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Perth hand Southside their biggest loss of WNBL season

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

Svitolina powers into first Open semi-final

Svitolina powers into first Open semi-final

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.

'Crazy heat' sends players, fans scurrying at AO

'Crazy heat' sends players, fans scurrying at AO

'Crazy heat' sends players, fans scurrying at AO

'Crazy heat' sends players, fans scurrying at AO

Sweltering conditions forced the Australian Open exclusively indoors for six hours, before relief arrived for Alex de Minaur's blockbuster quarter-final.

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Sabalenka wants fitness tracker ban overturned

Sabalenka wants fitness tracker ban overturned

Aryna Sabalenka powered into the Australian Open semi-finals on a stinking hot Melbourne day before pleading with officials to let players wear health trackers.

Houses lost as 'erratic' bushfire threatens towns

Houses lost as 'erratic' bushfire threatens towns

Multiple bushfires have sparked evacuation orders for several towns as temperatures soar to almost 50C in some areas.

Heat, bushfire risks force cycle races to be cancelled

Heat, bushfire risks force cycle races to be cancelled

Cycling hierarchy have cancelled the Surf Coast Classic races in Victoria because of extreme heat and bushfire risks.

Teacher jailed after filming sex acts with student

Teacher jailed after filming sex acts with student

A former English teacher has been jailed for almost seven years for having sex with his 16-year-old student and filming the acts which he shared with others.

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Police 'stonewalling' delays CFMEU threats case

Police 'stonewalling' delays CFMEU threats case

Police 'stonewalling' delays CFMEU threats case

Police 'stonewalling' delays CFMEU threats case

A construction union organiser's court matter has been delayed as his defence has been unable to serve a former police commissioner through Victoria Police.

Maxwell makes call on future ahead of BBL deadline

Maxwell makes call on future ahead of BBL deadline

Maxwell makes call on future ahead of BBL deadline

Maxwell makes call on future ahead of BBL deadline

With intense interest from rivals, Melbourne Stars veteran Glenn Maxwell has made a call on his future as the BBL's trade deadline looms.

Sydney star 'raring' for ALM derby return from injury

Sydney star 'raring' for ALM derby return from injury

Sydney star 'raring' for ALM derby return from injury

Sydney star 'raring' for ALM derby return from injury

Star A-League Men striker Joe Lolley will make his long-awaited return for the Sky Blues from a hamstring injury in the upcoming Sydney derby.

'Mix it up': Rafter's plan for Minaur to escape Alcaraz

'Mix it up': Rafter's plan for Minaur to escape Alcaraz

'Mix it up': Rafter's plan for Minaur to escape Alcaraz

'Mix it up': Rafter's plan for Minaur to escape Alcaraz

Dual grand slam champion Pat Rafter says everything must go Alex de Minaur's way if the home hope is to topple world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open.

Aussie Inglis keeps lid on after life-changing Open run

Aussie Inglis keeps lid on after life-changing Open run

Aussie Inglis keeps lid on after life-changing Open run

Aussie Inglis keeps lid on after life-changing Open run

Winning almost half a million in prizemoney won't change Maddison Inglis with the Australian eyeing off some kitchen appliances as a treat.

Sinner serves up threat as Open title defence continues

Sinner serves up threat as Open title defence continues

Sinner serves up threat as Open title defence continues

Sinner serves up threat as Open title defence continues

Two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner set a personal-best mark for most aces in a match as he moved into the Australian Open quarter-finals.

Musetti 'ready' for Djokovic after easing past Fritz

Musetti 'ready' for Djokovic after easing past Fritz

Musetti 'ready' for Djokovic after easing past Fritz

Musetti 'ready' for Djokovic after easing past Fritz

Lorenzo Musetti will take on Novak Djokovic in his first Australian Open quarter-final after advancing to the last eight with a dominant win over Taylor Fritz.

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Mata and brilliant Brazilian steer Victory past Sydney

Juan Mata recorded three assists while Brazilian winger Santos scored twice as Melbourne Victory thumped Sydney FC 4-0 at AAMI Park.

Iga still eager for breakthrough Australian Open title

Poland star Iga Swiatek has outclassed Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis, who exits the Open in the fourth round.

Pegula gets Keys, wins the cheese bet with Open win

Jessica Pegula will meet Amanda Anisimova in an all-American quarter-final at the Australian Open after ending the title defence of great mate Madison Keys.

Residents told to leave before sunset as heatwave looms

Emergency crews have begun door knocking to urge more than 1000 residents to leave their homes as firefighters battle a large blaze and a severe heatwave looms.

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Scud wants Demon to unload artillery against star duo

Mark Philippoussis says Alex de Minaur must mix up his game and come forward if he's to bank his first ever win over world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz.

'More to give': de Minaur embraces Alcaraz challenge

The new and improved Alex de Minaur insists he'll be no pushover for world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz in an Australian Open quarter-final showstopper in Melbourne.

Champ Keys faces first big hurdle in Open title defence

Australian Open champion Madison Keys will face world No.6 Jessica Pegula in the first big hurdle of her title defence in the fourth round.

Search to resume for missing 12-year-old swimmer

Emergency crews will return to a popular surfing beach to look for a 12-year-old boy who went missing while swimming.

US teen steamrolls to Open showdown with Sabalenka

Iva Jovic will face the biggest challenge of her short career with the American teen taking on world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open quarter-finals.

'Super pleased': Demon powers into Open quarter-finals

Alex de Minaur has produced one of his best grand slam performances, crushing Alexander Bublik to book a spot in the Australian Open quarter-finals.

'It's fun': Alcaraz steals Djokovic play at the Open

World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz will face home hope Alex de Minaur in the Australian Open quarter-finals while Alexander Zverev will play Learner Tien.

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