A woman and a dog walk around Albert Park this week.

Storms hit Geelong,Phillip Island as state braces for extended heatwave

As many 40,000 homes are without power and the SES has been swamped with calls for help after lightning and thunderstorms struck on Sunday evening.

  • Ashleigh McMillan,Angus Delaney andRoy Ward

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Israeli-Palestinian conflict

‘I burst into tears’:Emotions high as World Vision worker freed in Gaza ceasefire exchange

Hamas freed three male hostages as Israel released 183 Palestinian prisoners in the fourth exchange.

  • Roy Ward,Mohammad Jahjouh andImad Isseid
The Australian women’s team (left) and Nathan Lyon (right) celebrate their Test wins on Saturday.

Test cricket as it happened:Australia’s men and women claim huge wins - simultaneously

Two huge innings victories were secured within 60 seconds of one another in Melbourne and Galle on Saturday. Re-live the action.

  • Vince Rugari andRoy Ward
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan

Ugle-Hagan’s No.1 priority;Tiger pleads guilty to assault;Roo’s big blow

The Western Bulldogs say they’re taking a long-term approach as they support Jamarra Ugle-Hagan through personal issues,while banned Tiger Noah Balta is now waiting to learn what penalty a NSW court will impose.

  • Sam McClure,Danny Russell andRoy Ward
Footy fans cheer on their teams in 2024.

Is your membership good value? We count the cost of joining an AFL club in 2025

AFL club memberships have never been more varied. They no longer just get you through the turnstiles.

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Hot weather predicted for Monday.

What time to leave the beach before scorching heat turns to wild winds

Victorians will endure quickly soaring heat on Monday morning and a change that could hit bayside beaches with strong wind gusts.

  • Roy Ward
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Madison Keys wins the Australian Open women’s title.

At it happened:Keys wins women’s title after three-set classic,‘lots of therapy’ pays off

Madison Keys is the new Australian Open champion after denying Aryna Sabalenka a historic third-straight title. Follow along for all the reactions.

  • Roy Ward
Jannik Sinner.

Australian Open 2025 as it happened:Sinner’s straight-sets glory;‘I get why fans booed’,injured Djoker says

Defending champion Jannik Sinner will face Alexander Zverev for this year’s Australian Open crown,while injured 10-time champion Novak Djokovic’s immediate future is up in the air.

  • Danny Russell andRoy Ward
Madison Keys celebrates making the Australian Open final.

Australian Open 2025 as it happened:Keys wins thriller over Swiatek to reach Australian Open final;Sabalenka chases title three-peat

The second semi-final went down to the wire on Rod Laver Arena as a double fault sent the match into a tie-break and Madison Keys produced an epic comeback to win it 10-8.

  • Scott Spits,Melissa Coulter Ryan andRoy Ward
American star Ben Shelton has advanced to the Australian Open semi-finals.

Australian Open 2025 as it happened:Shelton hits out at broadcasters over ‘negativity’;Sinner sends de Minaur packing

First-time major semi-finalist Ben Shelton has taken a swipe at broadcasters at the Australian Open,complaining that there has been inappropriate questioning of players in on-court interviews.

  • Billie Eder,Roy Ward,Scott Spits andRussell Bennett