Djokovic cherishes new slam record, into AO third round Novak Djokovic has surged past Roger Federer for the most grand slam matches played while beating Jaime Faria to move into the Australian Open third round. AAP · Jan 15, 2025
Big guns Alcaraz, Djokovic through to Open third round Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz has eased his way to the Australian Open third round, while fellow title contender Novak Djokovic took a more difficult path. AAP · Jan 15, 2025
Teenager Jones no match for former Wimbledon champ Teen prodigy Emerson Jones' grand slam debut has ended in a 53-minute first-round Australian Open exit at the hands of former Wimbledon champ Elena Rybakina. AAP · Jan 14, 2025
Aiava back in charge of her tennis Destanee at Open Former teen prodigy Destanee Aiava has emerged from the dark days to rediscover her love for tennis and make the Australian Open second round for a first time. AAP · Jan 14, 2025
Alcaraz breezes past Shevchenko in strong Open start Spain's Carlos Alcaraz is into the second round of the Australian Open after a straight-sets win over Khazakhstan's Alexander Shevchenko. AAP · Jan 13, 2025
Tomljanovic savours fighting Australian Open victory Three-time grand slam quarter-finalist Ajla Tomljanovic has avenged a loss last week to American Ashlyn Krueger to power into the Australian Open second round. AAP · Jan 13, 2025
Pollies draw up election blueprints as vote looms With just a few months before Australians hit the polls, the major parties have their work cut out for them as they scramble to perfect their public images. AAP · Jan 12, 2025
Young Brit avoiding social media ahead of Kyrgios clash Brit Jacob Fearnley has deleted his Instagram account, such has been the intense reaction to drawing Nick Kyrgios in the Australian Open first round. AAP · Jan 12, 2025
Mirra Andreeva cruises into 2nd round at Melbourne Park Russian teen Mirra Andreeva and 2024 Australian Open runner-up Qinwen Zheng are through to the second round on a rain-interrupted day one at Melbourne Park. AAP · Jan 12, 2025
Calls for permanent pill testing after festival success The first festival pill-testing trial in Victoria has been hailed a success after 40 per cent of patrons indicated they would use smaller doses of their drugs. AAP · Jan 3, 2025
Aussie Purcell accepts provisional tennis doping ban Australian doubles star Max Purcell has voluntarily accepted a provisional suspension after admitting to a breach of doping rules in a medical clinic blunder. AAP · Dec 23, 2024
Retiring backbencher gifts a lump of coal for Christmas A retiring backbencher known for his staunch opposition of a net-zero carbon emissions target has taken a swipe at his party leader on his way out the door. AAP · Dec 20, 2024
Australia boosts Solomons support as China pact stopgap A security pact between Australia and Solomon Islands will strengthen the Pacific nation's domestic police force and reduce the need for any Chinese assistance. AAP · Dec 20, 2024
Productivity slump worsens Australia's deficit dilemma Australia needs to get productivity growth back on track to pay for structural spending increases and avoid endless deficits, economists warn. AAP · Dec 18, 2024
AAP · Dec 17, 2024 Sams blasts Thunder home as Konstas stars on debut Daniel Sams delivered an extraordinary display of hitting to spearhead the Sydney Thunder to a thrilling two-wicket win over the Adelaide Strikers.
AAP · Dec 14, 2024 Time machine to Pompeii: blockbuster opens in Australia History-buffs can walk the streets of ancient Pompeii in a multi-sensory summer blockbuster at the National Museum of Australia.
AAP · Dec 11, 2024 Vulnerability and honesty helped save tennis star In an emotional speech to the National Press Club, Jelena Dokic has told how speaking out about her mental and physical abuse helped to save her.
AAP · Dec 10, 2024 Thousands of families in line for cheaper childcare More than 60,000 families would access three days of subsidised childcare while an access test branded punitive will be scrapped under a Labor policy.
AAP · Dec 9, 2024 Alex de Minaur, Matt Ebden share Newcombe Medal Alex de Minaur has claimed his third Newcombe Medal, sharing Australian tennis's top individual honour with veteran doubles star Matt Ebden.
AAP · Dec 2, 2024 'Line in the sand': Green vows GWS will do better GWS are determined to right their wrongs, with Tom Green saying his team will learn from their AFL finals crash-out and post-season function scandal.
AAP · Dec 1, 2024 Environment 'unfinished business' for PM as polls near The government is facing opposing calls to introduce and scrap environmental protection laws after a bid to pass it in parliament was abandoned last minute.
AAP · Dec 1, 2024 Hint of consumer recovery to keep RBA focused on prices Australia's retail sales enjoyed a boost from an early start to Black Friday discounting and recovering bank balances following tax cuts.
AAP · Nov 30, 2024 Mass deportations ruled out under immigration powers The immigration minister is defending a suite of powers making it easier to deport people without valid visas following criticism from human rights groups.
AAP · Nov 29, 2024 Migrants, Indigenous people at higher risk of slavery Modern slavery remains a significant concern in Australia, with those facing barriers to recourse and justice at a heightened risk of exploitation.
AAP · Nov 29, 2024 Eye of political storm nears as focus turns to polls After passing a flurry of bills at the eleventh hour, Labor is spruiking its wins ahead of a much-anticipated federal election.