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'I'm still here': Iga plays down pre-Open form concerns

'I'm still here': Iga plays down pre-Open form concerns

Sans a title since September and beaten in her past two matches, world No.2 Iga Swiatek is refusing to panic ahead of her career grand slam tilt in Melbourne.

Accused murderer fronts court over CBD stabbing

Accused murderer fronts court over CBD stabbing

Accused murderer fronts court over CBD stabbing

Accused murderer fronts court over CBD stabbing

A 19-year-old man is in custody for the first time after being charged with the stabbing murder of another teen.

Resurgent Jets snatch away win over Melbourne City

Resurgent Jets snatch away win over Melbourne City

Resurgent Jets snatch away win over Melbourne City

Resurgent Jets snatch away win over Melbourne City

Newcastle have handed Melbourne City a 1-0 defeat at AAMI Park to claim their second win on the spin and rise to fourth on the A-League Men table.

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Heart in mouth: Roar hold on for ALW win over Victory

Heart in mouth: Roar hold on for ALW win over Victory

Melbourne Victory have missed the chance to go equal top on the A-League Women ladder after suffering an upset 1-0 loss to Brisbane Roar.

Woods on fire as Townsville overcome resurgent Flyers

Woods on fire as Townsville overcome resurgent Flyers

The Townsville Fire have survived an almighty scare to defeat the Southside Melbourne Flyers and keep alive their hopes of finishing on top of the WNBL ladder.

Stars' simple Sam reaping benefits of BBL shift

Stars' simple Sam reaping benefits of BBL shift

Sam Harper's red-hot BBL form continued with another match-winning performance for the Stars in their derby win over the Renegades.

Stars openers take derby revenge on Renegades

Stars openers take derby revenge on Renegades

The Stars have gained revenge on the Renegades in a crucial Melbourne derby win as Tom Rogers smashed the equal second-fastest half-century in club history.

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Injuries dampen Wildcats' road win over Phoenix

Injuries dampen Wildcats' road win over Phoenix

Injuries dampen Wildcats' road win over Phoenix

Injuries dampen Wildcats' road win over Phoenix

Kristian Doolittle and Dylan Windler combined for 51 points and 20 rebounds, but Jaron Rillie and Jesse Wagstaff came off injured in the Wildcats' NBL win.

WSW snag pressure-relieving win over Mata's Victory

WSW snag pressure-relieving win over Mata's Victory

WSW snag pressure-relieving win over Mata's Victory

WSW snag pressure-relieving win over Mata's Victory

Western Sydney have claimed a 1-0 win over Melbourne Victory, courtesy of a Kosta Barbarouses penalty, to snap a five-game winless run.

Hellish bushfire crisis claims homes and livelihoods

Hellish bushfire crisis claims homes and livelihoods

Hellish bushfire crisis claims homes and livelihoods

Hellish bushfire crisis claims homes and livelihoods

Dozens of properties have been destroyed at multiple fire scenes as fire-fighters described confronting scenes of danger and destruction.

Extreme heat but no fire emergency yet beyond Victoria

Extreme heat but no fire emergency yet beyond Victoria

Extreme heat but no fire emergency yet beyond Victoria

Extreme heat but no fire emergency yet beyond Victoria

As bushfires rage in Victoria, other parts of Australia's southeast are sweltering amid extreme heat ahead of an expected cooler change.

Fires evoke Black Saturday nightmares for survivors

Fires evoke Black Saturday nightmares for survivors

Fires evoke Black Saturday nightmares for survivors

Fires evoke Black Saturday nightmares for survivors

The scars from the deadly Black Saturday fires remain raw for residents as they endure catastrophic conditions.

Fire bounce back from venomous loss to beat Geelong

Fire bounce back from venomous loss to beat Geelong

Fire bounce back from venomous loss to beat Geelong

Fire bounce back from venomous loss to beat Geelong

The Townsville Fire have bounced back from a disappointing loss to Geelong to defeat the Venom after another Miela Sowah scoring masterclass.

Spirit and Flyers crunch match postponed due to weather

Spirit and Flyers crunch match postponed due to weather

Spirit and Flyers crunch match postponed due to weather

Spirit and Flyers crunch match postponed due to weather

The Bendigo Spirit and Southside Melbourne Flyers WNBL clash has been postponed due to poor air quality from bushfires in Victoria.

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Three people missing, homes razed as more fires ignite

Catastrophic bushfire conditions are worsening with fears damaging winds and lightning strikes will add to the dozens of destructive blazes raging in one state.

Western eye A-Leagues future as tax debts paid

Court proceedings against Western United have been dismissed with the embattled club determined to return to the A-Leagues.

Magpie star granted leave of absence from AFL club

Collingwood have granted livewire forward Bobby Hill a leave of absence from the AFL club to work through personal issues.

Damaging winds warning as cold front brings heat relief

A gusty southerly change is bringing the first relief to heatwave-affected areas, but communities are warned about the threat of damaging winds and lightning.

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No grudge match but Victory's Mata to face his old club

Juan Mata will face Western Sydney for the first time since leaving the club, but Melbourne Victory coach Arthur Diles says that history hasn't come up.

Kyrgios makes Australian Open singles call

Returning from injury, Nick Kyrgios has spoken with Australian Open organisers and made the call not to use a wildcard to play singles this year.

City youngster to keep playing amid racism probe

While Football Australia investigates racism allegations against young Melbourne City forward Medin Memeti, he will remain eligible for selection.

Star NRL duo defect in major blow for Melbourne

Melbourne will lose Nick Meaney and Tyran Wishart at the end of the 2026 NRL season with the key pair expected to announce they are joining the Perth Bears.

Sixers extend BBL win streak over falling Stars

The Sydney Sixers had a tight bowling unit to thank for a third straight BBL victory, consigning the Melbourne Stars to a third consecutive defeat.

Sobey stars as Phoenix beat Hawks in heated OT thriller

Nathan Sobey has put on a show for the ages in a wild night in Melbourne as the Phoenix beat Illawarra in an overtime epic.

Saints appoint club great to key football role

St Kilda have charged Saints great Lenny Hayes with a key role alongside coach Ross Lyon in attempting to deliver the AFL club success.

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