6 h. ago Can anyone stop Sabalenka? It will take a bold, brave and fearless player to step up

Even in defeat, an underdog in Brisbane may have shown something of a blueprint to conquer the world’s best. But even then, it comes with risk.

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37 h. ago Alex de Minaur is about to break into the world’s top five. He couldn’t care less

A constant focus on his ranking “consumed” Australia’s top male player last year. In 2026, he’s trying to stay more chilled – even though he’s on the brink of a career high.

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42 h. ago Medical episode theory in horror crash that put two girls in hospital

Police are investigating the possibility that the driver of a truck that crashed into four cars may have suffered a medical episode.

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53 h. ago ‘I thought the worst had happened’: WA mum’s pool nightmare sparks summer warning

New data reveals the number of children treated for injuries at Perth Children’s Hospital’s emergency department last month, with one family’s story serving as a warning to others.

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54 h. ago Mother and two young girls injured in Sunshine Coast crash identified

Police are investigating the possibility that the driver of a truck that crashed into four cars may have suffered a medical episode.

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63 h. ago Bondi hero bound for treatment in Israel after bungle, while Ahmed honoured in US

Gefen Bitton is due to land in Israel on Friday local time for specialist medical treatment for injuries suffered during the December 14 attack.

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64 h. ago ‘Disgraceful’: Arsenal player under fire for shoving injured rival

The actions of the Gabriel Martinelli provided a flashpoint in the clash between the Premier League heavyweights.

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66 h. ago ‘My everything’: Matildas star heads home following mother’s rare cancer diagnosis

The Australia and Arsenal star announced the news via her Instagram account, saying she was in shock.

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3 d. ago Child fighting for life after two crashes on the same street

Seven people were injured – including a second child – in the two Sunshine Coast crashes, which also occurred about the same time.

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3 d. ago Ashes player ratings: The stars, standouts and those with reputations in tatters

We rate every Australian and Englishman to take the field in another emphatic series win for the home side.

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4 d. ago ‘It was a brutal decision’: Why Alex de Minaur is ditching Davis Cup

The Australian No.1 will sit out next month’s qualifying tie against Ecuador in an attempt to balance his schedule following an injury-plagued 2025.

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4 d. ago Ashes LIVE: Starc strikes early as England chase 183 at the SCG

England must lift - potentially without an injured Ben Stokes - to make Australia bat again as the fifth Test slips from the tourists’ grasp.

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4 d. ago Ashes LIVE: Starc strikes early but England on the chase at the SCG

England must lift - potentially without an injured Ben Stokes - to make Australia bat again as the fifth Test slips from the tourists’ grasp.

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4 d. ago Ashes LIVE: Smith gone and Stokes injured as Australia close in at SCG

After an unbeaten century on Tuesday, Steve Smith made an early exit on day four, but Australia press on to what could be an unassailable lead.

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5 d. ago How injuries have robbed Nick Kyrgios of the ‘unbeatable’ mentality

Nick Kyrgios has revealed after exiting the Brisbane International that the knee and wrist surgeries which derailed his career also robbed him of the invincible feeling he felt during his career-best 2022 season.

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5 d. ago How injuries have cruelled Kyrgios: Australian star on losing that invincible feeling

Nick Kyrgios has revealed after exiting the Brisbane International that the knee and wrist surgeries which derailed his career also robbed him of the invincible feeling he felt during his career-best 2022 season.

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5 d. ago United Cup 2026 LIVE: Joint falls to grand slam champion, de Minaur up next in must

Australia’s top-ranked female player Maya Joint will finally take to the court after missing the opening round due to illness. Follow all the action.

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5 d. ago United Cup 2026 LIVE: Aussie teenager Joint takes on grand slam champion

Australia’s top-ranked female player Maya Joint will finally take to the court after missing the opening round due to illness. Follow all the action.

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5 d. ago New player on flights to Europe gets top marks in economy (almost)

Great value fares, courteous staff and amenity packs for economy passengers. There’s only one thing I can complain about on this flight.

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6 d. ago ‘A disgrace’: MacGill slams selectors for not picking spinner in 140

Former Australian spinner Stuart MacGill has described the decision as “idiotic” in an impassioned defence of slow bowling.

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