Aryna Sabalenka has recalled her “it’s not you, it’s me” moment as she fought to save the relationship that ultimately made her career. Sabalenka jubilantly declared her stirring Australian Open final triumph over Elena Rybakina the best day of her life, having returned from the depths of despair to finally claim her maiden grand slam singles crown. It was only …

Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds is pursuing defamation action against Brittany Higgins’ partner David Sharaz. In a writ lodged with the Supreme Court of Western Australia, the local senator claimed Mr Sharaz falsely defamed her via two tweets posted in 2022. Ms Higgins alleged she was raped in 2019 by Bruce Lehrmann inside Senator Reynolds’ ministerial office, for whom they both worked …

And just like that, Australia Day has been cancelled. For a moment, forget whether it is Australia Day or Invasion Day. Forget the long history of celebrating January 26 with a barbecue, a cold beer and a thong-throwing competition. Forget even, for a moment, the heartache it brings for others, particularly our First Nations people. Our community is divided, and …

Social media influencers who mislead their followers are facing a crackdown from the consumer watchdog as part of a push for more transparency. More than 100 influencers have been identified for investigation after over 150 tip-offs to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. The watchdog asked people to identify any influencers who weren’t disclosing when their posts constituted paid ads. Influencers …

Australia is being called on to increase its military and economic support for Ukraine as other nations step up their assistance. Next month marks one year since Russia invaded Ukraine and the United States and Germany have expanded their support with additional tank commitments. Ukrainian Ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko said similar military equipment help was expected from Poland, Finland and the …

Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina and rampant world No.5 Aryna Sabalenka will play for the 2023 Australian Open crown after storming to a pair of straight-set semi-final triumphs in Melbourne. Rybakina ended Victoria Azarenka’s inspired run to be the first woman through to the final with a 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 victory before Sabalenka outclassed unseeded Pole Magda Linette 7-6 (7-1) 6-2 on Thursday …

Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina has ended Victoria Azarenka’s inspired run to be the first woman through to the Australian Open final in Melbourne. Continuing her relentless charge through the draw, Rybakina overpowered the two-time former champion 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 in Thursday night’s opening semi-final at Rod Laver Arena. The Kazakh’s victory was her third straight over a grand slam champion …

The passports of the world have been ranked according to how powerful they are by an international citizenship assistance firm, and Australia has come out in the top 10 once again. Henley & Partners produces a list of the most powerful passports each year, with Japan coming in first place for the sixth year in a row. People who hold Australian …

Seventy years after becoming the youngest player to win the Australian Open, tennis legend Ken Rosewall believes Nick Kyrgios can also be a home slam champion. Now 88, Rosewall still keeps close tabs on the game and has followed the stilted progress of Australia’s top-ranked man Kyrgios. Like many, he’s been frustrated to see Kyrgios not always maximise his potential …

NSW Opposition Leader Chris Minns doubts the Premier’s admission he wore a Nazi costume at his 21st birthday will affect the state election campaign. Dominic Perrottet made the admission on Thursday, apologising to the Jewish community while saying he had no plans to quit as NSW Premier. Mr Minns said it was a mistake for Mr Perrottet to have worn …