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Rivals Tomljanovic, Ostapenko to face off at Open

Rivals Tomljanovic, Ostapenko to face off at Open

Ajla Tomljanovic respects Jelena Ostapenko as a "tennis player" ahead of the pair's eagerly-anticipated match at the Australian Open.

De Minaur credits the father figure behind his rise

De Minaur credits the father figure behind his rise

De Minaur credits the father figure behind his rise

De Minaur credits the father figure behind his rise

Alex de Minaur says father figure Adolfo Gutierrez has been instrumental in his rise to the top 10, and in becoming a genuine contender at the Australian Open.

Barty helps Swiatek to Pole position in women's tennis

Barty helps Swiatek to Pole position in women's tennis

Barty helps Swiatek to Pole position in women's tennis

Barty helps Swiatek to Pole position in women's tennis

Iga Swiatek has extended her winning run to 17 matches with a triumph over former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin at Melbourne Park.

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Battling Tomljanovic pulls off stunning Open comeback

Battling Tomljanovic pulls off stunning Open comeback

Ajla Tomljanovic has made a stirring comeback against Croatia's Petra Martic to seal progression to the Australian Open second round.

Alcaraz, Zverev march on as men's seeds dominate Open

Alcaraz, Zverev march on as men's seeds dominate Open

Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud are among a grand slam-record 30 men's seeds to march in to the Australian Open second round in Melbourne.

Vic paramedics consider striking over pay, conditions

Vic paramedics consider striking over pay, conditions

Victorian paramedics have rejected Ambulance Victoria's latest enterprise bargaining agreement offer, with strike action now on the cards.

Open contender Rybakina knocks out former world No.1

Open contender Rybakina knocks out former world No.1

Australian Open contender Elena Rybakina has shrugged off former world No.1 Karolina Pliskova in a tough opening-round contest at Rod Laver Arena.

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Purcell, Kokkinakis dig deep to reach Open second round

Purcell, Kokkinakis dig deep to reach Open second round

Purcell, Kokkinakis dig deep to reach Open second round

Purcell, Kokkinakis dig deep to reach Open second round

Max Purcell and Thanasi Kokkinakis have made it seven locals into the Australian Open second round but wildcards Olivia Gadecki and James McCabe have bowed out.

Watchdog might buy into claims on supermarket specials

Watchdog might buy into claims on supermarket specials

Watchdog might buy into claims on supermarket specials

Watchdog might buy into claims on supermarket specials

Allegations of false or misleading "was/now" specials advertised by supermarkets are being considered by the consumer watchdog.

In-form de Minaur on revenge mission at Australian Open

In-form de Minaur on revenge mission at Australian Open

In-form de Minaur on revenge mission at Australian Open

In-form de Minaur on revenge mission at Australian Open

Alex de Minaur is focusing only on a 'revenge' second-round win over Italian Matteo Arnaldi as the home hope's draw continues to open up at Melbourne Park.

First person charged over Nazi salute facing jail time

First person charged over Nazi salute facing jail time

First person charged over Nazi salute facing jail time

First person charged over Nazi salute facing jail time

The first person charged with performing a Nazi salute in Victoria is facing prison time, a court has been told, as he struggles to get funding for a lawyer.

Arrest warrant withdrawn for former AFL player manager

Arrest warrant withdrawn for former AFL player manager

Arrest warrant withdrawn for former AFL player manager

Arrest warrant withdrawn for former AFL player manager

Former player manager Ricky Nixon is accused of obtaining property by deception through the sale of fraudulent AFL memorabilia.

Woman accused of setting another woman on fire

Woman accused of setting another woman on fire

Woman accused of setting another woman on fire

Woman accused of setting another woman on fire

A woman is in hospital under police guard accused of setting another woman alight and leaving her with serious injuries.

Ultra-sensitive radio image of star cluster captured

Ultra-sensitive radio image of star cluster captured

Ultra-sensitive radio image of star cluster captured

Ultra-sensitive radio image of star cluster captured

A team of astronomers have produced an ultra-sensitive image of an ancient star cluster, potentially leading to a significant discovery around black holes.

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Tomljanovic feeling 'dangerous' ahead of Open comeback

Ajla Tomljanovic is among six home hopes in action on day three of the Australian Open, taking on former world No.14 Petra Martic.

Feisty Medvedev downs cramping French qualifier at Open

Russian world No.3 Daniil Medvedev has shaken off initial rust to book a spot in the second round of the Australian Open after his cramping opponent retired.

Osaka's comeback ends with her earliest Open exit

Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka's return to grand slam tennis after becoming a mother has ended in the first round, falling to Caroline Garcia.

Popyrin respectful but unfazed about Djokovic showdown

Australian No.2 Alexei Popyrin has beaten compatriot Marc Polmans to book a second-round showdown with Melbourne Park king Novak Djokovic.

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Captain Ellis helps Hurricanes salvage pride in BBL

The Hobart Hurricanes have ended their disappointing BBL campaign with an accomplished seven-run victory over the Melbourne Stars at the MCG.

De Minaur advances in Open after Raonic retires

Alex de Minaur is through to the Australian Open second round after big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic retired in the third set with a hip injury.

US star Coco Gauff makes flying start to Open

US Open champ Coco Gauff and Ukrainian duo Dayana Yastremska and Elina Svitolina have advanced to the second round of the Australian Open.

Saville rues wayward serve, errors in early Open exit

Daria Saville was disappointed not to deliver her best at the Australian Open with 14 double faults and a huge unforced error tally behind her first-round exit.

Arrest warrant issued for ex-AFL agent Ricky Nixon

Former player manager Ricky Nixon is accused of obtaining property by deception through the sale of fraudulent AFL memorabilia.

Man accused of hitting pedestrians pleads not guilty

A man accused of driving into pedestrians and cars in Melbourne's CBD, has pleaded not guilty to murder and attempted murder.

Man charged with 61-year-old's murder faces court

Aaron Bernath, 35, has faced Melbourne Magistrates Court charged with murder after police were called to a home where a 61-year-old man was found injured.

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