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Husband admits to stabbing murder of defenceless wife

Husband admits to stabbing murder of defenceless wife

A father-of-four is facing 20 years behind bars after pleading guilty to his wife’s murder after she was found stabbed to death in their back yard.

Aussie women driving each other to new Open heights

Aussie women driving each other to new Open heights

Aussie women driving each other to new Open heights

Aussie women driving each other to new Open heights

Australia's female players have locked in their best Australian Open performance in 34 years, with six set to feature in the second round.

Aussie women stars make best start to Open since 1992

Aussie women stars make best start to Open since 1992

Aussie women stars make best start to Open since 1992

Aussie women stars make best start to Open since 1992

Wildcards Taylah Preston and late-blooming Maddison Inglis have helped the locals to an amazing milestone at Melbourne Park.

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No trouble for Sinner as tearful opponent retires hurt

No trouble for Sinner as tearful opponent retires hurt

Two-time defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner spent just 68 minutes on court, winning both sets against Hugo Gaston before the Frenchman retired.

'Make it happen': Musetti's bold Open statement

'Make it happen': Musetti's bold Open statement

Italian fifth seed Lorenzo Musetti is harbouring Alex de Minaur-like dreams after moving into the Australian Open second round at Melbourne Park.

Keys makes fine start to Australian Open title defence

Keys makes fine start to Australian Open title defence

Defending champion Madison Keys made a slow start and a fast finish in her first-round win at the Australian Open.

Underworld boss wins legal fight over prison conditions

Underworld boss wins legal fight over prison conditions

Crime boss and murderer George Marrogi has successfully argued in court his right to access open air in prison has been breached.

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Jewish boys chased by driver yelling anti-Semitic abuse

Jewish boys chased by driver yelling anti-Semitic abuse

Jewish boys chased by driver yelling anti-Semitic abuse

Jewish boys chased by driver yelling anti-Semitic abuse

Community and political leaders have condemned the actions of a driver who allegedly chased a group of Jewish teenagers while yelling vile anti-Semitic abuse.

'Frustrating': Hawks star to miss half of AFL season

'Frustrating': Hawks star to miss half of AFL season

'Frustrating': Hawks star to miss half of AFL season

'Frustrating': Hawks star to miss half of AFL season

Hawthorn will again be without Will Day for their premiership campaign, with the star midfielder set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines.

Enraged health workers bring strike to premier's door

Enraged health workers bring strike to premier's door

Enraged health workers bring strike to premier's door

Enraged health workers bring strike to premier's door

A protracted pay fight with health workers has created a throbbing election-year headache for a state premier.

No excuses as Joint bombs out in Melbourne Park shocker

No excuses as Joint bombs out in Melbourne Park shocker

No excuses as Joint bombs out in Melbourne Park shocker

No excuses as Joint bombs out in Melbourne Park shocker

Aussie women's No.1 Maya Joint has suffered a shock first-round loss after arriving at Melbourne Park as the first women's home seed since the great Ash Barty.

'A lot of firepower': de Minaur braces for Open warfare

'A lot of firepower': de Minaur braces for Open warfare

'A lot of firepower': de Minaur braces for Open warfare

'A lot of firepower': de Minaur braces for Open warfare

Even with a perfect record against lower-ranked rivals in Melbourne, Alex de Minaur is taking nothing for granted ahead of his Aussie Open second-round clash.

AFL great Winmar to fight serious assault allegations

AFL great Winmar to fight serious assault allegations

AFL great Winmar to fight serious assault allegations

AFL great Winmar to fight serious assault allegations

Former AFL player and anti-racism advocate Nicky Winmar will face a contested hearing over serious assault allegations.

Delayed report stokes volunteer firefighter funding row

Delayed report stokes volunteer firefighter funding row

Delayed report stokes volunteer firefighter funding row

Delayed report stokes volunteer firefighter funding row

Annual report figures have done little to quell a war of words over funding for a state fire agency as trans-Tasman support arrives to battle ongoing bushfires.

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'Keep my head down': Maya Joint reveals her Open plan

First-time grand slam seed Maya Joint is among eight home hopes in action on day three of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.

Hon fire: seventh heaven for Aussie aces at the Open

Golden girls Priscilla Hon, Storm Hunter and Ajla Tomljanovic have led a magnificent seven inspired locals through to the second round of the Australian Open.

Djokovic kicks off slam record bid in style

Novak Djokovic has kicked off his bid for a record-breaking 25th grand slam title, making light work of Spanish scrapper Pedro Martinez in straight sets.

Resurgent Russian Medvedev maintains revival in form

Three-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev has matched his lean 2024 grand slam best by reaching the second round of the Australian Open with a straight-sets win.

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Gauff, Pegula move into Australian Open second round

The American women's top seeds have breezed into the Australian Open second round, with world No.3 Coco Gauff joined by Amanda Anisimova and Jessica Pegula.

Wardrobe, qualifier can't halt Iga in career slam quest

Iga Swiatek had some hurdles to overcome in her Australian Open first-round clash with Chinese qualifier Yuan Yue, but ultimately proved too strong.

'I want more': de Minaur sets sights on Open glory

Alex de Minaur yearns to contend for Australian Open glory after making the fastest and most impressive start to his home grand slam yet.

Pilot behind fatal crash had history of 'risky flying'

A young pilot involved in a fatal plane crash was repeatedly warned against unsafe flying, an investigation has found.

Murder charges for trio over street shooting of teen

A third man has been charged with murder over the alleged drive-by shooting of a teen, with police only revealing all three charges after his airport arrest.

Fans warned to 'come prepared' amid mass crowds at AO

Eager fans are urged to have their tickets ready and come prepared after record-breaking crowds flocked to Melbourne Park causing lengthy delays.

Ice skaters get nod for Australian Winter Olympics team

Four ice skaters will make their Olympic debut at the Milan-Cortina Games and are the first athletes named in the Australian team.

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