A Djokovic statue, tennis on the MCG, and keeping Melbourne ahead of the world: Tiley’s grand plan
Australian Open boss Craig Tiley challenges his team to change the Melbourne Park site 50 per cent, if not more, every year. Here’s what he’s got in mind for the future of the precinct
A-F: Grading the main Australians at Melbourne Park for 2025
The Australian Open is over for the locals. Some Australians impressed and others didn't live up to expectations. Here's how we graded them.
Australia Day 2025 as it happened: Neale Daniher named Australian of The Year, Citizenship ceremonies, BBQs and protests
Australia Day remains a complicated and divisive day for many, including Indigenous Australians, who were among the thousands that took part in Invasion Day rallies in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. For others, it was a chance to celebrate or enjoy a long weekend before the new year really kicks into gear next week.
Melbourne Invasion Day march organisers dispel misinformation over CBD route
Organisers of Melbourne's Invasion Day rally say they have no plans to disrupt the Australian Open, and misinformation suggesting they did has caused "harm and distress".
Tens of thousands join Invasion Day rally as Melbourne marks Australia Day
Melburnians marked Australia Day in varied ways, some attending a protest advocating a change to the date and others enjoying the summer weather on a long weekend.Police were out in force around the CBD as tens of thousands of people marched through the streets at an Invasion Day rally and a few dozen staged a counter-protest in support of the day.
World thinks Australia is a ‘disgrace’ after Novak Djokovic scenes
The sight of Novak Djokovic walking into the Rod Laver Arena players’ tunnel chased by boos is the moment the host country crossed the line.
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Revealed: Why Melbourne is predicted to become a 'global embarrassment' on Australia Day
It is one of the jewels in our sporting crown. 'Can you imagine if we had tens of thousands of people rallying outside Melbourne Park on Australia Day? 'The eyes of the sporting world are on Rod ...
Lucky loser Lys happy despite exit after 'nicest week' in Melbourne
Lucky loser Eva Lys felt like she had been hit by a train after a heavy defeat by world number two Iga Swiatek in the Australian Open fourth round on Monday but the German said she had enjoyed the journey in the best week of her life.
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'This is a tennis country': ATP boss confident Australia's grand slam is safe
If the ATP has any say in it, the Australian Open is staying put in Melbourne forever as the season-opening grand slam once
Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka overpowers Paula Badosa to near 3rd consecutive Melbourne title
Aryna Sabalenka has moved one win away from becoming the first woman since 1999 to win three consecutive Australian Open titles.
Australia Day 2025: Large crowds gather for 'Invasion Day' protests and events in capital cities across the country
A large crowd watched on as the demonstrations and smoking ceremony took place in the park before the participants moved on to march through the CBD. Many demonstrators could be s
The A-Z of a record-breaking Australian Open to remember
From Alex (de Minaur) to the Bahamas, from the crowds to Djokovic – this is the A to Z of the highlights and talking points of the 2025 Australian Open.