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Tomljanovic title run at Open ended by rival Ostapenko

Tomljanovic title run at Open ended by rival Ostapenko

Ajla Tomljanovic regrouped from a horror opening set but couldn't topple Latvian Jelena Ostapenko, with the world No.10 now one of the Open title favourites.

Swiatek survives huge scare to reach Open's last 32

Swiatek survives huge scare to reach Open's last 32

Swiatek survives huge scare to reach Open's last 32

Swiatek survives huge scare to reach Open's last 32

World No.1 Iga Swiatek has battled back from 4-1 down in the deciding set to defeat former finalist Danielle Collins and reach the Australian Open third round.

Dimitrov sends Aussie favourite Kokkinakis packing

Dimitrov sends Aussie favourite Kokkinakis packing

Dimitrov sends Aussie favourite Kokkinakis packing

Dimitrov sends Aussie favourite Kokkinakis packing

Grigor Dimitrov has overcome feisty Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis in four sets, with the Bulgarian 13th seed moving into the third round of the Open.

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Purcell pushes Ruud to the brink at Australian Open

Purcell pushes Ruud to the brink at Australian Open

Australian Max Purcell has come up just short in a second-round thriller against 11th seed Casper Ruud at the Australian Open.

Courts reveal true scale of cyber attack on system

Courts reveal true scale of cyber attack on system

Court Services Victoria has revealed the extent of a cyber attack, with eight years' worth of recorded hearings potentially accessed.

Record number of flesh-eating ulcer cases

Record number of flesh-eating ulcer cases

There were a record number of cases of flesh-eating Buruli ulcers in 2023, prompting a warning to cover up in warmer months.

Woman released without charge after man's death

Woman released without charge after man's death

A woman who handed herself in to police after a man's death has been released without charge.

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Teenagers face court charged with doctor's murder

Teenagers face court charged with doctor's murder

Teenagers face court charged with doctor's murder

Teenagers face court charged with doctor's murder

Two 16-year-old boys have faced court after being charged over the alleged murder of Melbourne GP Ashley Gordon during a burglary.

Barty urges de Minaur to embrace the hype and support

Barty urges de Minaur to embrace the hype and support

Barty urges de Minaur to embrace the hype and support

Barty urges de Minaur to embrace the hype and support

Drought-breaker and former world No.1 Ash Barty is encouraging Alex de Minaur to enjoy the moment as he chases his own hoodooing-busting Australian Open win.

Cost of responding to hundreds of MDMA overdoses rising

Cost of responding to hundreds of MDMA overdoses rising

Cost of responding to hundreds of MDMA overdoses rising

Cost of responding to hundreds of MDMA overdoses rising

The cost of responding to MDMA overdoses is on the rise, with hundreds of people admitted to hospital in Victoria each year.

Man charged over crash deaths of boy and woman

Man charged over crash deaths of boy and woman

Man charged over crash deaths of boy and woman

Man charged over crash deaths of boy and woman

A man has been charged over a crash that killed an 11-year-old boy and a 26-year-old woman in regional Victoria.

American sets sights on stopping Swiatek's Open run

American sets sights on stopping Swiatek's Open run

American sets sights on stopping Swiatek's Open run

American sets sights on stopping Swiatek's Open run

Danielle Collins will need to recreate her 2022 Australian Open heroics when she again squares off with Polish superstar Iga Swiatek.

Andreeva sends Jabeur packing from Australian Open

Andreeva sends Jabeur packing from Australian Open

Andreeva sends Jabeur packing from Australian Open

Andreeva sends Jabeur packing from Australian Open

Russian teen star Mirra Andreeva has demolished No.6 seed Ons Jabeur in the second round at Melbourne Park, as 2018 champion Caroline Wozniacki was also ousted.

Thompson upbeat after gallant Open loss to Tsitsipas

Thompson upbeat after gallant Open loss to Tsitsipas

Thompson upbeat after gallant Open loss to Tsitsipas

Thompson upbeat after gallant Open loss to Tsitsipas

2023 Australian Open finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas has breathed a sigh of relief after battling back from a set down to beat local hope Jordan Thompson.

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Djokovic overcomes Popyrin - and heckler - in Melbourne

World No.1 Novak Djokovic has had a heated encounter with a heckler as he overcame the brilliant Alexei Popyrin to reach the Australian Open third round

Hunter storms into third round of Australian Open

Storm Hunter has gone further into uncharted territory by advancing to the third round of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.

No fears for Sinner as in-form Italian hits Open stride

Italian fourth seed Jannik Sinner has powered into the Australian Open third round without dropping a set at Melbourne Park.

North Melbourne's Thomas under AFL investigation

Tarryn Thomas's career again appears in the balance with the North Melbourne utility to face the AFL Integrity Unit regarding domestic violence allegations.

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Adelaide 36ers belt inept SE Melbourne Phoenix in NBL

The Adelaide 36ers have ended their road woes and kept their faint NBL finals hopes alive after crushing the Phoenix by 25 points in Melbourne.

Speed Demon races into Open's last 32 with gears to go

Home hope Alex de Minaur has stepped up his game to power into the Australian Open third round with a swift straight-sets win over Italian Matteo Arnaldi.

Sixth man arrested over series of arson attacks

Victorian detectives have arrested another man after more businesses were firebombed around Melbourne.

No 'special exception' for ambos on wages: treasurer

Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas says he can't make an exception to the state's public sector wages cap for paramedics, with the union mulling industrial action.

Alleged gangland boss poised to fight gun charges

An alleged Melbourne underworld boss has faced court represented by a prominent gangland lawyer, who says he will fight firearms charges.

Bespoke accommodation for 12-year-old accused murderer

Bespoke accommodation with perimeter fencing is being fixed up to house a 12-year-old girl accused of stabbing a woman to death inside a former Melbourne hotel.

Planes crashed mid-air after unplanned manoeuvre

A plane nose dived into Port Phillip Bay, killing the two men aboard, after it hit another aircraft trying to do an inverted manoeuvre.

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