Activists vow 'uncomfortable' trip for Israel president Australia's pro-Palestine movement is attempting to turn up the heat on the Albanese government ahead of Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit. AAP · Jan 31
The staggering cost of the hottest tickets in town The most-anticipated Australian Open final for nine years will cost fans a small fortune if they want to watch Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz create history. AAP · Jan 31
Record-breaking Wallaroo speeds into sevens in style Maya Stewart, a star in Australia's 15-a-side game, has transferred her try-scoring prowess to sevens rugby in style on her Singapore debut. AAP · Jan 31
All the History on the Line for Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz in Australian Open Final Here’s all the history at stake for both Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final. Sports Illustrated · Jan 31
Heat eases in southeast but WA still red hot The heatwave that brought sweltering temperatures to most of Australia's southern states has eased but WA has been warned to brace for more hot weather. AAP · Jan 31
Woeful Australia sent spinning in World Cup warm-up Australia's T20 World Cup preparations have hit problems as Pakistan's spinners bowled them to a chastening series defeat with a 90-run thrashing in Lahore. AAP · Jan 31
A wing and a prayer: Rybakina’s quiet resolve wrests glory from Sabalenka To the sound of a lone bird chirping, the crash-bang wallop ultimately belonged to the underdog in a blockbuster Australian Open final The Guardian - UK · Jan 31
'A bit bittersweet' – Josie Nelson concludes Australian season opening with second place at Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race British racer takes runner-up spot behind Ally Wollaston, having started her season with the same result at the Tour Down Under Cycling News · Jan 31
Expectation was 'pretty chill' but reality 'got even better day by day' – New Australian champion Mackenzie Coupland close to podium at Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race Twenty-year-old Liv-AlUla-Jayco rider clinches fourth at second Women's WorldTour event Cycling News · Jan 31
Elena Rybakina Establishes Herself As Player of the Moment With Australian Open Win The 26-year-old may keep a low profile, but her game is loud, taking down Aryna Sabalenka in commanding fashion in Melbourne. Sports Illustrated · Jan 31
Elena Rybakina outguns Aryna Sabalenka to land Australian Open title Rybakina fought back from 3-0 down in the deciding set to win 6-4 4-6 6-4. The Independent UK · Jan 31
Elena Rybakina wins Australian Open by beating No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka for her 2nd Grand Slam title Elena Rybakina has won the Australian Open title with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 victory over top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka that avenged her loss in the championship decider here in 2023 The Independent UK · Jan 31
Growing calls for under-16s ban in one of world’s largest markets for social media Multiple states in India are looking at the example set by Australia in December, and wondering whether they can and should follow suit The Independent UK · Jan 31
Aussie sailing mourns death of 1983 America's Cup coach Mike Fletcher, the man who plotted Australia's 1983 America's Cup boilover and inspired generations of Olympic sailors, has died at the age of 92. AAP · Jan 31
The Independent UK · Jan 31 Djokovic and Alcaraz have shots at tennis history in the Australian Open final One of the first people Novak Djokovic acknowledged after reaching the Australian Open final was Margaret Court
AAP · Jan 31 Cummins ruled out of T20 World Cup, Smith snubbed Star quick Pat Cummins will miss Australia's T20 World Cup campaign due to the back injury that prematurely ended his Ashes summer.
AAP · Jan 31 Pesky Pelicans too strong for Grizzlies, rising Aussie Australian Jock Landale had 12 points and eight rebounds, but couldn't stop his Memphis Grizzlies from falling to a fifth straight defeat in the NBA.
AAP · Jan 31 Sworn to success: the motto behind Cadel race winner New Zealand cyclist Ally Wollaston overcame illness to become the first men's or women's two-time winner at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road race.
AAP · Jan 31 Golden Open fortnight ends in disappointment for Aussie Jason Kubler, whose fiancee Maddison Inglis secured a life-changing pay day at Melbourne Park, has gone down in the Australian Open men's doubles final.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 31 Heatwave across Australia’s south-east continues for eighth day ahead of a welcome cool change The BoM forecasts parts of inland NSW will exceed 45C on Saturday, with Thargomindah in Queensland to reach 46C, Mildura 45C and Canberra 41C
AAP · Jan 30 'Milestone deal' for 100,000 first homes target Other states are "very keen to sign up" to a federal plan for 100,000 new first homes after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the opening deal.
AAP · Jan 30 Australia does what it can as US aid cuts savage PNG Care International lost funding for several projects in the Pacific following the US retreat from foreign aid. Australia is attempting to help.
AAP · Jan 30 For Oz music, this is the best of times - and the worst While Australian artists are rushing the Grammys, local musicians are fighting to be heard at home.
AAP · Jan 30 Convict rebels recast as first political demonstrators A new exhibition explores how the convicts who landed on Australian shores 250 years ago set the tone for political activism forevermore.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 30 Chalmers rejects opposition claims Labor is fuelling inflation, and says he is ‘impatient for reform’ Australian treasurer ‘open’ to tax reform and says the government wants to tackle intergenerational inequity