Novak Djokovic starts out "playing like the best in the world" as he tears through the opening set before Carlos Alcaraz takes the second in the Australian Open men's singles final. Follow live.

Clive Palmer denies newly surfaced claims that his 2019 federal election campaign was influenced by a senior advisor to US President Donald Trump. 

Billions of litres of water are sprayed onto household gardens every day during summer, allowing cities to stay green. Now water is running low. Has the sprinkler had its day? 

Daniel Jackson claims to be the youngest president in the world. The problem is that no other countries recognise him. 

Shadow treasurer Ted O'Brien says it is his "assumption" that Liberal frontbencher Angus Taylor still supports Sussan Ley, despite days of speculation that he's planning to challenge for the leadership. 

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.

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Police believe they have found everyone from inside the vehicle, but divers will check.

Police were alerted to the incident at about 6.25pm this evening.

Sugar may have been mixed with the hot water, but Corrections hasn't confirmed it yet.

Motorists are told to expect delays.

The victim was pulled alive from the avalanche but died from their injures.

While a critic makes a great leap.

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.

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.

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

Lviv is safer than some Ukrainian cities, but it is not spared from attack – and desperately ill children still need treatment, regardless of the unrelenting war.

Many have fantasised that Melania Trump was Rapunzel in the tower, pining to be saved from the ogre. This movie, which earns her at least $US28 million, tells us what we need to know about her.

Images of Liam Conejo Ramos in a bunny hat being surrounded by federal agents in Minneapolis sparked further outcry over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Bill Gates are among the dozens of high-profile figures mentioned in the vast trove of documents.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.