6 results for "melbourne"
🏆 SportsTennis Star Kasatkina Finds Home and Hope in Australia
After three years unable to return to Russia, tennis pro Daria Kasatkina says she can "finally breathe" as she becomes an Australian citizen. The 28-year-old will play her first home Grand Slam at this week's Australian Open in Melbourne.
💛 Acts of KindnessMelbourne's 'Crazy Pigeon Lady' Rescues Birds One Foot at a Time
A 26-year-old with rainbow hair is going viral for rescuing Melbourne's most overlooked creatures: city pigeons suffering from a painful condition called stringfoot. Meanwhile, a passionate racer is fighting to keep an old-school sport alive, proving these birds are far more than "rats with wings."
💛 Acts of KindnessMelbourne Baker Opens Doors to Fire Evacuees, Remembers 2006
When catastrophic bushfires displaced thousands across Victoria, Chris Mansour opened his bakery as a free shelter and food station. The baker who fled Lebanon as a refugee in 2006 says he's repaying the kindness Australia showed him when he had nothing.
🏆 SportsMelbourne Bulldogs Win Basketball Title in 61-57 Thriller
Melbourne High School's basketball team claimed the Cape Coast Conference championship with a nail-biting 61-57 victory over Palm Bay, fueled by Quinton Coger's 30-point performance and clutch free throws in the final seconds. The win capped a thrilling night where both teams showed heart, sportsmanship, and the kind of competition that makes high school sports unforgettable.
🏆 SportsAnisimova Eyes Third Straight Grand Slam Final in Melbourne
After reaching back-to-back Grand Slam finals at Wimbledon and the US Open, American tennis star Amanda Anisimova is bringing her breakthrough momentum to the Australian Open. The 24-year-old jumped 32 spots to world No. 4 last year and says she's turning pressure into fuel.
🏆 SportsSabalenka Wins Second Brisbane Title, Eyes Australian Open
World number one Aryna Sabalenka claimed her second straight Brisbane International title with a dominant 6-4, 6-3 victory over Marta Kostyuk. The Belarusian star is now setting her sights on reclaiming the Australian Open crown in Melbourne.