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Elina Svitolina shared that she hopes to bring “a little light” to the people of Ukraine after her victory at the Australian Open 2025. The 30-year-old reached the quarterfinals on Monday (January 20) by defeating Russian player Veronika Kudermetova in straight sets.

Amid reports of a Melbourne man killed after being captured by Russia while fighting for Ukraine, the Australian government on Wednesday summoned Russian ambassador and said if he will be harmed, it w

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government will take the “strongest action possible” if Russia has harmed an Australian who was taken prisoner while fighting for Ukraine

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Analysts say Australia’s rental boom is 'well and truly passed the peak', while DFAT has 'grave concerns' for the welfare of a Melbourne man reportedly killed by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine.

Elina Svitolina delivered a stunning first-set comeback before overwhelming Veronika Kudermetova on Monday to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals, but the Ukrainian did not shake hands with her Russian opponent.

Thirty-nine-year-old Hsieh, who last year retired from singles, is also defending her mixed doubles title with partner Jan Zielinski of Poland, with whom she won at Wimbledon last year. The sixth seeds are today to play Irina Khromacheva of Russia and Jackson Withrow of the US in the second round.

Foreign minister Penny Wong warns Russia that all diplomatic options "are on the table" as officials scramble to verify reports that Australian man Oscar Jenkins has been killed in Ukraine.

Melbourne private school teacher Oscar Jenkins went to fight for Ukraine last year before being snatched by Russian soldiers.

On the cricket field, Oscar Jenkins was a formidable all-rounder. The former Melbourne Grammar student’s teammates were shocked to learn he had been captured by Russians on a Ukrainian battlefield.