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'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.

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

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The Guardian - AU

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.

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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

Autosport

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Motorsport

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.

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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.

Radio France Internationale

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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Mellowing Medvedev building nicely at Melbourne Park

A three-time runner-up, his fellow Russian firebrand and a former semi-finalist are among the men's seeds into the Australian Open third round in Melbourne.

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Man’s Body Found Hours After An 18 Y.O. Woman Was Stabbed In Melbourne

The woman is now in a stable condition after she was rushed to hospital with life-threatening in juries.

The Guardian - AU

Alcaraz wins in straight sets after Sabalenka eases through – as it happened

The men’s and women’s No 1s progressed to third round at Melbourne Park with few issues on day four

The Guardian - UK

Kasatkina frustrated after defeat on day of mixed fortunes for Australian players

Melbourne is known for its unpredictable winds and it blew both ways for Australian tennis fans on Tuesday

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Australian Open tennis chiefs bid au revoir to French tennis star Monfils

Veteran French tennis player Gael Monfils was given an on-court homage on Tuesday after losing his first round match at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

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The Independent UK

Katie Boulter takes confidence from Australian Open defeat to Belinda Bencic

Boulter was beaten 6-0 7-5 by the 10th seed in the first round at Melbourne Park.

The Guardian - UK

Bencic delivers statement Australian Open performance to outclass Boulter

Katie Boulter had told herself all the pressure was on the 10th seed Belinda Bencic, but the Briton fell in a 6-0, 7-5 defeat at Melbourne Park

The Guardian - UK

Australian Open 2026: Osaka opens ‘jellyfish season’ with win, Tsitsipas battles through – as it happened

Jannik Sinner started his title defence, Naomi Osaka won in three sets after turning heads with her outfit and Katie Boulter was beaten by the in-form Belinda Bencic

The Independent UK

Joao Fonseca knocked out of Australian Open in first round after physical struggles

Fonseca was upset by 85th-ranked American Eliot Spizzirri as the Brazilian struggled on his return to Melbourne

AAP

Hobart skipper Ellis to miss do-or-die Big Bash final

The Hobart Hurricanes will be without quick and captain Nathan Ellis for their elimination Big Bash League final against the Melbourne Stars.

The Guardian - AU

Albanese condemns ‘antisemitic hate incident’ in which Jewish boys ‘ran for their lives’ in Melbourne

Police investigate after Nazi slogans allegedly yelled at schoolboys in St Kilda East on Monday night

AAP

No excuses as Joint bombs out in Melbourne Park shocker

Aussie women's No.1 Maya Joint has suffered a shock first-round loss after arriving at Melbourne Park as the first women's home seed since the great Ash Barty.

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