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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.

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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

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

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

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

Alcaraz swings with Federer while chasing career slam

Alcaraz swings with Federer while chasing career slam

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

Mum who skipped court bailed again over child homicides

Mum who skipped court bailed again over child homicides

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

Arzani back in A-League with World Cup in mind

Arzani back in A-League with World Cup in mind

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

'Super happy' Sabalenka storms into Open third round

'Super happy' Sabalenka storms into Open third round

'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.

Husband admits to stabbing murder of defenceless wife

Husband admits to stabbing murder of defenceless wife

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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