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'Keep my head down': Maya Joint reveals her Open plan

'Keep my head down': Maya Joint reveals her Open plan

First-time grand slam seed Maya Joint is among eight home hopes in action on day three of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.

Hon fire: seventh heaven for Aussie aces at the Open

Hon fire: seventh heaven for Aussie aces at the Open

Hon fire: seventh heaven for Aussie aces at the Open

Hon fire: seventh heaven for Aussie aces at the Open

Golden girls Priscilla Hon, Storm Hunter and Ajla Tomljanovic have led a magnificent seven inspired locals through to the second round of the Australian Open.

Djokovic kicks off slam record bid in style

Djokovic kicks off slam record bid in style

Djokovic kicks off slam record bid in style

Djokovic kicks off slam record bid in style

Novak Djokovic has kicked off his bid for a record-breaking 25th grand slam title, making light work of Spanish scrapper Pedro Martinez in straight sets.

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Resurgent Russian Medvedev maintains revival in form

Resurgent Russian Medvedev maintains revival in form

Three-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev has matched his lean 2024 grand slam best by reaching the second round of the Australian Open with a straight-sets win.

Gauff, Pegula move into Australian Open second round

Gauff, Pegula move into Australian Open second round

The American women's top seeds have breezed into the Australian Open second round, with world No.3 Coco Gauff joined by Amanda Anisimova and Jessica Pegula.

Wardrobe, qualifier can't halt Iga in career slam quest

Wardrobe, qualifier can't halt Iga in career slam quest

Iga Swiatek had some hurdles to overcome in her Australian Open first-round clash with Chinese qualifier Yuan Yue, but ultimately proved too strong.

'I want more': de Minaur sets sights on Open glory

'I want more': de Minaur sets sights on Open glory

Alex de Minaur yearns to contend for Australian Open glory after making the fastest and most impressive start to his home grand slam yet.

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Pilot behind fatal crash had history of 'risky flying'

Pilot behind fatal crash had history of 'risky flying'

Pilot behind fatal crash had history of 'risky flying'

Pilot behind fatal crash had history of 'risky flying'

A young pilot involved in a fatal plane crash was repeatedly warned against unsafe flying, an investigation has found.

Murder charges for trio over street shooting of teen

Murder charges for trio over street shooting of teen

Murder charges for trio over street shooting of teen

Murder charges for trio over street shooting of teen

A third man has been charged with murder over the alleged drive-by shooting of a teen, with police only revealing all three charges after his airport arrest.

Fans warned to 'come prepared' amid mass crowds at AO

Fans warned to 'come prepared' amid mass crowds at AO

Fans warned to 'come prepared' amid mass crowds at AO

Fans warned to 'come prepared' amid mass crowds at AO

Eager fans are urged to have their tickets ready and come prepared after record-breaking crowds flocked to Melbourne Park causing lengthy delays.

Ice skaters get nod for Australian Winter Olympics team

Ice skaters get nod for Australian Winter Olympics team

Ice skaters get nod for Australian Winter Olympics team

Ice skaters get nod for Australian Winter Olympics team

Four ice skaters will make their Olympic debut at the Milan-Cortina Games and are the first athletes named in the Australian team.

Canadian whiz not fazed by Australian Open challenge

Canadian whiz not fazed by Australian Open challenge

Canadian whiz not fazed by Australian Open challenge

Canadian whiz not fazed by Australian Open challenge

In a clash of the teens, Canada's Victoria Mboko will make her Australian Open senior debut against hometown favourite Emerson Jones, as round one continues.

'Enjoy my Sunday': Paolini powers on day one of Open

'Enjoy my Sunday': Paolini powers on day one of Open

'Enjoy my Sunday': Paolini powers on day one of Open

'Enjoy my Sunday': Paolini powers on day one of Open

A two-time grand slam runner-up, a young local wildcard and the world No.1 have all advanced to round two on day one of Australian Open at Melbourne Park.

Zverev passes test to secure spot in Open second round

Zverev passes test to secure spot in Open second round

Zverev passes test to secure spot in Open second round

Zverev passes test to secure spot in Open second round

Alexander Zverev, last year's Australian Open runner-up, is safely through to the second round at Melbourne Park following a tough four-set opener.

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Alcaraz beats plucky Aussie to launch Open glory bid

Chasing his first Australian Open crown, Carlos Alcaraz is into the second round at Melbourne Park after a straight-sets win over Adam Walton.

Sabalenka advances under Laver, Federer glare

The presence of tennis legends Rod Laver and Roger Federer made Aryna Sabalenka nervous, but the world No.1 powered into the Australian Open second round.

Gibson gets Australian party started at Open

Local hope Talia Gibson has made a red-hot start to the Australian Open with 43 winners as she rolled past Russian Anna Blinkova in straight sets.

Rising Aussie golf star storms home to claim Vic Open

Australian Cameron John and Lydia Hall from Wales have won the Vic Opens at 13th Beach.

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Plucky Aussie's plan to upset big-hitting American

Once believing he wouldn't be back on the Australian Open stage, Jason Kubler will take on Frances Tiafoe on Sunday with a home crowd with his back.

Barbieri in box seat to claim wind-swept Vic Open

NSW golfer Nathan Barbieri leads by five shots heading into the final round of the men's Vic Open, while Lydia Hall has a three-shot lead in the women's event.

Berrettini withdraws from AO clash with de Minaur

Former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini has ruled himself out of the Australian Open, in a massive boost for former first-round opponent Alex de Minaur.

Djokovic won't let record talk burden grand slam tilt

Adamant he can still take it up to Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic won't let his pursuit of a record 25th grand slam title prove a burden.

New Aussie Kasatkina embraces 'fun pressure' of Open

New Australian citizen Daria Kasatkina says the pressure that comes with being a local at Melbourne Park is "fun" compared to what she's experienced.

Swiatek narrows focus with grand slam history in sight

World No.2 Iga Swiatek has the opportunity to become a career grand slam winner, but isn't looking beyond her Australian Open first-round clash with Yue Yuan.

Work of key women added to vast photography collection

One of Australia's biggest photography collections was missing the work of some important women artists but recent acquisitions are helping fix that.

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