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'Creating my own history': Djokovic savours Open chance

'Creating my own history': Djokovic savours Open chance

Novak Djokovic knows he's had a charmed run but is now relishing an Australian Open semi-final shot at two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner.

Resurgent Zverev eyes huge upset against Alcaraz

Resurgent Zverev eyes huge upset against Alcaraz

Resurgent Zverev eyes huge upset against Alcaraz

Resurgent Zverev eyes huge upset against Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz has warned Alexander Zverev he will need to "sweat a lot" if he plans to win their AO semi-final.

Ponting backs Maxwell for World Cup form revival

Ponting backs Maxwell for World Cup form revival

Ponting backs Maxwell for World Cup form revival

Ponting backs Maxwell for World Cup form revival

Glenn Maxwell endured a torrid BBL campaign but Ricky Ponting sees the T20 World Cup as a perfect stage for Australia's X-factor star to find top gear.

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'Unbelievable': Aussie wildcards make AO doubles final

'Unbelievable': Aussie wildcards make AO doubles final

With first-time partner and fellow Aussie Marc Polmans, Jason Kubler is into the Australian Open men's doubles final for a second time as a wildcard entrant.

'Strong, kind': medical mentor and former MP farewelled

'Strong, kind': medical mentor and former MP farewelled

Former Liberal MP Katie Allen, who died aged 59 after developing a rare form of cancer, has been remembered as a kind leader admired for her selflessness.

'A lot of grey area': Pies gun relives contentious call

'A lot of grey area': Pies gun relives contentious call

Star forward Jamie Elliott, who was controversially denied a free-kick in last year's preliminary final, believes Collingwood are capable of anything in 2026.

Non-drinking water only as fire damages supply

Non-drinking water only as fire damages supply

Water is being carted into a small town to top up a bushfire-damaged local treatment system but residents are still waiting for clean drinking water.

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'We must hit new heights': new Aussie women's captain

'We must hit new heights': new Aussie women's captain

'We must hit new heights': new Aussie women's captain

'We must hit new heights': new Aussie women's captain

Allrounder Sophie Molineux has lofty goals after being appointed captain of Australia's women's cricket teams, taking over from Alyssa Healy.

Killer locked up for life over murder of wife in fire

Killer locked up for life over murder of wife in fire

Killer locked up for life over murder of wife in fire

Killer locked up for life over murder of wife in fire

An abusive man who set fire to his wife and stepchild has been jailed for life with 32 years to serve before he will become eligible for parole.

Sabalenka has single focus with Open trophy beckoning

Sabalenka has single focus with Open trophy beckoning

Sabalenka has single focus with Open trophy beckoning

Sabalenka has single focus with Open trophy beckoning

The Australian Open has lost the regular women's grand slam heavyweights from the draw but world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka remains a Melbourne Park constant.

Sinner steamrolls American to continue charge at Open

Sinner steamrolls American to continue charge at Open

Sinner steamrolls American to continue charge at Open

Sinner steamrolls American to continue charge at Open

Dual defending champion Jannik Sinner has produced another crushing Australian Open performance to book a spot in the semi-finals at Melbourne Park.

'I was on my way home': Djokovic's miracle Open escape

'I was on my way home': Djokovic's miracle Open escape

'I was on my way home': Djokovic's miracle Open escape

'I was on my way home': Djokovic's miracle Open escape

Novak Djokovic says his injured opponent Lorenzo Musetti would have been a deserving AO semi-final opponent for two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner.

Aussie doubles aces close in on 37-year Open first

Aussie doubles aces close in on 37-year Open first

Aussie doubles aces close in on 37-year Open first

Aussie doubles aces close in on 37-year Open first

Australians John Peers and Olivia Gadecki are one win away from a mixed doubles feat not achieved at Melbourne Park since 1989.

City confident of bouncing back despite Socceroo's move

City confident of bouncing back despite Socceroo's move

City confident of bouncing back despite Socceroo's move

City confident of bouncing back despite Socceroo's move

Star defender Kai Trewin has departed for the MLS, but Melbourne City are confident they can bounce back from a horror 6-2 defeat to Macarthur FC.

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Bushfire season takes toll with hundreds of homes lost

Out-of-control bushfires continue to ravage one Australian state, as authorities warn the peak fire danger period still has months to run.

Pegula, Rybakina set up Open semi-final clash

Jessica Pegula and the equally-impressive Elena Rybakina have set up a semi-final showdown at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

'What was that game plan?': analyst questions de Minaur

Opinions in the tennis world are divided as to where Alex de Minaur goes next after a seventh grand slam quarter-final loss ended his Australian Open campaign.

Deflated Demon won't give up on grand slam title hunt

Alex de Minaur has vowed to keep working to improve his game in pursuit of a maiden grand slam title after a tough Australian Open loss to Carlos Alcaraz.

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The many layers to Svitolina-Sabalenka AO semi showdown

Elina Svitolina will once again by playing for her fellow Ukrainians in the Australian Open semi-finals against Aryna Sabalenka.

Diabetic driver loses bid for silence in crash inquest

A man previously charged over a crash that killed five people has lost his bid to be excused as a witness in an inquest into their deaths.

'Revenge' on mind as Italian plots Djokovic upset at AO

Novak Djokovic won't be thrown into a Melbourne Park melting pot in his Australian Open quarter-final with Italian rising star Lorenzo Musetti.

De Minaur outclassed by ruthless Alcaraz in AO defeat

Home hope Alex de Minaur has suffered a straight-sets Australian Open quarter-final defeat to career grand slam-hunting world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz.

Happy, fit again Zverev books Open final-four berth

Alexander Zverev has advanced to a 10th grand slam semi-final, the second most of active players behind only 10-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic.

Perth hand Southside their biggest loss of WNBL season

The Perth Lynx have smashed the Southside Melbourne Flyers, who are at risk of dropping out of the top four as the WNBL finals approach.

Svitolina powers into first Open semi-final

Tennis super-mum Elina Svitolina has advanced to her first Australian Open semi-final with a dominant performance against Coco Gauff.

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