The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Novak Djokovic’s three-year Australia ban confirmed after dramatic deportation

Novak Djokovic has been banned from entering Australia for three years after his visa was revoked for a second time, although he has been given hope of returning sooner

Daily Mirror · Jan 17, 2022

Australian Open | Osaka finding joy again as she kicks off Melbourne Park defence

"It always feels special to come back here," said the 13th seed, who will next face American Madison Brengle

The Hindu · Jan 17, 2022

England’s leadership void and the questions that must now be answered after Ashes humiliation

Joe Root’s side were humbled Down Under as Australia ran out comfortable 4-0 winners to leave doubts over the futures of all involved

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2022

Craig Tiley and Tennis Australia created an exemption system that many saw as a ‘get Novak Djokovic in’ process

For tennis fans, the gamble – which has backfired so spectacularly – was offensive. For tennis players, it must have felt even worse

The Guardian - AU · Jan 17, 2022

PM accused of ‘outright lie’ after claiming detainees in Melbourne hotel are not refugees

The Park hotel, where Novak Djokovic was also detained, holds 25 refugees and seven asylum seekers

The Guardian - AU · Jan 17, 2022

Novak Djokovic’s Australia visa ban could end early, Scott Morrison suggests

Tennis player Novak Djokovic could return to Australia sooner than anticipated following his deportation, the country’s prime minister has suggested.

Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2022

Djokovic out, but vaccine debate stays in Australian Open

To some, it seemed a cloud had been lifted from the Australian Open

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2022

Serbian tennis players leap to Novak Djokovic's defence after deportation from Australia

Novak Djokovic's countrymen — including his would-be first-round opponent Miomir Kecmanovic — passionately express their support for the men's world number one after he was denied the chance to contest the Australian Open.

ABC News · Jan 17, 2022

Oxfam report says Australian billionaires and world's richest men have doubled wealth during pandemic

Oxfam urges governments to consider a 99 per cent, one-off tax on the COVID-19 wealth gains, as its new report reveals that while 99 per cent of humanity is now worse off, "billionaires have had a terrific pandemic".

ABC News · Jan 17, 2022

Australian Open | Nadal launches Grand Slam record bid by steamrolling Giron

With Djokovic sent packing by Australian authorities and Roger Federer absent, the Spaniard can snatch the men's all-time Slam record outright by claiming the title at Melbourne Park.

The Hindu · Jan 17, 2022