The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Through the heatwave haze, the hypocrisy of Australia’s fossil fuel policy shines bright

The heatwave in Melbourne and Adelaide this week is likely to become the norm. We should prepare now

The Guardian - AU · Jan 27

Australian Open 2026: Melbourne heatwave turns Alcaraz, De Minaur matches brutal

Extreme heat in Melbourne is reshaping the Australian Open 2026, pushing players like Alcaraz and De Minaur to physical limits and raising questions about safety and fairness.

International Business Times UK · Jan 27

Coco Gauff wants more privacy for players after Australian Open exit

The third seed slumped to a 6-1 6-2 defeat inside an hour at Melbourne Park.

The Independent UK · Jan 27

Aryna Sabalenka turns up the heat on Iva Jovic to book semi-final spot

Sabalenka claimed a 6-3 6-0 victory against 18-year-old American Iva Jovic as temperatures soared in Melbourne.

The Independent UK · Jan 27

Swiatek faces torrid Open test against familiar foe

A formidable force stands in the path of Iga Swiatek and another step towards a career grand slam in the Australian Open quarter-finals in Melbourne.

AAP · Jan 27

Sabalenka wants fitness tracker ban overturned

Aryna Sabalenka powered into the Australian Open semi-finals on a stinking hot Melbourne day before pleading with officials to let players wear health trackers.

AAP · Jan 27

'I can't miss': how Shelton plans to stop Sinner

Former semi-finalist Ben Shelton has been flying under the radar but reckons he can stop two-time defending AO champ Jannik Sinner at Melbourne Park.

AAP · Jan 27

Australian Open insulates tennis from extreme heat but still faces million-dollar hit

Crowd numbers shrink and fans keep Melbourne Park visits brief while Rod Laver and Margaret Court Arenas protected by roofs and aircon

The Guardian - AU · Jan 27

'Crazy heat' sends players, fans scurrying at AO

Sweltering conditions forced the Australian Open exclusively indoors for six hours, before relief arrived for Alex de Minaur's blockbuster quarter-final.

AAP · Jan 26

Aussie towns among world's hottest in 'unheard of' heat

Multiple temperature records have been broken in sweltering conditions across several states, with some Australian towns recording their hottest day ever.

AAP · Jan 26