Australian police said they would bolster staffing at the Sydney Cricket Ground for the fifth Ashes test starting on Sunday, weeks after gunmen killed 15 people at a Jewish event in the city.

Australian rules footballer Lachie Neale has stepped down as co-captain of the Brisbane Lions amid rumors around his marriage and its reported breakdown. "I can say that I have let my family down, and I apologize for my actions,

Australia announced a national bravery award for heroes who confronted ISIS-inspired gunmen during a deadly Hanukkah attack that killed 15 people in Sydney.

While the new restrictions on firearms have broad support, new police powers to crack down on some protests were criticized as limits on civil liberties.

Latest Australian Open odds for 2026, including early title favorites, futures markets, and betting insights for both the men’s and women’s draws.

Venus Williams, 45, received a wild-card entry to the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance. Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said it was generating sexualized photos of minors.

Just over six weeks since the ATP and WTA held their respective 2025 Finals, players on the women's and men's tennis tours are arriving Down Under for a crammed two-week schedule of tournaments ahead

Below are five players, at varying points in their careers, who have most to prove at the 2026 Australian Open. It is hard to imagine Carlos Alcaraz struggling in any tennis situation, but the six-time Grand Slam champion has never won the Australian Open. Moreover, he has never advanced beyond the quarterfinals.

Explore the core tech trends at the Australian Open 2026, from AI broadcasting and Hawk-Eye analytics to VR fan zones and crypto integration.

Australian sports presenter and media personality Grace Hayden was enjoying the sunny beach vibes on North Stradbroke Island in her Monday 29 Instagram post. The snaps showed Hayden, 23, relaxing on the beach wearing a bright blue string bikini that featured a textured ribbed fabric and classic tie-side bottoms.

Seven-time grand slam champion Venus Williams has received a wild card bid to the Australian Open beginning Jan. 18 in Melbourne, setting the 45-year-old legend to become the oldest competitor in AO history.