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Maestro Djokovic beats Maestrelli to advance at AO

Maestro Djokovic beats Maestrelli to advance at AO

Italian qualifier Francesco Maestrelli has joined the long list of tennis players who have lost to peerless Serb Novak Djokovic at the majors.

Wrecked cars choppered out of surf as fire threat grows

Wrecked cars choppered out of surf as fire threat grows

Wrecked cars choppered out of surf as fire threat grows

Wrecked cars choppered out of surf as fire threat grows

More than a dozen vehicles have been choppered out of the surf following flash floods as bushfires place state emergency services under further strain.

Woman accused of kids' attempted murder to stand trial

Woman accused of kids' attempted murder to stand trial

Woman accused of kids' attempted murder to stand trial

Woman accused of kids' attempted murder to stand trial

A woman has been committed to trial after pleading not guilty to two counts of attempted murder over a house fire that left her and two children unconscious.

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Hawthorn break with tradition and appoint co-captains

Hawthorn break with tradition and appoint co-captains

Hawthorn will have co-captains in the AFL for the first time in the club's history, with a gun midfielder elevated to share the role.

'Death to Australia': vandals target colonial statues

'Death to Australia': vandals target colonial statues

Two monuments in a major city's CBD have been defaced in the lead-up to Australia Day, with leaders condemning the vandalism as disgraceful and despicable.

'Show what I'm made of': Demon won't be bossed around

'Show what I'm made of': Demon won't be bossed around

With growing, unshakeable belief, Alex de Minaur is intent on proving he's more tennis heavyweight than lightweight now he's cracked the world's top six.

AFL players ask for fight charges to be withdrawn

AFL players ask for fight charges to be withdrawn

Two veteran AFL players have asked police to withdraw criminal charges against them, claiming they were not present during a fight at a coastal town.

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Special Ks return to Open for all- Aussie showdown

Special Ks return to Open for all- Aussie showdown

Special Ks return to Open for all- Aussie showdown

Special Ks return to Open for all- Aussie showdown

An all-Australian blockbuster awaits at Kia Arena with fan favourites Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis taking on another home-town duo in the Open doubles.

Australians in disappointing second-round exodus

Australians in disappointing second-round exodus

Australians in disappointing second-round exodus

Australians in disappointing second-round exodus

Jordan Thompson, Ajla Tomljanovic, Talia Gibson, Storm Hunter and Priscilla Hon were casualties in a disappointing day at the Australian Open for the locals.

Mellowing Medvedev building nicely at Melbourne Park

Mellowing Medvedev building nicely at Melbourne Park

Mellowing Medvedev building nicely at Melbourne Park

Mellowing Medvedev building nicely at Melbourne Park

A three-time runner-up, his fellow Russian firebrand and a former semi-finalist are among the men's seeds into the Australian Open third round in Melbourne.

De Minaur overcomes big-serving Serb to advance in Open

De Minaur overcomes big-serving Serb to advance in Open

De Minaur overcomes big-serving Serb to advance in Open

De Minaur overcomes big-serving Serb to advance in Open

Australia's world No.6 Alex de Minaur has advanced to the third round at Melbourne Park for the sixth-straight year after powering past Serb Hamad Medjedovic.

Phoenix flex attacking muscle in win over Breakers

Phoenix flex attacking muscle in win over Breakers

Phoenix flex attacking muscle in win over Breakers

Phoenix flex attacking muscle in win over Breakers

The NBL's most prolific attacking team South East Melbourne Phoenix have flexed their muscles in a chaotic win over the New Zealand Breakers.

Bendigo coach hails Borlase as best WNBL player

Bendigo coach hails Borlase as best WNBL player

Bendigo coach hails Borlase as best WNBL player

Bendigo coach hails Borlase as best WNBL player

Irrepressible Izzy Borlase dominated from start to finish as Bendigo Spirit got back in the winner's circle, beating the Southside Flyers by 10 in Ballarat.

Ex-NBA star injured as United thrash Bullets

Ex-NBA star injured as United thrash Bullets

Ex-NBA star injured as United thrash Bullets

Ex-NBA star injured as United thrash Bullets

Melbourne United have claimed a thumping NBL win over the Brisbane Bullets, who lost ex-NBA player Alex Ducas to an apparent leg injury.

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Alcaraz swings with Federer while chasing career slam

Carlos Alcaraz has revealed he is playing golf with Roger Federer rather than practising on his down days while chasing a career grand slam in Melbourne.

Mum who skipped court bailed again over child homicides

A mother accused of child homicide over the deaths of two young girls has walked free on bail a second time despite a warrant being issued over skipping court.

Arzani back in A-League with World Cup in mind

A former Socceroos boy wonder is returning to Melbourne City in a bid to rejuvenate his hopes of returning to the Australian squad for the World Cup.

'Super happy' Sabalenka storms into Open third round

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka and third seed Coco Gauff have both booked their spots in the third round at the Australian Open.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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