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NBL leaders United dig deep to beat Breakers

A clutch free-throw from Matthew Dellavedova has delivered Melbourne United a hard-earned 82-81 NBL win against the New Zealand Breakers in New Plymouth.

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Australian Open order of play and day 2 schedule

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Australian Open 2024 men’s form guide: players to watch in Melbourne

Defending champion Novak Djokovic is chasing his 11th title at Melbourne Park but who is likely to provide the competition at the Australian Open?

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Olam's Tigers move confirmed in Storm NRL swap deal

Centre Justin Olam will shift to Wests Tigers while backrower Shawn Blore will go the other way to Melbourne in an immediate NRL swap deal.

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'Mature' Medvedev to turn over new leaf in Melbourne

Daniil Medvedev has happily played the villain at the Australian Open but the world No.3 insists he's matured and will be trying to keep his head down in 2024.

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Open's champion mums returning to the fray

Former Australian Open champions Caroline Wozniacki, Angelique Kerber and Naomi Osaka are all returning to Melbourne Park after having children.

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Melbourne mum breaks ultramarathon polar world record

Donna Urquhart trained for nine months to break a world record, completing the feat after running more than 1300km through freezing cold, high winds and snow.

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Stabbing accused dumps lawyer mid-court hearing

A man accused of stabbing five people in a rampage across inner Melbourne has dumped his lawyer in the middle of a court hearing, opting to represent himself.

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Melbourne GP suspended for treating family members

A Victorian GP has been suspended for six months for treating six members of her own family when she wasn't supposed to.

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Melbourne GP cleared after sex with patient in toilets

A Melbourne doctor who had drunken sex with a patient in the toilets of a bar has been cleared of any wrongdoing by a tribunal.

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Arrests as tobacco shop goes up in smoke after attacks

Police have arrested three men with alleged bikie links over arson attacks on tobacco shops in Melbourne.

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A short history of the Australian Open – from a Perth Zoo sideshow to economic juggernaut

From relatively humble beginnings, the Australian Open has emerged as a centrepiece in both the global tennis and Australian sporting calendar. With the 2024 tournament approaching, the event is now a centurion – it’s been 101 years since it became a designated grand slam, and 119 years since the very…

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Australian Open Men’s Predictions: Can Anyone Stop Novak Djokovic?

Down Under, the Serbian star has won 10 times and enters the 2024 tournament as the No. 1 seed. But how does the competition match up?

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Not just tennis: how the Australian Open became the ‘biggest’ event of the summer

From influencers to luxury brand sponsors, Melbourne’s grand slam is now widely viewed as a high point of the city’s sporting and social calendar

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Watch: Novak Djokovic plays cricket, Steve Smith enjoys tennis with Australian Open champion

NEW DELHI: Fans at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne were up for a treat on Thursday as they witnessed tennis legend Novak Djokovic and cricket stalwart Steve Smith having a blast together on court ahead of the Australian Open.

The Times of India

Sumit Nagal one match away from making Australian Open main draw

NEW DELHI: Ace Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal is on the verge of securing a spot in the main draw of the Australian Open after advancing to the final round of the qualifying tournament in Melbourne.

The Guardian - AU

Swathes of Melbourne could face flooding from rising sea levels, new long-term modelling suggests

Government analysis finds climate change could see a quarter of Port Philip council area facing inundation from a 1.1-metre sea level rise and one-in-100-chance storm

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Sniffer Dogs Will Be Used At A Melb Festival Following Mass Overdose And Have We Learnt Nothing

Victoria Police will have sniffer dogs at an upcoming festival following the overdose of a number of people at a rave in Melbourne.

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Demon Oliver takes extended leave amid personal issues

Melbourne gun Clayton Oliver has been placed on extended leave and has not returned to AFL pre-season training with his teammates.

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Arson attack probe over suspicious tobacco shop fire

An investigation is under way into whether a suspicious fire at a Melbourne tobacco shop is linked to a spate of arson attacks.

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Aryna Sabalenka Returns to Melbourne: A Beautiful Reunion Begins

Experience the sheer delight of Aryna Sabalenka's return to Melbourne as she expresses gratitude for the warmth, memories, and joy of being back where she ...

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Seachangers help Brisbane property prices top Melbourne

A wave of interstate migrants seeking sun over lockdowns has helped average dwelling prices in Brisbane surpass Melbourne for the first time in a decade.

The Independent UK

Returning stars and big names provide intrigue ahead of Australian Open

Naomi Osaka and Emma Raducanu are back while Novak Djokovic is bidding for slam title number 25.

The Guardian - AU

Olive branch offered to save 250 trees from being chopped down for new Melbourne bike path

Alternative to 1km path in Caulfield East has been proposed by the government to the local council

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Sinner makes early Open statement after big 2023 finish

Italian world No.4 Jannik Sinner is looking to continue a dominant end to 2023 and crack his first grand slam title at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

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