‘Social harm on an industrial scale’: New gambling loss data intensifies pressure for reform

Alex de Minaur made history by reaching his first home grand slam quarterfinal at the Australian Open, defeating Alex Michelsen in straight sets. The Australian is the first male from his country to achieve this feat since 2015, showcasing confidence and composure on the court. De Minaur faces a tough challenge against world number one Jannik Sinner, whom he has never beaten in their previous nine encounters, as he aims to continue his impressive run...

The first three hostages were released from Gaza and Palestinian prisoners were freed from Israeli custody as a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began. Palestinians returned home as humanitarian aid entered Gaza, while celebratory scenes marked the prisoner releases. The ceasefire, lasting six weeks, aims to end the conflict, with more hostages and prisoners set to be released in the coming days. Full Article

Nelly defends his decision to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration as an "honour", alongside Carrie Underwood, Kid Rock, and others, stating it's not about politics but respect for the office of the president. Despite previous attempts to stop Trump from using their hit 'Y.M.C.A.', Village People have accepted an invitation to participate in inaugural activities, believing music should transcend politics and bring the country together. Full Article

Two teenagers tragically died after an accident at Queensland's Wappa Falls, with a 17-year-old girl falling off the waterfall and a boy jumping in to help. Both teens went missing, prompting a search and rescue effort that recovered their bodies. The community is grieving the loss, with the waterfall closed as police investigate, and warnings issued about the dangers of the area during heavy rainfall. Full Article

Tony Jones issued an apology to Novak Djokovic after making insulting remarks during a live cross on Australian Open host broadcaster Channel Nine, prompting Djokovic to boycott on-court interviews. Jones called Djokovic "overrated" and "a has-been", leading to Djokovic demanding an apology before resuming interviews. Jones acknowledged his comments as banter but reached out to Djokovic's camp to apologize, expressing regret for offending the Serbian fans and acknowledging the need to focus on the tennis...

Donald Trump arrived in Washington for his second inauguration celebration with family, supporters, and political allies, marking a triumphant return after leaving under the shadow of the Capitol attack by his supporters. Due to forecasted frigid temperatures, most outdoor inauguration events, including the swearing-in ceremony, will be moved inside the US Capitol. Trump, who plans to roll out executive orders and focus on mass deportations, arrived with his family on a military aircraft, receiving cheers...