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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.

'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.

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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

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

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

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

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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.

Pegula, Rybakina set up Open semi-final clash

Pegula, Rybakina set up Open semi-final clash

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

'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

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

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.

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.

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'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.

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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

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

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.

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.

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