Follow along live for all the updates as Carlos Alcaraz takes on Novak Djokovic for the biggest prize in Australian tennis.

While a critic makes a great leap.

A wild bounce off the net has helped Carlos Alcaraz break Novak Djokovic in the second set.

Novak Djokovic takes the second set 6-2 in 33 minutes, following a forehand forced error from Carlos Alcaraz.

Novak Djokovic wins a stunning point with a "sizzling" forehand winner.

A survey of Melbourne’s tobacco shops reveals dismal compliance with new licensing laws, while only 14 inspectors are tasked with policing the entire state.

The families have long been competitors, but in real life, it seems, relations are much friendlier.

Four children have been hurt in a house fire in Townsville, with two in a critical condition.

From keyboards to vacuum cleaners, transparency is trust and people want machines they can see into.

Students will walk in for the first time on Monday morning, marking the beginning of a new era for secondary education on the northern beaches.

Going from my rowdy suburban school into the state band was a joy, even if, to this day, I don’t know why I didn’t play for Princess Diana with my bandmates.

Justin Bieber makes his comeback, Ye stirs rumours of another potential red carpet stunt, and hopes are high for nominated Australian talent.

A search is under way for a swimmer who disappeared at Maroubra Beach in Sydney.

An early uptake of general maths has helped VCE results soar at this school west of Melbourne. Use our interactive to find out your school’s top subjects.

A man has died after crashing his BMX in Adelaide.

There are new calls for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to testify to US Congress over his dealings with convicted paedophile Jeffery Epstein.

NSW Education Minister Prue Car has spent the past seven months fighting breast cancer but will return to work after getting the all clear.

Hundreds have joined a paddle out at North Bondi for Nico Antic, 12, who was killed by a shark in Sydney.

A champion harness racer has narrowly escaped a fire emergency on race day in Melbourne.

Federal representatives are returning to the capital under the shadow of leadership spills and interest rate rises as One Nation surges ahead in the latest poll.