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Russia, Belarus flags banned at Australian Open

Tennis Australia on Tuesday banned Russian and Belarusian flags at the Australian Open after Ukraine's ambassador demanded action when they were seen among the crowd.

Bangkok Post

Tennis fans seen hoisting Russian flag at Australian Open despite ban

Tennis Australia had earlier announced a policy reversal on Russian and Belarusian flags following criticism from Ukrainian ambassador

The Guardian - AU

2023 Australian Open Day 2: Tournament organisers ban Russian, Belarusian flags

Tennis Australia says it has banned Russian and Belarusian flags from this year's Australian Open following an outcry on social media.

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The rest of the world is in disbelief at what the gambling industry has pulled off in Australia. We need real reform

Gambling does the most harm to the people and communities of NSW that Labor is supposed to represent

The Guardian - AU

2023 set to be 'huge year' for international travel with Australia returning to pre-pandemic levels

Searches for flights are soaring in Australia, according to data from Google. What are the top destinations Australians are flying off to? Here's what the latest data tells us.

ABC News

Murray Valley encephalitis has been detected in mozzies in NSW and Victoria. Here's what you need to know

Where there’s water, you’ll find mosquitoes – including some that transmit viruses that can make us seriously ill.

The Conversation

‘Hang up your hat, mate’: Samuel Johnson calls time on Molly Meldrum after Elton stunt

Australian actor and author Samuel Johnson has called for Molly Meldrum to ‘hang up his hat’ after a series of mis-timed on-stage incidents

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Women’s World Cup ticket sales ‘off to great start’ as major milestone reached

With six months to go until the big kick-off, over half a million tickets have been sold for the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand

The Guardian - AU

Australian Open suspended due to intense heat amid Russian flag controversy

The temperature hit the mid-30s at 2pm, which is the tournament's heat stress scale

Wales Online

Royal treatment for Zara and Mike Tindall, but SA government silent on how much couple was paid

The South Australian government is keeping tight-lipped on the amount paid to England's former rugby captain and the daughter of Princess Anne for a recent taxpayer-funded stay in the state.

ABC News

Australian singer Renee Geyer dies at 69

Renee Geyer, one of Australia's most respected and successful soul singers, has died from complications following hip surgery at the age of 69.

AAP

Renée Geyer, Australian jazz and soul singer, dies aged 69

The singer died after complications following hip surgery, just weeks after performing to a full house, her label says

The Guardian - AU

Renowned Australian vocalist Renee Geyer dead at 69

One of Australia's most renowned vocalists Renee Geyer has died following complications from hip surgery.

The New Daily

Australian Open day two as it happened: Andy Murray causes major Australian Open upset and Djokovic returns a winner

Andy Murray upstages Italian star Matteo Berrettini in an epic five-set match as Novak Djokovic returns to Rod Laver Arena a winner. Day two of the Australian Open, as it happened.

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Birrell beats wilting Kanepi at AO

Kimberly Birrell has become just the second Australian woman to advance to round two at Melbourne Park.

AAP

NZ to kick off Women's World Cup year v US

Women's football standard-bearers the United States are in Wellington for the first friendly of a World Cup year, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

ABC News

Katherine Mayor calls for second bridge in NT town prone to major flooding

Flooding across the north has highlighted the vulnerability of Australia's road network and in this small town, built on a flood plain with only one high-level bridge, concern is rising.

The Independent UK

Russian flags banned at Australian Open after display at Ukrainian match

Fans had been allowed to bring flags in but not to ’cause disruption’.

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The Conversation

As heatwaves and floods hit cities worldwide, these places are pioneering solutions

Climate change is going just as badly for cities as we have been warned it would. Extreme weather is increasingly common and severe globally. Australian cities have endured a number of recent disastrous events.

AAP

Jones confident of masterminding Cup glory

Eddie Jones is positive he has the time and understanding to propel the Wallabies to a World Cup triumph after sensationally assuming the coaching duties.

ABC News

Pet owners upset over new quarantine rules designed to protect Australia against rabies

Relocating cats and dogs to Australia is about to get even more difficult amid new regulations aimed at protecting the country from rabies.

ABC News

Nick Kyrgios shares 'gruesome photo' of knee injury that forced him out of Australian Open

As Nick Kyrgios was announcing his withdrawal from the Australian Open, his physiotherapist flagged the tennis star had some "gruesome photos" of a surgical procedure on his knee. Kyrgios has now posted one of those images to Instagram. WARNING: This story contains images some readers may find disturbing.

ABC News

Women beekeepers 'astonished' by global response to world record attempt

From all over Australia to war-torn Ukraine and the Mongolian Steppes, passionate women from across the globe have set a new world for "the most photos of women beekeeping uploaded" in a day.

ABC News

FIFA announces more than half a million tickets already sold for 2023 Women's World Cup

The 2023 Women's World Cup soccer tournament in Australia and New Zealand continues to outsell previous tournaments, with FIFA aiming for upwards of 1.5 million tickets by July's kick-off.

ABC News

Russian and Belarusian flags banned at Australian Open after controversy during Ukrainian's match

A Russian flag hanging behind fans during a match between Ukraine's Kateryna Baindl and Russian Kamilla Rakhimova on court 14 on day one of the Australian Open prompts Tennis Australia officials to ban them at the tournament.

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