The Age

"The Age" is a major Australian newspaper, published in Melbourne. It is owned by Nine Entertainment Co. and is one of Australia's oldest and most respected newspapers. It is newsworthy currently due to its mention in two separate, unrelated news events. First, former Prime Minister Paul Keating criticized "The Age" (along with the Sydney Morning Herald, also owned by Nine) for publishing what he deemed an irresponsible and misleading series, 'Red Alert', which warned of a potential war with China. Keating has a history of criticizing the paper on this topic. Second, "The Age" is reporting on the arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith, who is expected to be charged with war crimes, including murder, allegedly committed in Afghanistan. The newspaper's coverage of both these events highlights its continued role in reporting on significant national and international issues.