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Captain Cook and Queen Victoria statues vandalised in Melbourne ahead of Australia Day

Vandals who cut down the statue of British naval officer Cook wrote 'the colony will fall' on the plinth

Evening Standard · Jan 25, 2024

Australian Open: Dayana Yastremska stays in the hunt

MELBOURNE: Dayana Yastremska, the 23-year-old Ukrainian qualifier, kept her dream run at the Australian Open alive when she stormed into the semifinals with a convincing win over 19-year-old Czech Linda Noskova. On a blazing hot day, Yastremska powered to a 6-3, 6-4 win to reach the penultimate round of a…

The Times of India · Jan 25, 2024

At 43, Rohan Bopanna makes history as oldest World No. 1 in doubles

MELBOURNE: Rohan Bopanna's pepper-salt beard speaks of a durability that has survived the test of time. At age 43, he will be the oldest ATP doubles No.1 in history when the new rankings come out on Monday.

The Times of India · Jan 25, 2024

Invasion Day 2024: a guide to protest marches and events across Australia on 26 January

People will be gathering at smoking ceremonies, concerts and protests in solidarity with First Nations people. Find a rally or event near you

The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2024

Zheng Qinwen downs Anna Kalinskaya to reach Australian Open semis

NEW DELHI: Zheng Qinwen overcame a slow start to secure a commanding victory over Russian Anna Kalinskaya with a scoreline of 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-1 in Melbourne on Wednesday. This triumph propels the Chinese 12th seed into the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the first time.

The Times of India · Jan 24, 2024

Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev 'destroyed' by gruelling five-set win to reach semi-finals

Hubert Hurkacz dispatched in searing Melbourne heat

Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2024

Qualifier Dayana Yastremska beats Linda Noskova to book Melbourne semi-final spot

Dayana Yastremska makes history as the first women's qualifier to reach the Australian Open semi-finals since 1978.

The Hindu · Jan 24, 2024

Hunter storms into Australian Open doubles semi-finals

Australian tennis golden girl Storm Hunter has won through to the women's doubles semi-finals at the Australian Open as she seeks a maiden grand slam crown.

AAP · Jan 24, 2024

Sabalenka relishing Australian Open shot at Coco Gauff

Something must give when titleholder Aryna Sabalenka, on a 12-match win streak in Melbourne, faces US Open champion Coco Gauff in the Australian Open semis.

AAP · Jan 24, 2024

Decades-long flesh eating ulcer mystery solved

Melbourne scientists have confirmed mosquitoes are responsible for carrying the bacteria behind flesh-eating ulcers, solving a decades-long medical mystery.

AAP · Jan 23, 2024