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Australian Open schedule change announced amid forecasts of extreme heat

Extreme heat is expected in Melbourne and Australian Open organisers have responded by changing Saturday’s schedule

The Independent UK

'Not calm': Medvedev pulls off great Aussie Open escape

Three-time Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev has narrowly avoided suffering a first-week exit from Melbourne Park for the second year running.

AAP

Showdown locked in for Eels, Lomax NRL courtroom biff

Parramatta Eels will get a swift answer in court as to whether their former winger Zac Lomax can exit the club early and defect to the Melbourne Storm.

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Writers Victoria has been defunded – but writers’ centres are ‘fundamental’ to literary culture

Writers Victoria, one of a national network of centres providing crucial support and employment to writers, has lost its funding – putting its “very survival” at risk. Its loss would make Victoria (whose capital, Melbourne, is a UNESCO City of Literature) the only mainland state without a state government-funded peak…

The Conversation

Alcaraz eases into fourth round after Sabalenka wins tense match – as it happened

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz defeats Corentin Moutet of France in three sets after women’s No 1 Aryna Sabalenka also progressed

The Guardian - AU

Historical monuments vandalised in Melbourne in run-up to Australia Day

Pioneer Monument toppled and smashed and Separation Memorial sprayed with graffiti

The Independent UK

Venues confirmed for 2027 Rugby World Cup with Melbourne Cricket Ground not included

Two stadiums in Sydney will be utilised for the tournament, while Melbourne’s games will be played at Docklands Stadium

The Independent UK

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Australian Open 2026: Sinner and Osaka advance, Bencic crashes out – as it happened

Jannik Sinner continued his title defence, Naomi Osaka won a tetchy contest and qualifier Nikola Bartunkova shocked Belinda Bencic

The Guardian - UK

Eels take Lomax to court after collapse in Storm talks

Parramatta have launched legal action against former Eels star Zac Lomax over his bid to return to the NRL with the Melbourne Storm.

AAP

Children cook meals for needy and mourners lay wreaths for Bondi attack victims on national day of mourning

Australians urged to do a good deed – or mitzvah – as Anthony Albanese says day is ‘opportunity for us as a nation to wrap our arms around the Jewish community’

The Guardian - AU

Australian Open 2026: Novak Djokovic eases to clinical win over Francesco Maestrelli – as it happened

Ten-time winner swats aside Italian qualifier 6-3 6-2 6-2 with efficient display in the second round at Melbourne Park

The Guardian - AU

‘Land back’: colonial monuments destroyed and vandalised in Melbourne’s Flagstaff gardens

Statues commemorating Australia’s colonial history have been targets for vandalism in Melbourne as 26 January approaches

The Guardian - AU

'Death to Australia': vandals target colonial statues

Two monuments in a major city's CBD have been defaced in the lead-up to Australia Day, with leaders condemning the vandalism as disgraceful and despicable.

AAP

PM tells memorial ‘I am deeply and profoundly sorry’ government could not protect victims – as it happened

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Tennis Mailbag: Craig Tiley’s Future Looms Over Australian Open

The USTA has reportedly pursued the Tennis Australia CEO. Plus, Novak Djokovic’s pursuit of a 25th major and more from Melbourne.

Autosport

Cadillac reveals real target for its first F1 race

Cadillac F1 boss Graeme Lowdon says a successful 2026 season-opener in Melbourne will be about executing well and earning rivals' respect

The Guardian - UK

Carlos Alcaraz marches on at Australian Open after golfing with Roger Federer

Carlos Alcaraz’s preparations for his second-round victory at the Australian Open included a round of golf in Melbourne with Roger Federer

Motorsport

Graeme Lowdon outlines Cadillac’s true target for its first F1 race

Cadillac F1 boss Graeme Lowdon says a successful 2026 season-opener in Melbourne will be about executing well and earning rivals' respect

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The Independent UK

Cameron Norrie gets into party spirit as he reaches Australian Open third round

The 26th seed battled to a four-set win over Emilio Nava in a great atmosphere at Melbourne Park.

Radio France Internationale

French tennis star Moutet advances to Australian Open tie with top seed Alcaraz

French tennis star Corentin Moutet on Wednesday moved into a third round clash at the Australian Open in Melbourne with the top seed Carlos Alcaraz after seeing off the American qualifier Michael Zheng.

AAP

De Minaur overcomes big-serving Serb to advance in Open

Australia's world No.6 Alex de Minaur has advanced to the third round at Melbourne Park for the sixth-straight year after powering past Serb Hamad Medjedovic.

AAP

Papenhuyzen reveals moment he pulled pin on NRL career

Former Melbourne No.1 Ryan Papenhuyzen has outlined the real reasons why he made the brave call to step away from the NRL.

AAP

Sam Harper nets Big Bash League season award

Sam Harper has continued his strong white-ball form with the Melbourne Stars wicketkeeper being named the Big Bash League player of the season.

AAP

Alcaraz swings with Federer while chasing career slam

Carlos Alcaraz has revealed he is playing golf with Roger Federer rather than practising on his down days while chasing a career grand slam in Melbourne.

AAP

Arzani back in A-League with World Cup in mind

A former Socceroos boy wonder is returning to Melbourne City in a bid to rejuvenate his hopes of returning to the Australian squad for the World Cup.

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