Pandemic draws out elective surgery wait Australians waited longer for elective surgeries last year as hospitals worked to clear a backlog from suspensions of those procedures during the pandemic. AAP · Jan 24, 2022
Australia’s inland rail: a long-held dream, but for whom and at what cost? Gabrielle Chan looks at how we got our current inland rail route and the sharp divides over what the line should achieve The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2022
Almost half of people seeking help for homelessness in NSW in past year did not get it, report finds Unmet requests for accommodation in the state rose from 37.2% to 48.2% over five years and a growing number are also being turned away in Queensland The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2022
Stock markets falling, investors getting nervous – is the debt-fuelled finance party over? Some near-term nasties loom on the horizon, but larger threats are geopolitical and difficult to predict The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2022
BYO rapid antigen tests for essential visitors to enter Australian aged care facilities Barriers to visitor access threatens residents’ ‘physical and mental and emotional wellbeing’, peak body says The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2022
Stefanos Tsitsipas roars back to beat Taylor Fritz in Australian Open epic The world No 4 recovered to win 4-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 and will face Jannik Sinner, who beat Alex de Minaur, in the quarter-finals The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2022
Tennis Australia boss responds to reports Novak Djokovic will sue following deportation Novak Djokovic was kicked out of Melbourne without having a chance to defend his Australian Open title, leading to suggestions the unvaccinated Serb is ready to sue those behind the decision Daily Mirror · Jan 24, 2022
Daniil Medvedev survives but Aryna Sabalenka ousted on marathon Australian Open day Stefanos Tsitsipas and Felix Auger-Aliassime also hung on to reach the quarter-finals as Alize Cornet stole the show on a gruelling day in Melbourne The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2022
Former Nottingham Forest man a 'massive asset' as he completes transfer Former Nottingham Forest striker Jason Cummings has moved to Central Coast Mariners in Australia after leaving Dundee Nottingham Post · Jan 24, 2022
Boris Becker worried by Emma Raducanu plans after Australian Open defeat Raducanu made her next steps clear after exiting the Australian Open earlier than she would have liked – but Becker isn't convinced she is making the right call Daily Mirror · Jan 24, 2022
Martina Navratilova says Tennis Australia is ‘capitulating’ to China over Peng Shuai T-shirt ban Tennis legend Martina Navratilova has accused the Australian Open of “capitulating” to China following its decision to ban fans from wearing T-shirts with “Where is Peng Shuai?” emblazoned. Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2022
Novak Djokovic sponsor defends Serb's 'personal choice' after Australian Open fall-out Novak Djokovic was deported out of Australia last Sunday after having his visa revoked for the second time, with the explosive saga continuing to divide opinion Daily Mirror · Jan 24, 2022
Jamie Roberts quits Welsh rugby for personal reasons Roberts' partner Nicole Ramson has moved back to Australia and is pregnant with their second child Wales Online · Jan 24, 2022
Matildas defeat Philippines in Asian Cup A second-half spree by the Matildas has erased frustration from a goalless first half and sealed a 4-0 win over Alen Stajcic's Philippines at the Asian Cup. AAP · Jan 24, 2022
The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2022 Boris Becker ‘worried’ by Emma Raducanu’s plans after Australian Open exit Six-time Grand Slam champion Becker has urged Raducanu to play more tournaments
The Conversation · Jan 24, 2022 Novak Djokovic was detained for five days – refugees in the same hotel have been there for years When Novak Djokovic arrived at a Melbourne airport to compete in the 2022 Australian Open, his next stop was not the tennis court but rather the Park hotel, a hotel-turned-immigration detention centre. The Australian government’s reasoning was simple: Djokovic did not meet the country’s vaccination requirements.
The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2022 Cleo Smith: Australian man pleads guilty to abducting girl, 4, from campsite Terence Darnell Kelly faces a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison
ABC News · Jan 24, 2022 AdBlue shortage appears to be nearing end as millions of litres of diesel fluid produced locally A national shortage of the crucial diesel exhaust fluid, which threatened to grind the transport sector to a halt, appears to be coming to an end.
ABC News · Jan 24, 2022 Aboriginal flag copyright transferred to Commonwealth, as artist agrees to make flag freely available to all The artist who designed the Aboriginal flag, a national symbol of Aboriginal Australia, agrees to transfer copyright to the Commonwealth for it to be used "unaltered, proudly and without restriction".
AAP · Jan 24, 2022 Vital diesel exhaust fuel supplies boosted Supplies of a diesel exhaust fuel vital to keeping the country's freight and logistics sectors on track have been significantly boosted in Australia.
ABC News · Jan 24, 2022 Australians urged to leave Ukraine now due to 'increased risk of armed conflict' with Russia The federal government urges Australians in Ukraine to leave the country immediately, upgrading its travel advice due to the "increased risk of armed conflict".
The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2022 De Minaur exits Australian Open in frustrating straight-sets loss to Sinner Alex de Minaur tried to keep the positive vibes flowing after failing to take his chances against 11th seed Jannik Sinner on Rod Laver Arena
Nottingham Post · Jan 24, 2022 Nottingham Forest fans left stunned by surprise goal for frozen-out defender Carl Jenkinson completed a loan move from the Reds to Australian side Melbourne City last week
The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2022 ‘This is so boring’: Daniil Medvedev apologises for on-court outburst during Australian Open win Medvedev is known for his hot-headedness but he was contrite about his behaviour after his victory over Maxime Cressy
The Conversation · Jan 24, 2022 Albanese pledges $440 million to help schools and children 'bounce back' and outlines aspirations for a 'legacy' As attention turns to pupils’ return to the classroom, Opposition leader Anthony Albanese on Tuesday will promise a Labor government would spend $440 million on better ventilation in schools, building upgrades, and mental health support for children.