Like grand slam tennis, the biggest challenge the Olympics faces is to attract people who may not even care for the sports themselves. But that needs space.

The Australian Open is over for the locals. Some Australians impressed and others didn't live up to expectations. Here's how we graded them.

Australia Day remains a complicated and divisive day for many, including Indigenous Australians, who were among the thousands that took part in Invasion Day rallies in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. For others, it was a chance to celebrate or enjoy a long weekend before the new year really kicks into gear next week.

Police are investigating the death of a person in a house fire in Melbourne’s west. It’s believed the occupant died after neighbours pulled them from a burning Deer Park home on Thursday afternoon, and commenced CPR. A second occupant has been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Novak Djokovic said he was braced for "a big battle" after setting up a blockbuster Australian Open quarter-final with Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday.

Novak Djokovic has received the apologies he wanted from the Australian Open's local broadcaster and its employee who insulted him on the air.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — It wasn't often pretty, but two-time defending Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka extended a few impressive streaks on Friday while becoming one of the first players to advance to the fourth round of the year's opening Grand Slam tournament.

He is yet to progress past this point at Melbourne Park in his career ... sustained at last month's Brisbane International, unable to generate power on his serve or move freely around the court.

All the list changes for every club ahead of the 2025 Smithy's VFL season. Continue below to see each club's confirmed list changes as announced to January.

Given his success in the history of the Australian Open, Melbourne Park has planned to create a statue of Novak Djokovic. Tournament coordinator Craig Tiley acknowledged the 37-year-old’s unprecedented accomplishment of capturing 10 Australian Open titles,

Forecast issued at 5:05 am EDT on Wednesday 29 January 2025. A cloudy morning, becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h increasing to 20 to 30 km/h in the afternoon. Fire Danger - High Sun protection recommended from 9:30 am to ...

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