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Alex began as a sport reporter at news.com.au before shifting to news in recent years. He has a keen interest in global affairs, painfully obscure rock music, Italian meats and Formula 1. As an eternal pest, he spends most of his time deleting sentences that simply won’t fly in civilised society.

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Elon Musk has long dipped his finger into numerous pies, enraging millions across the globe in some way or another. Now it seems he’s ruffled the godfather of F1.

Elon Musk torn to shreds by F1 great

F1 great Martin Brundle has teed off on X owner Elon Musk, using a three-word insult to slap down the billionaire.

Tennis

Australian Open warm up sessions.Bernard Tomic trains on one MelbourneÃ¢â¬â¢s hottest before the start of the tournament. Picture: Tony Gough

Tomic rinsed in Open qualifying crash

Bernard Tomic’s hopes of returning to the Australian Open main draw have been swiftly dashed once again.

Cricket

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 30: Sam Konstas of Australia and Pat Cummins of Australia celebrates victory during day five of the Men's Fourth Test Match in the series between Australia and India at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 30, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

19yo cricket prodigy’s staggering pay rise

Teenage star Sam Konstas’ life has changed immeasurably after becoming a household name overnight. But now he’s set for a life-changing cash boost.

UpdatedHorse Racing

Police are investigating a suspicious fire at the Caulfield Racecourse on 7 January. Emergency services responded to reports of a fire in the grandstand about 6.25am. No one was injured and the area was evacuated safely. Picture: 9NEWS

Suspicious fire rages at iconic Aussie venue

A suspicious fire has caused major damage to a grandstand at an iconic Melbourne racecourse, sparking a frantic early morning investigation by Police.

Tennis

Daily Telegraph. 30, December, 2024.The United Cup, TEAM AUSTRALIAÃs Omar Jasika, Ellen Perez, Alex de Minaur, Olivia Gadecki, Lleyton Hewitt, Destanee Aiava and Matthew Ebden, at?Bennelong Lawn, Sydney, today.Picture: Justin Lloyd.

‘Weird, hostile’: Star turns on Aussie team

Rising tennis star Destanee Aiava has criticised Australia’s United Cup culture, revealing some uncomfortable insights from behind the scenes.

UpdatedNorth America

A mass shooting has unfolded at a New York nightclub in Queens.

Mass shooting at New York nightclub

Multiple people have been rushed to hospital after a mass shooting at a New York nightclub.

Cricket

Sparks fly as young gun loses his cool

A hugely controversial DRS review sparked a dramatic collapse as Australia sealed a famous victory late on day five at the MCG.

UpdatedCricket

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 29th December 2024. Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test match at the MCG . Scott Boland and Nathan Lyon chat between overs . Picture: Michael Klein

Historic scenes as Aussies toy with rivals

Australia wrestled back momentum of the Boxing Day Test in unbelievable scenes as two men put their rivals to the sword.

Cricket

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 28: Nitish Kumar Reddy of India celebrates his century with Mohammed Siraj of India during day three of the Men's Fourth Test Match in the series between Australia and India at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 28, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Emotional scene leaves the MCG stunned

Tears flowed as a youngster brought up a huge career milestone in an incredible fightback from India in the Boxing Day Test.

Cricket

Cult hero’s spicy send-off we all missed

Video has emerged of Aussie cult figure Sam Konstas appearing to make a gesture to Virat Kohli during a moment of high drama.

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