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Victoria's Omicron COVID-19 wave looks to have peaked, but what happens next?

Victoria's COVID-19 rollercoaster looks to be in a welcome descent, but experts are warning the end of summer holidays is likely to lead to another uptick in cases.

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What would Novak do? – Daniil Medvedev draws inspiration from Djokovic

Russian Medvedev saved a match point on his way to a late-night five-set victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime at Melbourne Park.

The Independent UK

'What would Novak do?' inspires Medvedev

World No.2 Daniil Medvedev is in the Australian Open semi-finals after conjuring up the spirit of Novak Djokovic in Melbourne.

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Tsitsipas Hammers Sinner to Book Australian Open Semis Spot

Stefanos Tsitsipas will be hoping it is third time lucky in an Australian Open semi-final following his scintillating performance against Jannik Sinner in the last eight on Wednesday. A semi-finalist in Melbourne in 2019 and 2021, the Greek defeated Italian Sinner 6-3 6-4 6-2 at Rod Laver Arena in just…

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Melb United win eighth straight in NBL

Melbourne United have staved off a late surge by the Bullets to win their eighth straight game in the NBL, running out 84-82 victors in Brisbane.

AAP

How the 'Where is Peng Shuai?' T-shirt rule has rocked the Australian Open

NEW DELHI: The Australian Open this time has been in the news even before the tournament started. Thanks largely to the Novak Djokovic visa row and also the Peng Shuai story.

The Times of India

Danielle Collins bounces back from surgery to set up Iga Swiatek semi-final at Australian Open

Former Roland Garros champion Iga Swiatek will take on Danielle Collins in the semi-finals of the Australian Open after both won their last-eight encounters in the Melbourne heat on Wednesday.

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Thousands march in Invasion Day protests across Australia as dawn service held online

Melbourne ceremony livestreamed due to Covid and Aboriginal Tent Embassy commemorates 50th anniversary

The Guardian - AU

Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott excited ahead of retirement match at Melbourne Park

Win or lose in Thursday's final at Melbourne Park, Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott will have no regrets as he moves into retirement after a decorated career on the court.

ABC News

Australia Day 2022: Fireworks launched to mark end of revelry and protests

Fireworks light up the sky as the curtain closes on a day of celebrations and protests after Australia welcomed more than 16,000 new citizens, with the nation urged to "walk together as one mob".

ABC News

Melbourne Victory fined over fans' homophobic abuse towards Adelaide player Josh Cavallo

In issuing the penalty, the governing body said it had considered Victory's prompt denunciation of the behaviour and its commitment to banning "any individuals identified as having engaged in the conduct" from future matches.

ABC News

Cook statue vandalised in Melbourne

Protesters have covered a Captain Cook statue in a Melbourne park with red paint to mark Invasion Day.

AAP

Crowds march for Invasion Day protests – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Makeshift screens, censored films and ASIO: how the Melbourne International Film Festival began 70 years ago

On the Australia Day weekend in 1952, a group of die-hard film buffs put on a film festival. They had selected the leafy hills of Olinda in Victoria’s Dandenong Ranges for the event. They expected 80 people – but more than 600 turned up!

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'Made the announcement too soon': Sania Mirza on her retirement

MELBOURNE: Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, who recently announced that 2022 would be her last season, says she had made the announcement too soon and was "regretting" it since she was being asked about it all the time.

The Independent UK

Ashleigh Barty and Rafael Nadal make the semis – day nine at the Australian Open

The story of the ninth day of action from Melbourne Park.

AAP

Brilliant Barty powers into Open semis

World No.1 Ash Barty has breezed past American Jessica Pegula to advance to the Australian Open semi-finals at Melbourne Park.

The Independent UK

Australian Open LIVE: Gael Monfils vs Matteo Berrettini result after Rafael Nadal and Ashleigh Barty win

Relive all the action from a dramatic day in Melbourne Park as the quarter-final stage got underway

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The Independent UK

Australian reportedly killed when explosive vest detonates

Police are investigating the death of a man who was reportedly killed when an explosive vest he was wearing detonated while he was driving his car in the Australian city of Melbourne

The Times of India

Tsitsipas and Kanepi reach Australian Open quarterfinals

It was an evening of electric exchanges at Melbourne Park - strokes and stories - that made for compelling viewing.

AAP

Man charged with daughter, mother murders

A man has been charged over the double murder of his young daughter and her mum in Melbourne's northeast earlier this month.

AAP

Accused knife attacker says he's a victim

A man accused of a violent attack on two people on a busy Melbourne road says he was the victim after he was beaten with a shovel.

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: inland rail goes off track, Australians told to leave Ukraine, Paul Kelly’s best gig

Tuesday: can the 1,700km rail route between Melbourne and Brisbane live up to its hype? Plus: Paul Kelly reflects on his most memorable concert

AAP

Melburnians are using too much water

The days of harsh water restrictions may be over, but Melbourne's water companies are coming together in an effort to reduce everyone's water consumption.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s inland rail: a long-held dream, but for whom and at what cost?

Gabrielle Chan looks at how we got our current inland rail route and the sharp divides over what the line should achieve

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