Immigration Minister Alex Hawke’s argument to prove Novak Djokovic poses a public risk for his “anti-vaccine” views has been laid out in documents released publicly, as the tennis star’s fight against his visa cancellation moves to a Sunday c...

England are failing in their quest for a big first innings total, with Australian captain Pat Cummins snaring the big wicket of Joe Root on another poor day for the tourists.

Tonga has been hit by a tsunami after a violent eruption on one of the nation’s volcanic islands that’s also prompted tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including Australian island territories.

The man who made the saying “Keep Punching” famous among a generation of football fans has died aged 84.

Coolangatta stayed unbeaten after taking the Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast

The Portsea Classic was one of the few large events to take place this summer amid the current wave of coronavirus case numbers in Victoria.

On a black-letter reading of Immigration Minister Alex Hawke’s reasons, Tennis Australia may be tempted to claim vindication. Craig Tiley knows this won’t wash.

Leading players are disappointed that the ongoing visa saga of Novak Djokovic has completely overshadowed the start of the Australian Open, which they are focused on.

Ideally primed for Melbourne Park this coming fortnight, Ashleigh Barty must either forget the near misses of the past two years in Melbourne, or draw lessons from them.

As Novak Djokovic prepared for his Federal Court showdown with Immigration Minister Alex Hawke, he received only measured sympathy from his tennis peers.

Two men who allege they were sexually abused as teenagers at cadet camp are suing the prestigious Melbourne school they attended, seeking an apology and damages for trauma they say they endured for almost 45 years.

The data comes as Health Minister Yvette D’Ath flagged the possibility of new hospital visitor limits and staffing concerns at an aged-care facility amid 19,709 new infections reported on Saturday.

Daniil Medvedev halted Novak Djokovic’s bid to become the third man to complete the Grand Slam, outplaying him in the US Open final. Now he stands as the man to beat at Melbourne Park over the next fortnight.

A master of intricate songcraft and poetic candour, Cat Power transforms the songs of Frank Ocean, Lana Del Rey and Billie Holiday on her intimate new album.

Melbourne Victory have been issued with a show cause notice after the incident involving some fans during last weekend’s clash with Adelaide United at AAMI Park.

Goulburn-based trainer Scott Collings says the sprinter has never raced better as he prepares to line up at Cowra.

Everything you need to know to pick a winner on a nine-race card.

Naomi Osaka admits the added pressure of being defending champion has been playing on her mind, while Emma Raducanu prepares to feature in the main draw for the first time.

Central NSW has seen violent thunderstorms this week.

Margaret River Chocolate Company in West Swan has now been listed as an exposure site across two separate dates, on January 10 and 13. 

Collingwood’s AFLW premiership credentials were on full display at Victoria Park on Saturday, in a 27-point dismantling of St Kilda to keep their clean record this season intact.

The 33-year-old has emerged as a key witness, as the Duke of York alleges he was with his daughter at a Pizza Express in Woking on the night at the centre of the claims against him.

Ollie Robinson’s continued absence raises more questions about the inability of England to adequately develop their cricketers.

Former Liberal MP Craig Kelly said the decision to cancel the world No.1 men’s tennis player’s visa brought shame onto Australia.

The scheme was due to end on Sunday after being introduced in the first quarter of 2020, and the extension means deferred rent will automatically roll over for enrolled businesses.

People desperate for rapid antigen tests are turning to Airtasker, Facebook groups and friends overseas in search of the coveted tests as authorities investigate reports of price gouging.

Alexander Zverev says the potential absence of nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic is shaking up the men’s draw and this year’s major will be “a fun one to watch”.

The outcome of the Federal Court case on Sunday has implications for Novak Djokovic. How about for the Australian Open?

Stefanos Tsitsipas opens up on succeeding Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal as one of Australia’s favourite sons, the agony of a losing French Open final and how he keeps himself ‘sane’.

The fifth Scream movie, the first after Wes Craven’s passing, gives Neve Campbell and co. a chance to refresh the slasher film formula.

The comedian has also been reading plays and bingeing on the horrors of capitalism.

Set in a post-apocalyptic desert, Gold, directed by Anthony Hayes, was made partly with special funding to help filmmakers through COVID-19.

This new ABC series about training sheep and cattle dogs sheds light on how they are giving machinery - helicopters and bikes - a run for their money.

In del Toro’s new film Nightmare Alley, Bradley Cooper plays a man whose ambition and fear set him on a path of self-destruction.

In an open letter, more than 270 medical professionals urge Spotify to stop “enabling its hosted media to damage public trust in scientific research”.

The group were detained and five outlaw gang members were charged with displaying prohibited insignia.

Jimmy Anderson’s final tour of Australia is ending as it started: frustrated and warming the bench in conditions seemingly made for him.

The bonus-point result moved the Strikers up to fourth on the ladder and opened up a six-point gap between fifth-placed Hobart and the bottom three.

Anyone who started a ‘retirement phase’ pension before July 2017 has a personal transfer balance cap that could only be increased in July 2021 by the amount of their unused cap.

The world number one’s visa has been cancelled again. But he’s fighting on in court ahead of the Australian Open. What legal options does he have left? And why did the minister intervene to kick him out?

About 1100 aged care homes across Australia are battling COVID-19 outbreaks, with 7014 active cases in residents and aged care workers.

The Ladye Chapel of St Francis’, the oldest Catholic Church in Victoria, is a place of great beauty and deep peace that is not disturbed by the constant turnover of people popping in to offer a prayer.

Police say Charlise Mutten was last seen on a property close to the remote Blue Mountains township of Mount Wilson on Thursday, but were notified she was missing on Friday morning.

After narrowly missing out on victory in Sydney, Australia will be pushing for a 4-0 series result against an England team desperate for a win.

Agency officials noted some masks are harder to tolerate than others, and urged people to choose good-fitting masks that they will wear consistently.

Queensland has reported six new COVID-19 deaths, including a person in their 20s, alongside 19,709 new infections and an increase of 60 patients in the state’s hospitals.

“Why do you mistreat him, why do you harass him, as well as his family and a nation that is free and proud?” asked Serbia’s president.

Novak Djokovic’s fight to play in the Australian Open could soon be featured in a Netflix TV show.

Ian Flett Robertson was an ophthalmologist and corneal transplant surgeon devoted much of his career to establish the Lions Eye Bank of Victoria, to help facilitate corneal transplants and improve the vision of many Victorians.

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