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‘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 Independent UK · 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.

The Conversation · Jan 24, 2022

Australia has approved the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults. Here’s why it’s a game changer

The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine has been approved in Australia, and it's set to play a big part in future vaccine rollouts around the world.

The New Daily · Jan 24, 2022

Emergency doctor warns WA's ongoing hard border could discourage overseas staff

Emergency physician Peter Allely says overseas doctors who had planned to enter Western Australia after February 5 might now seek work elsewhere.

ABC News · Jan 24, 2022

Alex de Minaur bows out of Australian Open

Rising world No.10 Jannik Sinner proved too strong for Alex de Minaur in a straight-sets Australian Open fourth round win over the local hope.

AAP · Jan 24, 2022

Sad to see Virat Kohli resign as Test captain, Rohit Sharma is front-runner to lead in Tests: Shane Warne

NEW DELHI: Former Australia spinner Shane Warne has said that he is not surprised with Virat Kohli's decision to step down as the Test skipper, while adding that Jasprit Bumrah could become a good leader but Rohit Sharma is the frontrunner to become the Test captain as well at this…

The Times of India · Jan 24, 2022

Navratilova says Tennis Australia 'capitulating' to China over Peng

Peng supporters in Australia said they were planning to hand out 1,000 "Where is Peng Shuai?" T-shirts at Melbourne Park this week

The Hindu · Jan 24, 2022

Ukraine's harvest is under threat amid fears of Russian invasion. Can Australia fill the gap?

Eastern Ukraine produces a huge chunk of the world's wheat and corn, but now it's under threat from one of the world's biggest militaries. So what does that mean for our farmers?

ABC News · Jan 24, 2022

Australian Open 2022 | Medvedev loses temper but wins match to reach quarterfinals; Kanepi ousts Sabalenka

Tsitsipas battles past Fritz to make the last eight; Medvedev pushed to the limit by Cressy

The Hindu · Jan 24, 2022

Cleo Smith: Man pleads guilty to kidnapping girl, 4, from campsite in Australia

A man has pleaded guilty to abducting four-year-old Cleo Smith from her tent while she was on a family camping holiday in Australia.

Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2022