China’s Zhang Shuai partners with Elise Mertens to reach Australian Open final
The fourth-seeded pair will face seventh seeds Aleksandra Krunic of Serbia and Anna Danilina of Kazakhstan on Saturday
· SCMP Sport
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Newest first · UTC+11:00SL set to revitalise coconut industry through IFC and Australia partnership - DailyNews
The Plantations and Community Infrastructure Ministry has entered into a strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and the Government of Australia to accelerate growth in Sri Lanka’s coconut export sector. A cooperation agreement was signed yesterday (2…
· Mavan perera
Gauff unhappy with Australian Open broadcasting video of her smashing racket after loss
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· delfin.dioquino editor
Swiatek joins calls for privacy at Australian Open: ‘Are we animals in the zoo?’
Novak Djokovic also feels for Coco Gauff, whose post-match meltdown was captured by cameras, but does not see a future with fewer cameras
· Reuters
China vows to step in if Australia moves to regain control of Darwin Port
Envoy Xiao Qian says Beijing ‘has the obligation to take measures’ if the port, leased to China for 99 years, is taken back
· Alyssa Chen
Sri Lanka partners with IFC and Australia to boost coconut export sector - DailyNews
The Ministry of Plantations and Community Infrastructure has signed a landmark cooperation agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Government of Australia to revitalize Sri Lanka’s coconut industry.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Australian Open: ‘lucky’ Djokovic into semis against Sinner as Musetti retires
Pegula beats Anisimova to reach last 4 for first time while Rybakina foils Swiatek’s grand plans; China’s Zhang Shuai reaches doubles semis
· Associated Press
Chamika shines in Sri Lanka’s Super Six win at U-19 WC - DailyNews
After heavy defeat from Australia at the group stage, Sri Lanka under 19 s fought back strongly to win their first Super Six game of the ICC Under 19 World Cup against Afghanistan by 4 wickets in Windhoek, Namibia on Monday. With this victory Sri Lanka join Afghanistan and West Indies at four points each while Austr…
· Mavan perera
Brooklyn Beckham’s IG attack on parents spotlights celebrity name trademarks
A Beckham family feud is exposing the pitfalls of celebrity name trademarks and their impact on personal identity and legacy
· Reuters
Record heat in Australia, as temperatures near 50 degrees Celsius
Authorities urge caution as temperatures soar, fuelling out of control fires
· Associated Press
Jannik Sinner wins all-Italian match, fellow champion Madison Keys loses
Amanda Anisimova swept past China’s unseeded Wang Xinyu and will face fellow American Jessica Pegula in quarter-finals
· Agencies
Australia is getting meaner - Michael West
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· Michael Pascoe
AIS rower Sonal wins double gold in Sydney - DailyNews
Sonal Tranchell of Asian International School delivered an outstanding performance to win two gold medals at the New South Wales Regatta 2026, held at the Manning River Rowing Club in New South Wales in Sydney, Australia.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Australian Open: Alcaraz, Djokovic into last 8 as Sabalenka faces hot prospect
Top seed Spaniard was in ominous touch and Serb legend gets a walkover as both Hong Kong Open champions finally bow out and on same day
· Agence France-Presse
Exhibition of love letters from history, from spies to poets and royalty
The London exhibition includes a letter from Oscar Wilde’s lover asking Queen Victoria for a pardon and King Edward VIII’s abdication letter
· Associated Press
Are the "Four Pillars" of Australia Day rooted? - Michael West
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· Andrew Gardiner
Carney vs Albanese. Redefining Australia's place in the world. And Indonesia? - Michael West
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Australia shouldn't join Trump's board of appeasers - Asia Times
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Australian Open: China’s Wang makes 4th round, heat saves Sinner, Djokovic’s 400th
Wang’s win over Linda Noskova matches her best singles performance at a grand slam, as stoppage helps Italian ace recover, Osaka pulls out
· Agence France-Presse
Mourning Bondi. Australia's hierarchy of grief - Michael West
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· Andrew Brown
Fighting fakes and food fraud, this team knows where your festive dish really comes from
Dr Debashish Mazumder is one of many working against food fraud in Australia. Source: SBS / Spencer Austad
· Sbsaustralia
Australian paceman Byrum sends Sri Lanka crashing to 58 all out - DailyNews
Paceman Will Byrum produced a devastating spell of fast bowling as Australia Under 19 recorded an emphatic nine wicket win over Sri Lanka Under 19 in their ICC Under 19 World Cup Group A fixture played in Windhoek, Namibia, yesterday.
· damith
Australian Open: Hong Kong champs Mboko, Bublik make history; Alcaraz, Gauff win
Latest winners in city get to fourth round while men’s top seed steps up bid for maiden Melbourne title with win in 100th grand slam match
· Agence France-Presse
Transcript: Trump’s divisive ‘Board of Peace’
Marc Filippino, Najmeh Bozorgmehr, Mehul Srivastava and Victoria Craig
Gerard Victoria elected President Sri Lanka–Germany Business Council - DailyNews
The 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sri Lanka–Germany Business Council (SLGBC) was held at Hilton Colombo Residences, Colombo 2.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Watu watatu wauawa kwa risasi New South Wales, Australia
Tukio hilo limezua taharuki katika mji mdogo wa Lake Cargelligo, ulioko takriban kilomita 611 magharibi mwa Sydney, huku wakazi wakihimizwa wabaki majumbani kwa ajili ya usalama wao.
· Babu Abdalla
Manhunt under way after deadly shooting in Australia leaves 3 dead
Shooting comes on a National Day of Mourning as Australia remembers 15 people shot dead in Sydney at a Hanukkah celebration on December 14
· Associated Press
China’s Wang into Australian Open third round, Sinner, Osaka in contrasting wins
Compatriot Jerry Shang misses chance to face Djokovic, who pays tribute to ‘his’ tree, while National Games champion Wu Yibing loses in five
· Agence France-Presse
Australia deports Malaysian man caught with child sexual abuse material
The 26-year-old was among 17 travellers intercepted by border officials in various parts of Australia earlier this month
· The Star
Australian Open: Sabalenka beats Chinese qualifier, Alcaraz wins, Bublik in form
Belarusian’s win over world No 702 Bai Zhuoxuan pits her next against Anastasia Potapova, who knocked out 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu
· Agence France-Presse
Obituaries - DailyNews
INDRAN KARALASINGHAM (INDRASENAN) – Retired Director – Tritel Services; Proprietor Investment Promotion Consultants. Beloved son of late Mr. P. Karalasingham (Attorney-at-Law) and late Mrs. Rajeswary Karalasingham, brother of Dr. Ruban Karalasingham (Rupasenan) Australia and Dr. Indrajith Karalasingham (Jitta) Aust…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Transcript: Greenland stand-off rattles markets
Victoria Craig, Robin Wigglesworth and Charles Clover
Naomi Osaka opens 'jellyfish season' with stylish win in Australian Open
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Sri Lanka into Super Six beating Ireland - DailyNews
Sri Lanka has qualified for the Super Six stage of the 2026 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, after recording a convincing 106-run victory over Ireland in Windhoek, Namibia on Monday. Sri Lankan team led by Viran Chamuditha recorded back to back wins over Japan and Ireland got good match exposure before playing their …
· Gayan Abeykoon
Shark bites surfer in fourth attack in 48 hours on Australia’s New South Wales Coastline - DailyNews
A shark bit a surfer on January 20 in an Australian state’s fourth attack recorded over the past 48 hours, authorities said.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Australia approves gun buy-back, hate crime reforms after Bondi attack
New legislation limits firearm access, sets up a gun buy-back programme, and tackles hate speech
· Agence France-Presse
Alex Eala looks at bright side despite opening-round losses in Australian Open
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Osaka claims stylish win, China’s Wang, Wu progress to second round
Popular Frenchman Gael Monfils bids farewell to Melbourne Park, Jannik Sinner strolls on after France’s Hugo Gaston retires after 68 minutes
· Agencies
Hong Kong’s tennis chief confident about future status of ATP tournament
City receives waivers as centre court does not meet the standards set out by the men’s tennis global governing body
· Mike Chan
Newnham aims to continue setting the pace with strong dirt hand at Sha Tin
The Australian handler leads the way in both the trainers’ premiership and the unofficial dirt championship
· Owen Goulding
UK considers Australia-style ban on social media for children
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
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Brooklyn Peltz Beckham says ‘I do not want to reconcile with my family’
Oldest son of David and Victoria Beckham takes to social media to dish on feud with his celebrity parents
· Agence France-Presse
Three businessmen fined Rs. 600,000 having pleaded guilty to selling fake perfumes - DailyNews
The Colombo Additional Magistrate imposed a fine of Rs. 600,000 on three businessmen who were accused of possessing, selling and distributing counterfeit perfumes that imitated the world-famous “Victoria’s Secret” brand.
· damith
Australian Open win remains elusive for Alex Eala despite perfect start
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Australian Open: Djokovic sparkles as China’s Shang causes upset, Eala bows out
Serb begins quest for 25th grand slam title in fine form, Chinese former world No 47 makes good start, but Filipino favourite is knocked out
· Xinhua
Australian Open: Djokovic launches latest bid for record 25th grand slam title
Novak Djokovic opens tournament against Pedro Martinez, while Iga Swiatek starts bid for career grand slam against China’s Yuan Yue
· Agence France-Presse
Boy, 12, ‘fighting for life’ after Sydney Harbour shark attack
‘It was a horrendous scene … We believe it was something like a bull shark that attacked’ the boy, said a New South Wales police spokesman
· Agence France-Presse
Australian Open: no Venus fairy tale as Alcaraz, Sabalenka win opening matches
Hong Kong Open champion Alexander Bublik also advances, as does Chinese qualifier Bai Zhuoxuan, though compatriot Zhang Zhizhen is out
· Agence France-Presse
Australia faces record guns as Bondi massacre prompts reform
There were more than 4 million guns in Australia in 2025, more than at the time of a 1996 shooting that killed 35 and prompted a gun buy-back scheme
· Reuters