Two lifesaving medical researchers who are helping to cure melanoma have been recognised as the 2024 Australian of the Year. Tropical Cyclone Kirrily crossed the coast near one of the state’s biggest cities overnight, bringing 100 kilometre per hour-plus winds and damage to buildings.  A record 200 million dollars will be up for grabs at next week’s Powerball draw after there was no winner in Thursday’s game. The Australian Open women’s final is locked in. World number 2 Aryna Sabalenka beat America’s Coco Gauff in straight sets. Taylor Swift’s alleged stalker has been arrested for a third time since he was first apprehended by police on Saturday. Sarah Ferguson has shared a health update after revealing she’d been diagnosed with and was undergoing treatment for skin cancer.