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Doubles ace Hunter, retiring Millman win AO qualifiers

Doubles ace Hunter, retiring Millman win AO qualifiers

World No.1 doubles ace Storm Hunter and the retiring John Millman have led another eight locals through in the Australian Open qualifying event in Melbourne.

Vic faces wettest January days as floodwaters shift

Vic faces wettest January days as floodwaters shift

Vic faces wettest January days as floodwaters shift

Vic faces wettest January days as floodwaters shift

Victoria's first nine days of 2024 have broken January records dating back more than 120 years as floodwaters continue to flow, impacting communities.

Sinner makes early Open statement after big 2023 finish

Sinner makes early Open statement after big 2023 finish

Sinner makes early Open statement after big 2023 finish

Sinner makes early Open statement after big 2023 finish

Italian world No.4 Jannik Sinner is looking to continue a dominant end to 2023 and crack his first grand slam title at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

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Detectives face perjury, misconduct and other charges

Detectives face perjury, misconduct and other charges

Two detectives have been charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice and other offences after allegedly making false statements.

Aussies off to bright start in Open qualifying

Aussies off to bright start in Open qualifying

Queensland teenager Melisa Ercan has left Australian Open qualifying in a wheelchair but victorious, as a raft of home hopes also advanced in Melbourne.

Aussie No.1 blasts Tennis Australia for wildcard snub

Aussie No.1 blasts Tennis Australia for wildcard snub

Australia's top-ranked women's tennis ace has accused the governing body of not liking her after being overlooked for a wildcard into her home grand slam.

Floods swamp towns as kayaker found safe and well

Floods swamp towns as kayaker found safe and well

Crews have found the owner of an empty kayak seen floating down a river as support arrives for communities impacted by floods.

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Revamped Grease musical returns to the Australian stage

Revamped Grease musical returns to the Australian stage

Revamped Grease musical returns to the Australian stage

Revamped Grease musical returns to the Australian stage

Grease might be set in 1950s America but the latest Australian production of the hit musical is looking through a more modern lens.

Flood threat brings back memories of recent devastation

Flood threat brings back memories of recent devastation

Flood threat brings back memories of recent devastation

Flood threat brings back memories of recent devastation

Many communities on alert for flooding are still reeling from devastating floods in late 2022, with a plea for visitors to return once the threat has passed.

Butterfly fingernails used to pin child with murder

Butterfly fingernails used to pin child with murder

Butterfly fingernails used to pin child with murder

Butterfly fingernails used to pin child with murder

A 12-year-old girl accused of murder allegedly dragged a woman’s body through an apartment and told a neighbour she had killed herself, a court has heard.

Renegades' Mujeeb given green light by Afghan board

Renegades' Mujeeb given green light by Afghan board

Renegades' Mujeeb given green light by Afghan board

Renegades' Mujeeb given green light by Afghan board

Melbourne Renegades spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman is among three players to be granted permission by the Afghanistan Cricket Board to take part in overseas leagues.

Rodionova left waiting as Open qualifiers washed out

Rodionova left waiting as Open qualifiers washed out

Rodionova left waiting as Open qualifiers washed out

Rodionova left waiting as Open qualifiers washed out

The first day of Australian Open qualifying was washed out, meaning the campaign of Australia's top-ranked woman, Arina Rodionova, has been pushed back a day.

Drug batch fears after suspected overdoses at festival

Drug batch fears after suspected overdoses at festival

Drug batch fears after suspected overdoses at festival

Drug batch fears after suspected overdoses at festival

Multiple revellers have suffered suspected overdoses at a festival, with eight people rushed to hospital in a critical condition and placed in an induced coma.

Stabbing spree accused refuses to come to court

Stabbing spree accused refuses to come to court

Stabbing spree accused refuses to come to court

Stabbing spree accused refuses to come to court

A Melbourne man accused of stabbing five people in a random series of attacks over the weekend has refused to speak to his lawyer or leave his jail cell.

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Open chief Tiley hopeful of Nadal return in 2025

Despite Rafael Nadal's withdrawal from the Australian Open through injury, tournament chief Craig Tiley is hopeful the Spanish great will return in 2025.

Hip injury forces Nadal out of Australian Open

A muscle tear has forced 22-time grand slam champion Rafael Nadal out of this month's Australian Open, raising concerns for the 37-year-old's career.

Sakhi, Antonis lift City to ALM win over Western

Western United coach John Aloisi bemoaned a shortage of camera angles after his side were denied a penalty in their 2-1 ALM loss to Melbourne City.

Roseman-Gannon claims national road cycling double

Ruby Roseman-Gannon has beaten a strong field to win her first Australian road race title at the start of a big season for the 25-year-old.

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Plapp, Harper cap Jayco AlUla domination at nationals

Luke Plapp and Jayco AlUla teammate Chris Harper have dominated the men's road race at the road cycling nationals, as Ruby Roseman-Gannon won the women's title.

Victoria, SA and southern NSW prepare for flooding rain

People in Victoria, South Australia and NSW are being urged to prepare for storms, with rainfall totals of up to 200mm and flooding forecast for some areas.

Man found with bag of knives after 'cowardly' stabbings

A man will face court on more than a dozen assault charges after allegedly going on a stabbing spree, seriously injuring a woman and hospitalising four others.

Pro-Palestine protesters rally at road cycling titles

A small group of pro-Palestine protesters have rallied before the start of the men's elite road race at the Australian road cycling championships.

Murder charge after remains found in small mining town

A man has been charged with murder following the discovery of the body of missing man Raymond Smith, who disappeared from a small mining town in December.

Man found dead believed to have been home invader

Investigators believe a man found dead at a home in Melbourne's north was an alleged home invader and a search is underway for others wanted over the violence.

Hoskins honoured with emotional tribute at nationals

Fellow Olympic cyclist Kate Bates has paid tribute to Melissa Hoskins at the Australian road championships, a week after her death.

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