Djokovic's new approach heading into the Australian Open: '24 is not a bad number' Novak Djokovic is gearing up for another shot at a 25th Grand Slam title The Independent UK · Jan 17
Wollaston wins first Tour stage, crash hits Australians New Zealand sprinter Ally Wollaston has won the first stage of the Tour Down Under, after a late crash ruined the hopes of the Australian Liv AlUla Jayco team. AAP · Jan 17
Injury thwarts Iain Jensen's Aussie SailGP homecoming Australia's Iain Jensen has been ruled out of the Perth SailGP due to a knee injury and may also be sidelined for the next two events. AAP · Jan 17
Filipino migrant worker’s death in NSW referred to federal police Deputy state coroner concludes 21-year-old, who died after exiting a moving vehicle, was ‘exploited’ and exposed to ‘potentially criminal’ conduct in five weeks in Australia The Guardian - AU · Jan 17
Venus Williams set to break age record at the Australian Open on Sunday Venus Williams was 17 when she first played the Australian Open in 1998 The Independent UK · Jan 17
Joy triumphs over despair for Nick Cave and Bad Seeds Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds are opening the final iteration of their triumphant Wild God Tour with their first Australian show in almost 10 years. AAP · Jan 17
‘Nothing has hit me that hard’: spate of ACL injuries highlights lack of A-League Women investment Australia’s top women’s football league does not have dedicated data or research to explore why so many players continue to suffer a serious knee injury The Guardian - AU · Jan 16
Woman dies as wild weather lashes east coast A woman has died when a branch fell on her car as dangerous thunderstorms lash parts of Australia's east coast, prompting hundreds of calls for help. AAP · Jan 16
Five Great Reads: Greenlanders on invasion, falling in love with the bush, and Alan Rickman tributes to make you cry Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey The Guardian - AU · Jan 16
Work of key women added to vast photography collection One of Australia's biggest photography collections was missing the work of some important women artists but recent acquisitions are helping fix that. AAP · Jan 16
Hogan hero: Aussies open U19 World Cup defence in style Steven Hogan scored a ton in Australia Under-19s' victory over Ireland to open their World Cup title defence in Namibia. AAP · Jan 16
UK's Children Could Be Banned From Social Media As Keir Starmer Hints at Tough New Rules for Under-16s The UK is now exploring the possibility of restricting children under 16 years old from using social media to protect their well-being. International Business Times UK · Jan 16
'This is torture': Chucky's Dakar hell nearly over Australian champ Daniel Sanders keeps showing remarkable bravery to soldier on at the Dakar Rally -- but his motorcycle crown is destined for Ricky Brabec. AAP · Jan 16
Testing times for English cricket Letters: Readers respond to Emma John’s article on the difference in attitudes to the game in England and Australia The Guardian - UK · Jan 16
AAP · Jan 16 Getting uncomfortable key for Madison's Open defence Reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys has flagged some additions to her game as she returns to Melbourne Park.
International Business Times UK · Jan 16 Launch of 'Unregulated' ChatGPT Health in Australia: 'Misguidance or Harmful Misinformation?' Australia's launch of ChatGPT Health raises safety and regulation concerns amid hopes it can aid healthcare, but experts warn of risks from unregulated AI advice.
Woman & Home · Jan 16 We're so ready for warmer weather after seeing Zara Tindall's Australian shopping trip outfit Last year during the Magic Millions Carnival she browsed the shops wearing an easy breezy dress and bag combination
The Guardian - AU · Jan 16 ‘He’s taught me more about living than life itself’: on the road with Niki and Jimmy At 17 Niki vowed to give her newborn son, born blind and profoundly disabled, the best life she could. Thirty years on she and Jimmy are travelling Australia in a Toyota Troopy, balancing hard-won freedom with constant care
The Guardian - AU · Jan 16 Australia’s confidence in Trump’s US has evaporated. What will it take for the alliance to rupture? The superpower still plays a critical role in the Pacific, but there will be no going back to the liberal world order even after this presidential term ends, analysts agree
The Guardian - AU · Jan 16 As Adelaide rolls out the welcome mat to cycling world for Tour Down Under, I feel ashamed Australia’s WorldTour race on my local roads fills me with pride, but as the years go on it feels like hosting international friends in a house that is visibly on fire
The Guardian - AU · Jan 16 ‘You need to hang up now’: Australians report surveillance of phone calls with relatives in Iran amid uprising One man speaking to his mother in Iran from Australia said ‘I could hear her talking to someone else on the line’
The Guardian - AU · Jan 16 NSW could adopt UK-style laws to ban ‘intifada’ protest slogans. How would it work? Inquiry into banning pro-Palestine phrase warned against importing ‘repressive models’ from overseas, while legal experts say UK model could be incompatible with Australia’s constitution
The Guardian - AU · Jan 16 Alex de Minaur out to break new ground as next generation boost Australia hopes World No 6 aims to progress past quarter-finals at a grand slam, while Maya Joint is Australia’s first seeded woman at Melbourne Park since 2022
Cycling News · Jan 16 'I'm afraid that the level goes down' – Could the latest Women's WorldTour rule changes pile the pressure onto riders and ultimately harm the sport? Team managers say regulation reforms, including more mandatory race participation, have increased pressure on riders and teams and will bring smaller pelotons in top level races
International Business Times UK · Jan 16 Who Is Craig Silvey? Australian Author Arrested Over Paedophilia Allegations—What We Know About the Charges So Far Children's book author Craig Silvey has been arrested over alleged child exploitation offences.