The problem with The Age is not that it is left-wing, the problem is that it's not very good (i.e. a poor record regarding accuracy and comprehensiveness of coverage) -- mainly because it does have such a narrow range of in-house views (where the narrowness, rather than the specific Leftness, is the issue).

When I was following IR issues, it was very conspicuous that the AFR coverage would be a day later, but much much more informative. And it is quite remarkable how many Fairfax journalists despise The Age, precisely on the above grounds

And your comments about FoxNews are much like Faris' comments on The Age only more so. FoxNews is right wing. So?