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Peter RolfeMajor Events and Development Reporter

Peter Rolfe is the Herald Sun Major Events and Development reporter. He has previously worked in state politics, general news, education and sport in a journalism career spanning 20 years.

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02/02/2025 An artist's impression of the massive new fresh food precinct to be built at Chadstone Shopping Centre.,

‘Bigger than the MCG’: Australian-first fresh food market to open in Chadstone

The Market Pavillion fresh food precinct set to open in Chadstone will feature gourmet food stalls, florists, and an AI “food concierge”.

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Los Angeles, California - February 1, 2023: Delta Airlines plane takes off over the iconic LAX sign at Los Angeles International AirportEscape 20 October 2024NewsPhoto - iStock

New slashed-fare flights from Melb to LA set to spark airline price war

Flying between Melbourne and the US is about to become a lot cheaper with Delta Airlines breaking Qantas’ monopoly on the flight path.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Novak Djokovic of Serbia speaks with CEO of Tennis Australia Craig Tiley as he holds the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup following victory in his MenÃ¢â¬â¢s Singles Final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia during day 14 of the 2021 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 21, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Australian Open boss wants a Djokovic statue in Melbourne

Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley says erecting a statue of 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic at Melbourne Park is a no-brainer — and the Serbian can win the local Grand Slam again.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 14: A general view of Margaret Court Arena in the Men's Singles First Round match between Andrey Rublev and Joao Fonseca of Brazil during day three of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 14, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Tennis fans warned to be on high alert as scalpers target Aus Open

Australian Open officials have urged fans to steer clear of ticket scalpers after scores of dodgy passes were seized by authorities, with tickets to the men’s final advertised for up to $600 above face value.

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TOPSHOT - Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka celebrates a victory over Russiaâs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova after her women's singles quarterfinal match on day ten of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 21, 2025. (Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

How Sabalenka plans to pull off historic AO quest

Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka is busy focusing on one big thing as she embarks on a historic quest to win her third consecutive Australian Open at her ‘second home’.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 19th January 2025. Day 9. Australian Open Tennis at Melbourne Park. Alex de Minaur vs Alex Michelson on Rod Laver Arena. Alex de Minaur celebrates during the 2nd set tie breaker during his 4th round match against Alex Michelson . Picture: Michael Klein

‘No fear’: Aussie tennis great on Demon’s winning edge

John Newcombe says Alex de Minaur has sent “a warning to the other guys in the draw” and he says a recent attitude shift has him primed to win the Australian Open.

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Tony Jones should be booted, Australian Open cult hero says

Marcos Baghdatis, who made the 2006 Australian Open final, says Tony Jones’ comments about Novak Djokovic were a “disgrace” and he should be banned from Melbourne Park.

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Australia's Alex De Minaur reacts on a point against Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp during their men's singles match on day three of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 14, 2025. (Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

‘Fearless’: Rod Laver tips ‘the Demon’ to end Australian Open hoodoo

Australian tennis legend Rod Laver believes the nation’s best chance at this year’s Australian Open can go all the way and end a 49-year green and gold sporting curse.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 15: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning against Jaime Faria of Portugal in the Men's Singles Second Round match during day four of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

‘I love this sport’: Djokovic desperate to win another Aus Open trophy

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic has spoken of his thirst to extend his legacy at Melbourne Park — after snatching another piece of tennis history at the Australian Open.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 29: Thanasi Kokkinakis (L) of Australia and Nick Kyrgios of Australia pose with the championship trophy after winning their Men's DoublesÃÂ Final match against Matthew Ebden of Australia and Max Purcell of Australia during day 13 of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 29, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘We owe it to ourselves’: Kyrgios vows to bring back the joy at Melbourne Park

Nick Kyrgios has vowed to double up with Thanasi Kokkinakis to bring the party back to Melbourne Park, saying he wants to repay the faith of fans.

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