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Famed reporter Christiane Amanpour to complete her own grand slam at the Australian Open
The chief international anchor for CNN is coming to Australia for the first time – to share her experiences and her love of tennis.
- Stephen Brook
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The best new TV shows to stream in January
Highlights include the return of The Night Manager and The Pitt, a new Game of Thrones spin-off and the biopic Goolagong.
- Craig Mathieson
‘OK, I’ve dealt with all of this’: Why Evonne Goolagong’s story still matters
Lila McGuire is playing the tennis legend in a new ABC TV series. She may have been born decades after Goolagong’s final victory but much about her life is familiar.
- Louise Rugendyke
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Goolagong is a smashing biopic, with a backhanded serve of fury
The three-part biopic of the Australian tennis champion is a fitting tribute, if a little shy on the sporting action.
- Karl Quinn
Is your favourite TV show back next year? Here’s everything on our screens in 2026
All the local broadcasters have bet big on their areas of expertise – aka ratings winners – while the ABC is doing the heavy lifting in scripted drama.
- Louise Rugendyke
New comedies from Sam Pang and Kitty Flanagan announced as ABC reveals 2026 line-up
Other new programs include a satirical news show hosted by Tony Armstrong, a detective drama starring Anna Torv and a documentary about Rolf Harris.
- Karl Quinn
Evonne Goolagong Cawley’s close encounter with her past – and future
The tennis champion met up with West Australian Indigenous actor Lila McGuire, who will play her in the three-part miniseries Goolagong.
- Stephen Brook
‘Courage to put yourself out there with no certainty of success’: Meet the Trailblazers
In Sunday Life’s annual list of who impacted the past 12 months, Anjali Sharma, Ash Barty, G Flip and others are leading the way.
- Genevieve Quigley and Melissa Singer
Australian Open 2025 as it happened: Aussie beaten in epic five-setter; Saville’s open on the edge; Zverev eliminates former semi-finalist
The Australian Open begins at Melbourne Park. Follow along for all the major moments, matches and some fun as we cover the day and night sessions on day one.
- Roy Ward and Jon Pierik
‘You are the new billboard’: Why celebrities and influencers converge on the tennis
Everyone wants something different, but they all happily converge on Melbourne Park for the Australian Open.
- Stephen Brook