The Age photos of the week, May 9, 2026

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Artist and writer Shaun Tan with one of his artworks - ‘I Won’ - part of his upcoming exhibition of work from his 25-year anniversary of his book The Red Tree at the Beinart Gallery, Brunswick.Credit:Chris Hopkins

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Hendricks Alosio lays a flower tribute for Kumanjayi Little Baby at the old timers camp in Alice Springs, Northern Territory. Kumanjayi Little Baby was pronounced dead following a 6-day search.Credit:Sam Mooy

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Veterinary nurse Molly Stewart with retired racehorse Chautauqua at Living Legends.Credit:Jason South

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Rob Mills is starring in an upcoming show titled Waitress.Credit:Simon Schluter

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Charice Rust and Jonathan Morgan are co-directors and performers in One Fell Swoop Circus, as well as romantic partners. They and their troupe will perform the acrobatics show ‘In Common’ during the South Side Festival in Frankston.Credit:Chris Hopkins

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Dr David McCreary, Emergency Physician and Co-Director of Emergency Medicine Training, The Alfred performed the first critical surgery on the ground which helped save the life of US marine Travis ReyesCredit:Justin McManus

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Nepean Byelection Polling booth at Dromana Community Hall.Credit:Wayne Taylor

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Associate Professor Joseph Mathew at The Alfred hospital was at the forefront of treating US marine Travis Reyes, who was critically injured in a fatal Osprey crash on Melville Island.Credit:Justin McManus

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Denis Kosnar, Melbourne’s longest-running picture framer is set to finish up soon.Credit:Jason South

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The George Hotel in South Melbourne was victim to an arson attack last weekend.Credit:Penny Stephens

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Dr Bridget Devaney suggested the world-first idea of hyperbaric treatment while on ECMO, which helped save the life of US marine Travis Reyes.Credit:Justin McManus

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One Nation candidate Darren Hercus with senior party figures and supporters last Saturday.Credit:Wayne Taylor

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Sam Berkovic takes up his new role as the president of the Australian Academy of Science in May.Credit:Wayne Taylor

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Dr Judit Orosz, Deputy Director (Operations) Alfred Intensive Care Unit gave the green light for critically injured Travis Reyes to be flown to The Alfred while on ECMO, ultimately helping to save his life.Credit:Justin McManus

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Liberal MP Anthony Marsh in Rye after winning Nepean by-election last Saturday.Credit:Luis Enrique Ascui

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Julie Ruffy reading The Age at the famous window bench at the iconic Mario’s Cafe, Brunswick St, Fitzroy.Credit:PENNY STEPHENS

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Dr. Michelle Stevenson (Head of History & Technology, Museums Victoria) and the Charles Nuttall painting “The Opening, Commonwealth Parliament” This weekend is the 125th anniversary of the opening of Australia’s Federal Parliament, which took place at the Royal Exhibition Building on May 9, 1901. A key focus is the massive four-metre canvas by artist Charles Nuttall, which depicts the first sitting.Credit:Justin McManus

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Anna Wakelin is an active pilot who has been exposed to dangerous chemicals while flying. Captain Marcus Diamond is the Australian Federation of Air Pilots Safety and technical manager.Credit:Chris Hopkins

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Natalie Gray outside her property at Silverleaves, is urging anyone living under a flood overlay to check if they’re being overcharged. Credit:Joe Armao

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Duane Clark pictured at Mud Island, Port Phillip Bay.Credit:Jason South