The Age photos of the week, July 6, 2025

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Angelique May-Bennett has two children who are neurodivergent and wants the government to roll out early intervention supports as part of the NDIS as soon as possible.Credit:Chris Hopkins

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Benjamin Kloester from Firelily Dance, with his fire dragon wings. The Firelight Festival back this year.Credit:Simon Schluter

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St Kilda footballer Mason Wood with partner Mikaela Schreuder and housemates Alix Tauru (left), Angus Hastie (back), and Liam O’Connell.Credit:Wayne Taylor

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Tati Tati elder, Brendan Kennedy, chair of the Murray Lower Darling Indigenous Nations. Pictured here on Belsar Island near Robinvale.Credit:Jason South

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Solicitor Anna Morris was looking for a new home for eight months before finding the perfect one in Mitcham.Credit:Justin McManus

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Dr Paul Carnell with Spiky Sea Urchins, which are running rampant in the bay risking damage to the environment.Credit:Joe Armao

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Actor Justine Clarke preparing for her role as Julia Gillard in Julia.Credit:Luis Enrique Ascui

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Garron Dodd, Head of the Metabolic Neuroscience Research Laboratory at The University of Melbourne.Credit:Chris Hopkins

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Emma Addams, the ex-wife of Maurice Terzini.Credit:Wayne Taylor

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New dad Justin Fry says the transition to fatherhood has been a difficult one.Credit:Chris Hopkins

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Mary-Lou Howie, standing in front of 380 Queen Street, is concerned about the proposed skyscraper’s impact on nearby Queen Victoria Market.Credit:Wayne Taylor

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Carly Brown-McErlain with her daughter Ayda, 6, said she spent about $300 of her School Saving Bonus on uniforms. Credit:Wayne Taylor

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Jiress Musafiri, from the Australian African Foundation for Retention and Opportunity, helps engage young people from CALD backgrounds in education.Credit:Luis Enrique Ascui

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Cath McLardy says the fear of recurrence of her breast cancer is with her all the time.Credit:Wayne Taylor

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Second home: John Worcester at 3MBS, where he has volunteered for 50 years.Credit:Justin McManus

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Kantaro Okada runs several Japanese-inspired Melbourne cafes.Credit:Eddie Jim

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Senior curator Katie Somerville at the announcement of the NGV summer blockbuster exhibition Westwood|Kawakubo.Credit:Paul Jeffers

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Bronwyn Portes with her children, Emilia, 8, and Sebastian, 12, and their backyard chooks at home in Melbourne.Credit:Paul Jeffers

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Senate President Sue Lines (front centre, in purple) poses new Senators during an orientation program often referred to as ‘Senate school’, at Parliament House in Canberra. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen

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Gus Balbontin tries a new hobby every year and is this year trying glass blowing.Credit:Chris Hopkins

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New chief commissioner Mike Bush at the Police Academy in Glen WaverleyCredit:Eddie Jim

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Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority senior biodiversity officer Aggie Stevenson at a native grassland near Hamilton.Credit:Nicole Cleary

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Graffiti showing support for coach Michael Voss is cleaned of a wall at Ikon Park.Credit:Chris Hopkins