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Aus Open: Ofner celebrates too early, ends up losing

The American ultimately clinched a dramatic 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (13-11) victory

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Sebastian Ofner celebrates too early against Nishesh Basavareddy

Australia flags India, 3 others as high-risk for visas

Applying for a visa? Expect longer processing under tighter screening

Visa delays ahead: stricter checks to extend processing to 8 weeks

Australia win final Test to complete 4-1 Ashes triumph

England’s horror tour concludes as hosts celebrate victory and Khawaja’s farewell

Australian players celebrate with the Waterford Crystal Ashes Trophy at the end of the fifth Ashes cricket Test between Australia and England at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 8, 2026.

Usman Khawaja calls out racial bias as he retires

Pakistan born Aussie star reflects on unequal treatment and career highs in emotional exit

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja speaks during a media conference at the SCG in Sydney on January 2, 2026, ahead of the fifth and final Ashes cricket Test starting on January 4.

See how world rings in 2026: Stunning NYE celebrations

Photos capture iconic New Year celebrations from around the globe.

Fireworks light up the midnight sky over Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House during New Year’s Day celebrations in Sydney on January 1, 2026.

England end Ashes pain with fast-track win at the MCG

Four-wicket victory snaps an 18-match winless streak in Australia

England's Harry Brook (R) and Jamie Smith celebrate after hitting the winning runs during the second day of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne on December 27, 2025.

Analysing convergence of global violence in late 2025

Why Bondi Beach, Germany’s markets and a US campus cannot be understood the same way

People light candles and lanterns on Manly Beach in Sydney on December 21, 2025, as part of a national day of reflection honouring the victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

Australia silent, lights candles for Bondi victims

Government has announced a suite of national measures on gun ownership and hate speech

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives with his wife Jodie Haydon to attend the memorial held for the victims of a shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 21, 2025.

'Worst' Aussie team in 15 yrs retains Ashes vs England

Australia secures 3-0 lead with two tests remaining in the series

England batsman Jamie Smith (R) drives a ball past Australian fieldsman Josh Inglis on the final day of the third Ashes cricket Test match between Australia and England at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on December 21, 2025.

Australia PM vows to stamp out hatred

Albanese promises sweeping crackdown to banish ‘evil of antisemitism from our society’

Mourners pay tribute outside Bondi Pavilion in Sydney on December 18, 2025, to honour victims of the Bondi Beach shooting.

Usman Khawaja’s birthday plans take a dramatic turn

Aussie left-hander back from the doldrums to play a masterful innings

Australia's Usman Khawaja plays a shot on the first day of the third Ashes cricket Test match between Australia and England at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on December 17, 2025.

Bondi Beach hero becomes source of pride in hometown

Ahmed was shot several times on the shoulder while intercepting an attack

The moment the hero, identified by Australian media as Ahmed Al Ahmed, tackled one of the Bondi Beach attackers.

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