Ashleigh McMillan
Reporter
Ashleigh McMillan is a breaking news reporter at The Age.
Aurora australis stuns Australian stargazers – and you can still watch it
Don’t fret if you missed out on seeing the southern lights that dazzled Australians on Saturday night – you’ll have another chance tonight.
- by Ashleigh McMillan
How to see the dazzling aurora australis tonight
A stunning display of the southern lights will likely be across the nation’s south thanks to an extreme geomagnetic storm.
- by Ashleigh McMillan
Thousands march in Melbourne rally against gendered violence ‘national disgrace’
Protesters have taken to the CBD’s streets in a rally demanding an end to the killing of women.
- by Ashleigh McMillan
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Planning
‘Watershed moment’: 14-storey tower in Frankston’s ‘Great Wall’ gets green light
A contentious high-rise apartment building, part of Frankston’s “Great Wall” overlooking Port Phillip Bay, has been approved.
- by Benjamin Preiss, Ashleigh McMillan and Lachlan Abbott
Fabulous, darling! Priscilla to ride again in film sequel
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert – an Australian classic – is getting a sequel, according to director Stephan Elliott.
- by Ashleigh McMillan
Police redeploy officers to quell potential chaos from pro-Palestine blockades on Monday
Victoria Police is moving hundreds of officers from regional stations in a bid to avert major disruptions from protesters who have vowed to target Melbourne transport hubs on Monday.
- by Cameron Houston and Ashleigh McMillan
With pyjamas and tatts, Melbourne’s biggest Bluey fans gather for special episode
After speculation that it could be the final instalment of the Heeler family’s story, hundreds headed to Federation Square for the premiere of Bluey’s new 28-minute episode.
- by Ashleigh McMillan and Thomas Mitchell
Blame game kicks off over asbestos mulch mystery
The state opposition accused the government of dropping the ball, while a union expressed concern that workers may have been exposed to asbestos.
- by Rachael Dexter and Ashleigh McMillan
Melbourne youth worker Les Twentyman dies
Described as “one of Melbourne’s big characters”, Twentyman was known for his work with at-risk young people – particularly in the western suburbs. He was 76.
- by Ashleigh McMillan
Demonstrators clash over trans rights outside Victorian parliament
Two trans rights activists were arrested on the Parliament House steps after they tried to push past police who were keeping them separate from a women’s rights rally.
- by Lachlan Abbott and Ashleigh McMillan