’s speed limits and renewed calls for speeds to be slashed on arterial roads. This news has been welcomed by Coburg locals including Cate Hall who have been lobbying to have the speed reduced at Murray Road following a spate of crashes and dangerous incidents.Credit:Wayne Taylor
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The University of Melbourne student encampment in protest against the war in Gaza.Credit:Simon Schluter
