Follow all the major moments as the Australian Open hits day two.

Take your laughing birds right out of here.

The default top seed didn’t blink after dropping his opening service game, taking the match 6-1, 6-4, 7-6(3).

The last rites were read over Andy Murray’s career at Melbourne Park three years ago. On Tuesday, this Lazarus rose again.

Labor appears to have strengthened its position ahead of this year’s federal election, NSW and Victorian authorities are warning people to brace for more COVID-related deaths and it’s day two of the 2022 Australian Open.

Sydneysiders have been experiencing humidity levels up to 85 per cent in the mornings and dew points equivalent to those in Darwin.

Jordan Thompson fell in a brutal Australian Open five-setter against American Steve Johnson to continue a tale of hope and heartache for Australian men in the first round.

Club boss have expressed concerns about releasing players for the All Stars game and will seek detail from the NRL about their COVID protocols on Friday.

The science on Omicron is starting to settle, so what does it reveal about the new dominant strain’s infectiousness, mortality and vaccine resistance.

Scott Morrison has urged parents to ignore Mr Christensen, a member of his own government, after labelling his calls for parents not to immunise their children as “dangerous”.  

Victoria’s nurses’ union says hospitals need urgent military support after the government declared a code brown emergency to relieve a health system buckling under the Omicron wave.

Chair Jayne Hrdlicka said the saga had been “a significant distraction for everyone, and we deeply regret the impact this had on all players”.

Test stars Usman Khawaja and Nathan Lyon have returned to the BBL franchises ahead of key matches on Wednesday.

Australian Grand Prix chief Andrew Westacott says there’ll be no grey area for F1 drivers planning on entering Australia to compete at Albert Park following the Novak Djokovic saga.

Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas urged Skyworks attendees to have a great time and to do the right thing by those people around them.

The network’s call to drop popular pundit Robbie McEwen from its cycling broadcast team has sparked global outcry, with the retired Tour de France star saying it has nothing to do with budget.

Dozens of state government COVID compliance officers have been enforcing public health orders without legal authority, casting doubt on the validity of thousands of dollars worth of fines.

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I’m a seasoned patient. I’ve spent significant periods of time in hospitals. But my week in hospital with COVID in January was like nothing I’d ever seen.

The airline workers were accused of violating pandemic rules and causing the city’s Omicron outbreak, as Beijing announced tickets would not be publicly available for the Winter Olympics.

The Buffy creator has broken his silence on allegations by actors of threats and cruelty – but maybe he should have just stayed quiet.

I, too, have done things I regret, out of the desperation that motherhood brings, and I’m still working back from them.

In his hunt for stand-alone greatness, Novak Djokovic lost touch with others.

Tonga police say the confirmed death toll stands at two but with communications cut, the true extent of casualties is not clear.

The term “code brown” may sound innocuous, but it signifies a deeply serious scenario for sick Victorians and those who treat them.

NSW hospitals were flooded with 3500 coronavirus hospital admissions in the past fortnight, according to data provided to the Herald, with people aged over 70 making up more than 40 per cent of hospitalisations and ICU admissions.

Djokovic returns home at Serbia's President request.

Provide he starts well, trainer Mitchell Kearney likes Carlisle Bay’s chances at Newcastle on Wednesday.

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Almost all were masked, though the sheer number of fans meant social distancing was impossible as they craned their necks to get a glimpse of the Wimbledon champion.

The cases are linked to the current Omicron outbreak in Perth with the possible transmission of the virus to people who visited three massage parlours still a major concern for health authorities.

The WBBL’s top run-scorer last season is in doubt for the women’s Ashes and T20 World Cup after a training session on Monday evening went horribly wrong.

Online marketplace Redbubble’s share price was hammered during Tuesday’s session after it released a trading update that disappointed investors, making it the worst performer on the sharemarket for the day.

Of the 2067 submissions on the dam’s environmental impact statement (EIS) released by the state government on Monday night, more than 1930 expressed objection, with 45 in support.

Australian C130 Hercules planes and the HMAS Adelaide helicopter dock are being loaded with supplies to take to Tonga in the wake of a devastating tsunami.

Victoria recorded 20,180 COVID-19 cases and 22 deaths on Tuesday as the state declared a “code brown” for the hospital system and coronavirus vaccine boosters became available to severely immunocompromised children.

If Serbians were jubilant that their hero was home, you couldn’t tell on the streets of Belgrade.

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Unions have hit back at talk of strikes over COVID-19 health concerns, saying they want to “keep people safe and businesses open”.

Matt Bebe, the owner of Tar Barrel Brewery in the Melbourne suburb of Mornington, says he will not be able to absorb the cost of providing rapid antigen tests and has called on the federal government to subsidise them.

One of the world’s leading investors is maintaining his pressure on business leaders to embrace the green economy, warning those that don’t budge will fail.

The tests, often bought in bulk initially, are being resold inside zip-lock bags at petrol stations, convenience stores and small supermarkets.

It’s not going to be easy. It’s going to be a daily struggle. Just yesterday I was sorely tempted.

Authorities have revealed almost two-thirds of the now 45 Omicron-wave deaths have occurred in residential aged care sites.

The Queensland Police Service ordered all its employees to have a second dose of a vaccine by December 17. Many said no.

After a 16-month investigation, police searched a pastoral property near Cloncurry and businesses in Mount Isa in December.

The mining giant has warned the threat of widespread Omicron infections and staff absenteeism once WA opens its border could worsen the state’s labour crunch and hit iron ore output.

Triple premiership-winning Richmond star Nick Vlastuin has given his tip on who will replace Trent Cotchin, but the Tigers have several options to consider.

Already-stretched Queensland health staff are fearful things will only get worse after the number of hospital admissions almost doubled in two days.

The head of aviation at Australia’s second busiest gateway says the testing requirements for inbound travellers do little to protect public health at a time country is recording tens of thousands of new cases a day.