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Australian Open live: Alcaraz reveals key to breakthrough win after De Minaur masterclass

Alcaraz will take on Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals after reaching the last four of the Australian Open for the first time

The Independent UK

More than 1,000 families told to evacuate as bushfires rage and temperatures near 50C in Australia

Fire in forested region southwest of Melbourne breaches containment lines and threatens half a dozen towns

The Independent UK

Elina Svitolina humbles Coco Gauff to set up Sabalenka semi in Australian Open

Coco Gauff was well beaten by Elina Svitolina, who next faces the rampant Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open semi-finals

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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

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

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

'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.

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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

'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

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

Man charged after allegedly making comments aligned with neo-Nazi ideology at Sydney anti-immigration march

Thousands of people across Sydney and Melbourne take part in March for Australia rallies on Invasion Day

The Guardian - AU

Invasion Day: police investigate ‘device’ thrown into Perth crowd as huge marches held across Australia

Anti-immigration protesters clash with First Nations people and supporters in Melbourne and Canberra at otherwise peaceful rallies

The Guardian - AU

Jessica Pegula Was Pumped to Not Wear a Chiefs Jersey After Win Over Madison Keys

Jessica Pegula won a friendly bet with podcast co-host Madison Keys following their match in the Australian Open.

Sports Illustrated

Svitolina relishing another grand slam opportunity

Veteran Elina Svitolina hasn't given up hope of claiming a maiden grand slam crown after surging into the Australian Open quarter-finals in Melbourne.

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'More to give': de Minaur embraces Alcaraz challenge

The new and improved Alex de Minaur insists he'll be no pushover for world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz in an Australian Open quarter-final showstopper in Melbourne.

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Hundreds Evacuated As Bushfires Rage And Air Quality Plummets Across Victoria

Hundreds of people have evacuated as a bushfire in Victoria’s Otways flares during a severe heatwave, sending smoke over Melbourne & Geelong.

The Guardian - UK

Iva Jovic walking in Venus Williams’ footsteps with Melbourne quarter-final date

The 18-year-old became the youngest American to reach the quarter-finals since Williams, on the day De Minaur set up a last-eight meeting with Alcaraz

AAP

Melbourne pip Perth by one in NBL thriller

Milton Doyle and Jesse Edwards made sure Chris Goulding's 500th game was one to savour, the import duo starring in Melbourne United's pulsating win over Perth.

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The Guardian - UK

Australian Open 2026: De Minaur sets up Alcaraz clash, Svitolina beats Andreeva – as it happened

Alex de Minaur destroyed Alexander Bublik to advance to a quarter-final with Carlos Alcaraz, Elina Svitolina won impressively and Daniil Medvedev crashed out to Learner Tien

The Independent UK

Carlos Alcaraz eases into Australian Open quarter-finals with straight sets win over Tommy Paul

The world No 1 is yet to drop a set in Melbourne

AAP

Bushfires rage as heatwave grips Australia's southeast

Smoke has blanketed a major city after a bushfire drew within striking distance of a rural town during a widespread heatwave.

AAP

'Massive': Aussie qualifier embraces Open opportunity

Qualifier Maddison Inglis has the chance to continue her dream run and go where no Australian woman has at Melbourne Park since retired great Ash Barty in 2022.

The Guardian - AU

Alcaraz beats Paul and Sabalenka defeats brave Mboko as top seeds march into quarter-finals – as it happened

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Victory's Velupillay has unfinished Socceroos business

Melbourne Victory gun Nishan Velupillay wants to hit form in a huge match against Sydney FC and make his case to return to the Socceroos.

The Guardian - AU

The moment I knew: ‘He put down the camera and asked permission to kiss me’

Susan Hayes and Craig got to know each other through an online game. When they finally met in person, it felt like a real-life romance novel

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