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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.

Bushfire season takes toll with hundreds of homes lost

Bushfire season takes toll with hundreds of homes lost

Bushfire season takes toll with hundreds of homes lost

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.

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Pegula, Rybakina set up Open semi-final clash

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

'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

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.

The many layers to Svitolina-Sabalenka AO semi showdown

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.

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Diabetic driver loses bid for silence in crash inquest

Diabetic driver loses bid for silence in crash inquest

Diabetic driver loses bid for silence in crash inquest

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

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

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

'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

De Minaur outclassed by ruthless Alcaraz in AO defeat

De Minaur outclassed by ruthless Alcaraz in AO defeat

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

Happy, fit again Zverev books Open final-four berth

Happy, fit again Zverev books Open final-four berth

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

Perth hand Southside their biggest loss of WNBL season

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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