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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!

The Conversation

'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 Times of India

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.

The Independent UK

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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.

AAP

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

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 Independent UK

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.

The Times of India

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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.

AAP

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

The Guardian - AU

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.

AAP

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

The Guardian - AU

Tennis Australia boss responds to reports Novak Djokovic will sue following deportation

Novak Djokovic was kicked out of Melbourne without having a chance to defend his Australian Open title, leading to suggestions the unvaccinated Serb is ready to sue those behind the decision

Daily Mirror

Daniil Medvedev survives but Aryna Sabalenka ousted on marathon Australian Open day

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Felix Auger-Aliassime also hung on to reach the quarter-finals as Alize Cornet stole the show on a gruelling day in Melbourne

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Daily Mirror

Daniil Medvedev rages about 'boring' approach from rival during Australian Open meltdown

Raging Russian Medvedev was heard shouting that his opponent Maxime Cressy was 'boring' and 'lucky' in an extraordinary on-court rant in Melbourne

The Conversation

Novak Djokovic was detained for five days – refugees in the same hotel have been there for years

When Novak Djokovic arrived at a Melbourne airport to compete in the 2022 Australian Open, his next stop was not the tennis court but rather the Park hotel, a hotel-turned-immigration detention centre. The Australian government’s reasoning was simple: Djokovic did not meet the country’s vaccination requirements.

Nottingham Post

Nottingham Forest fans left stunned by surprise goal for frozen-out defender

Carl Jenkinson completed a loan move from the Reds to Australian side Melbourne City last week

The Guardian - UK

Cornet outlasts Halep in Australia heat to reach first grand slam quarter-final

Alizé Cornet, 32, was in tears after finally reaching the last eight at the Australian Open on her 60th consecutive attempt at a grand slam

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Evening Standard

Simona Halep and Aryna Sabalenka crash out of Australian Open

Two of the favourites for the women’s Australian Open title crashed out in Melbourne on Monday as No2 seed Aryna Sabalenka and two-time Grand Slam winner Simona Halep were defeated in three sets.

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A Hefty Heatwave Is Gonna Hit Melbourne This Week So Say Goodbye To Your Melting Friends

Crank the aircon and say your prayers.

AAP

Victorian killer tried to blame his victim

A Melbourne man who killed his housemate Paramjeet Singh suggested that his friends tell police the victim had stabbed himself in the neck.

ABC News

Is the sun finally setting on Australia's 'hermit kingdom'?

Two years ago, Western Australia slammed its doors shut and went in a different direction to the rest of the nation. But the sun may be setting on its days behind a hard border, despite its delayed reopening.

The Guardian - AU

Google warns of ‘devastating’ impact if court ruling on defamatory hyperlinks not overturned

Tech company says it will be forced to ‘censor’ search results if $40,000 damages win for Melbourne solicitor is allowed to stand

The Independent UK

Ashleigh Barty keeps home hopes high – day seven at the Australian Open

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

The Guardian - UK

Madison Keys rediscovers her joy to burst into Australian Open contention

American had been beset by anxiety and sunk in rankings but a new mindset helped her stun Paula Badosa in Melbourne

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