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Djokovic explains his retirement
Novak Djokovic reveals he was dealing with a muscle tear that stopped him from continuing his semi final clash with Alexander Zverev.

Williams weighs up Highway to Country Championships for raw talent
Goulburn trainer Danny Williams was unsure what to do with raw talent Highway Strip on Saturday, despite it being a top contender for the Highway Handicap.

The Morning Serve Women's Final Preview
With hours to go before the Women's Final, The Morning Serve previews the biggest match so far at the Australian Open. Joined by Tennis royalty Jelena Dokic & Sam Smith, Nick McArdle takes the team through Keys' come from behind victory against Iga Swiatek & Aryna Sabalenka's dominant performance to get her through to her 3rd consecutive Open final.

Scotty James snares gold with mind-boggling run
With an awe-inspiring run in Aspen, Australian snowboarding champion Scotty James grabs his fourth halfpipe X Games gold medal in succession.

Sinner seals set comeback
Jannik Sinner takes the first set after Ben Shelton blew two set points.

Sinner limps amid Shelton fightback
Jannik Sinner shows obvious signs of cramp during a tense game in the third set.

Sinner 'in big trouble'
Jannik Sinner pulls up lame after hitting the ball long against Ben Shelton.

A decade in the making, Central Cee says you Can't Rush Greatness
The UK rapper releases his anticipated debut album after eight top 10 singles and years making music.

Waikato Hindu priest Jainesh Prasad risks deportation after conviction for assaulting woman
Jainesh Prasad carried out a campaign of control and violence, isolating, abusing and beating a woman for 12 months.

Serious crash closes Palmerston North intersection
Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries, police say.

Serious crash closes Palmerston North intersection
Motorists are advised to take an alternative route and expect delays.

McEnroe tees off at 'absolutely ludicrous' crowd
John McEnroe and John Millman say the crowd's reaction to Novak Djokovic's decision to quit his semi was 'disrespectful'.

BBL LIVE: The Sixers take on the Thunder for Sydney Smash Challenger Final
The Sixers and Thunder square off for a chance to meet the Hobart Hurricanes in the BBL final

No 25th, and no guarantees for Novak
Having retired hurt from the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic is beginning to face his tennis mortality.

Shelton's rocket breaks Sinner
Ben Shelton springs an early surprise but breaking the serve of Jannik Sinner.

Crowd applauds 'simply sensational tennis'
Ben Shelton pulls off a brilliant drop shot to defend a break point.

The last post: How Luke Sayers came undone
His networking talents helped him to the top of business and football. How a tawdry social media post, not of his doing, forced him to withdraw from public life.

Sinner's ace secures dominant set
Jannik Sinner sends down an ace to put himself on a path to the final.

Shelton's magic arm fires him up
Ben Shelton ensures he doesn't let the match slip by hitting a brilliant winner.

Luxon goes all out for growth in mining and tourism - we should be careful what he wishes for
Analysis - There needs to be recognition of the significant risks associated with focusing on mining and tourism, Glenn Banks and Regina Scheyvens write.

Under new management: Nelson's parks and reserves
Green by Nature beat out a council-owned business that has held the contract for three decades.