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Gun Auckland recruit adds to growing Socceroos case

Gun Auckland recruit adds to growing Socceroos case

Auckland FC recruit Lachlan Brook is firing on all cylinders at his new club and coach Steve Corica is confident it can lead him towards a Socceroos call-up.

Getting uncomfortable key for Madison's Open defence

Getting uncomfortable key for Madison's Open defence

Getting uncomfortable key for Madison's Open defence

Getting uncomfortable key for Madison's Open defence

Reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys has flagged some additions to her game as she returns to Melbourne Park.

Family watches cars, tents, wallets wash away in floods

Family watches cars, tents, wallets wash away in floods

Family watches cars, tents, wallets wash away in floods

Family watches cars, tents, wallets wash away in floods

A camper has described watching helplessly as her family's possessions were swept away in a dramatic flood event at a popular tourist spot.

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City bullish on defender after Auckland comeback win

City bullish on defender after Auckland comeback win

Melbourne City have fought out a 2-1 win over A-League Men leaders Auckland FC and are confident Kai Trewin has avoided injury.

'No regrets': Osaka to attack in fresh Open tilt

'No regrets': Osaka to attack in fresh Open tilt

Naomi Osaka hopes to add more aggression to her game and build on her impressive US Open performance as she aims for a third Australian Open title.

NSW golfer rides like the wind in hunt for Vic Open win

NSW golfer rides like the wind in hunt for Vic Open win

Nathan Barbieri has rocketed to a four-shot lead at the Vic Open after being the only player to produce a bogey-free round on Friday.

Authorities defend warnings ahead of record floods

Authorities defend warnings ahead of record floods

Locals were given "adequate" warning ahead of damaging flash floods, authorities claim as locals and visitors clean up along a popular surf and holiday coast.

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Cops lifted search powers for rights review, court told

Cops lifted search powers for rights review, court told

Cops lifted search powers for rights review, court told

Cops lifted search powers for rights review, court told

Protesters have mounted a Federal Court challenge against a declaration that gave police the power to search people without a warrant.

Hungry Alcaraz ready to sink teeth into champion Sinner

Hungry Alcaraz ready to sink teeth into champion Sinner

Hungry Alcaraz ready to sink teeth into champion Sinner

Hungry Alcaraz ready to sink teeth into champion Sinner

Jannik Sinner could become the second man to win three straight Australian Open titles in the open era, but fierce rival Carlos Alcaraz has other ideas.

De Minaur preparing for first-round Open fight

De Minaur preparing for first-round Open fight

De Minaur preparing for first-round Open fight

De Minaur preparing for first-round Open fight

Former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini presents a difficult first-round match-up for Australian star Alex de Minaur at his home grand slam.

Police officer faces court over off-duty rape claims

Police officer faces court over off-duty rape claims

Police officer faces court over off-duty rape claims

Police officer faces court over off-duty rape claims

A police officer will fight three sexual assault charges at a contested hearing in May after facing court for the first time charged with off-duty offending.

Cop charged after admitting to cash from debt collector

Cop charged after admitting to cash from debt collector

Cop charged after admitting to cash from debt collector

Cop charged after admitting to cash from debt collector

Blackmail and bribery charges have been laid against a former police veteran who admitted to accepting cash from a debt collector at a corruption inquiry.

Injuries force snowboard cross star into retirement

Injuries force snowboard cross star into retirement

Injuries force snowboard cross star into retirement

Injuries force snowboard cross star into retirement

One of Australia's most decorated winter sports athletes, Olympian Belle Brockhoff has announced her retirement from snowboard cross after two serious injuries.

Jayco AlUla urged to stick tight after Perth disaster

Jayco AlUla urged to stick tight after Perth disaster

Jayco AlUla urged to stick tight after Perth disaster

Jayco AlUla urged to stick tight after Perth disaster

The manager of Australian WorldTour team Jayco AlUla is urging their riders to rally at the Tour Down Under after they botched the road nationals finish.

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Scorchers' Allen blasts Renegades to secure finals spot

The Perth Scorchers posted a commanding win over the Melbourne Renegades on the back of Kiwi blaster Finn Allen's brilliant first BBL century.

Engaged duo add to Australians in Open main draw

Maddison Inglis and Jason Kubler have joined a delighted Dane Sweeny and Storm Hunter in the Australian Open main draw after winning through qualifying.

De Minaur outclassed by Alcaraz in final Open prep

Top local hope Alex de Minaur has been outclassed by Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets in his final preparation for the Australian Open.

Australian Open draw hands de Minaur a devilish path

Alex de Minaur will have no time to ease his way into the Australian Open draw after being pitted against ex-Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini in round one.

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Jones and Reeves set the pace at Vic Opens

Veteran Brendan Jones and rising star Hannah Reeves were the pacesetters on a windy opening day of the men's and women's Vic Opens at 13th Beach.

Federer hopes Alcaraz can pull off 'crazy' Open triumph

Six-times Australian Open champion Roger Federer knows Carlos Alcaraz will have completing a career grand slam at Melbourne Park on his mind.

Bushfires spark inquiry call as funding debate rages

Underfunding has been blamed for the scale of losses from ferocious bushfires but state authorities insist conditions made containment impossible.

Bad Day for Hawks as luckless star suffers injury

Hawthorn star Will Day will miss the start of the AFL season after suffering a shoulder injury at pre-season training.

'Little warning' as flash flood sweeps cars out to sea

A river has dramatically burst its banks, sweeping cars out to sea and trapping holidaygoers in caravans after "off-the-charts" rainfall caused major flooding.

Call to be made on road nationals' move out west

While moving the Australian road cycling championships to Perth has been a success, it's yet to be determined whether the event will stay there.

Kokkinakis makes Open singles call after shoulder blow

Thanasi Kokkinakis has pulled out of the Australian Open singles before the draw could be announced after suffering a shoulder injury playing in Adelaide.

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