theage.com.au is about to change ...

On Thursday, February 21, theage.com.au will look different.
We're changing because we've upgraded the software used to publish the site -
and taken the opportunity to make some improvements to the look and feel along the way.

Here is a quick snapshot of what to expect:

The traditional masthead is back
In fact the redesigned masthead appeared on The Age when the paper was relaunched on February 4. This is who we are, and we're proud to be taking 148 years of tradition into a new era.

Simpler navigation The core menu opens and closes, based on which section you're in, to show sub-categories. View a working example to find your favourite sections.

Site guide If you're looking for that favourite item, there is an A to Z site guide.

Other improvments to note...

Technology news
All the technology news and information from The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald including the industry bible Next, personal technology news from Icon and Green Guide and the monthly magazine e)mag will be easily accessible in the one place - under 'technology' in the core menu. (example)

Sport & Entertainment news
We've also expanded our sport sub-categories to include all the major sports (example), and rearranged our entertainment section to include all our leisure content, from arts and books to movies and puzzles. (example)

Easier to understand
Sections and subsections have been rearranged to make the site easier to understand.

We hope you like it, and we hope you'll let us know either way, by emailing us now or after we've launched - we'll be collecting all of your feedback.