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Swiatek continues one-sided procession to Open semis

Swiatek continues one-sided procession to Open semis

Red-hot Iga Swiatek will take on American Madison Keys in an Australian Open semi-final after powering into the last four at Melbourne Park.

Police pull out of major pride march over uniform ban

Police pull out of major pride march over uniform ban

Police pull out of major pride march over uniform ban

Police pull out of major pride march over uniform ban

A major pride march will not feature officers after a state police force withdrew from participating following a ban on uniforms.

Wounded Djokovic thrives on more drama at the Open

Wounded Djokovic thrives on more drama at the Open

Wounded Djokovic thrives on more drama at the Open

Wounded Djokovic thrives on more drama at the Open

Novak Djokovic says he's become accustomed to dealing with controversy and drama during Australian Open campaigns as he chases an 11th Melbourne Park crown.

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Accused teen machete attacker's infamy with young crims

Accused teen machete attacker's infamy with young crims

A teen was on four sets of bail when he allegedly slashed a man with a machete, accused of attacking a nurse, bringing a knife to school and carjackings.

Comeback star Badosa undaunted by first slam semi task

Comeback star Badosa undaunted by first slam semi task

Close friends Paula Badosa and Aryna Sabalenka will square off in a much-anticipated Australian Open semi-final.

Alcaraz regrets letting Djokovic off the hook

Alcaraz regrets letting Djokovic off the hook

Reigning French Open and Wimbledon champ Carlos Alcaraz must wait another year to try to complete a career slam after losing his Australian Open quarter-final.

Babies' heel prick test expanded to critical disorder

Babies' heel prick test expanded to critical disorder

Victorian newborns will soon be tested for a potentially deadly genetic disorder as the state expands its heel prick testing in the first days of babies' lives.

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Djokovic outlasts Alcaraz in Australian Open classic

Djokovic outlasts Alcaraz in Australian Open classic

Djokovic outlasts Alcaraz in Australian Open classic

Djokovic outlasts Alcaraz in Australian Open classic

Novak Djokovic is just two wins away from claiming a record-breaking 25th major title after downing Carlos Alcaraz in an epic Australian Open quarter-final.

Once-in-a-generation call for sexual assault justice

Once-in-a-generation call for sexual assault justice

Once-in-a-generation call for sexual assault justice

Once-in-a-generation call for sexual assault justice

A proposed shake-up of sexual assault trials would give victims independent legal representation in an effort to reduce costs and ensure a fair process.

Tennis mastermind backs de Minaur to challenge Sinner

Tennis mastermind backs de Minaur to challenge Sinner

Tennis mastermind backs de Minaur to challenge Sinner

Tennis mastermind backs de Minaur to challenge Sinner

Novak Djokovic's former strategist Craig O'Shannessy believes Alex de Minaur has his best chance yet to topple defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner.

Badosa beats Gauff to advance to Open semi-finals

Badosa beats Gauff to advance to Open semi-finals

Badosa beats Gauff to advance to Open semi-finals

Badosa beats Gauff to advance to Open semi-finals

Fully-fit and playing the best tennis of her life, Spanish former world No.2 Paul Badosa is through to the Australian Open semi-finals for the first time.

Sabalenka survives Pavlyuchenkova to reach Open semis

Sabalenka survives Pavlyuchenkova to reach Open semis

Sabalenka survives Pavlyuchenkova to reach Open semis

Sabalenka survives Pavlyuchenkova to reach Open semis

Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka has fought past Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in three sets to reach an Australian Open semi-final against Paula Badosa.

Finals-chasing Western United thump Glory in ALW

Finals-chasing Western United thump Glory in ALW

Finals-chasing Western United thump Glory in ALW

Finals-chasing Western United thump Glory in ALW

Western United have claimed a straightforward 4-1 win over Perth Glory, including a spectacular goal from defender Grace Maher.

Former North coach Shaw signs as Suns' AFLW boss

Former North coach Shaw signs as Suns' AFLW boss

Former North coach Shaw signs as Suns' AFLW boss

Former North coach Shaw signs as Suns' AFLW boss

Former North Melbourne AFL coach Rhyce Shaw has been appointed Gold Coast's new AFLW mentor.

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Fuming Zverev almost knocked over by a feather

No.2 seed Alexander Zverev had a meltdown over a feather disrupting play, but still beat Tommy Paul in four sets to reach the Australian Open semi-finals.

'Personal issues': Dogs star Ugle-Hagan's AFL off-site

Western Bulldogs say Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has been given the green light to train by himself during some AFL pre-season sessions.

Land Forces protesters vow to fight charges in court

Close to 30 people have fronted a Melbourne court, charged over violent protests outside a controversial weapons exhibition.

Unrivalled consistency drives de Minaur's Open tilt

Alex de Minaur will enter his blockbuster Australian Open clash with world No.1 Jannik Sinner as the only man to make four straight grand quarter-finals.

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Handscomb comes to Stars' rescue for BBL finals

Former Australian Test player Peter Handscomb will replace Beau Webster on the Melbourne Stars' Big Bash League finals push.

Alcaraz narrows focus as Djokovic looms in Open battle

Ten-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic stands between world No.3 Carlos Alcaraz and a shot at completing a career grand slam.

World No.2 Swiatek 'satisfied' by WADA doping decision

Iga Swiatek is free to focus on her Australian Open campaign after the World Anti-Doping Agency decided against lodging an appeal in her doping case.

Ruthless de Minaur keeps Australian Open dream alive

Alex de Minaur has become the first Australian man since 2015 to reach the Open quarter-finals with a straight-sets win over rising American Alex Michelsen.

Sinner downs Rune in Australian Open war of attrition

Jannik Sinner has kept his Australian Open title defence alive with a hard-fought win over Denmark's Holger Rune while Gael Monfils retired against Ben Shelton.

Ruthless Swiatek marches into Open last eight

Five-time major winner Iga Swiatek took less than an hour to sweep aside Germany's lucky loser Eva Lys and book a spot in the Australian Open quarter-finals.

Alcaraz and Djokovic ready for high-stakes Open duel

Tennis titans Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will renew their grand rivalry in a high-stakes Australian Open quarter-final at Melbourne Park.

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