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Nicole Kidman will be one of the event’s co-hosts in 2026.

This year’s Met Gala theme is here. So what will Nicole Kidman and Beyoncé wear?

Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams and Vogue’s Anna Wintour will co-host this year’s fashion event.

  • Jocelyn Noveck

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A 17-year-old Venus Williams during her 1998 Sydney International victory over world No.1 Martina Hingis at White City.

Should a 45-year-old ranked 582 get an Australian Open wildcard? Only because she’s Venus Williams

Twenty-eight years after making her Australian Open debut, the US great will return to Melbourne Park – potentially for the final time as a player.

  • Emma Kemp
Beyoncé in Givenchy at the 2016 Met Gala, ‘Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology’

Anna Wintour lures Beyoncé back to the Met Gala

It’s been almost a decade since the singer brought her star power to the Met Gala. A lot has changed since then.

  • Damien Woolnough
Venus Williams arrives for the presentation of the 2025 Christian Dior haute couture spring/summer collection.

Venus Williams’ ‘comeback’ is an indictment on tennis

It is a win for nostalgic fans who remember the seven-time grand slam champion’s halcyon days, but make no mistake, this is an indictment on a women’s tour lacking in star power.

  • Marc McGowan

‘I’m too soft’: Serena Williams worries whether she can be a pushy tennis mum

Serena Williams misses tennis – but don’t take that as a comeback hint. Her only angst post-retirement, really, is whether she’s too easy on her kids.

  • David Marchese
Great moments in Sydney sport from Johnson v Burns to the Williams sisters.

The Magic Ticket part three: A free pass to the best moments in Sydney sporting history

Willy Wonka gave out Golden Tickets, but we’ve handed out Magic Tickets to give our journalists the Christmas gift of a free pass to any sporting event ever held in Sydney.

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Coco Gauff in action in Melbourne on Friday.

Coco Gauff impressed Serena Williams – and the feeling is mutual

American Coco Gauff, who once filled in as a “younger version body double” for Serena Williams, believes the retired legend’s status is undisputed as the greatest player of all time.

  • Scott Spits
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Everything you need to know about the 2023 Australian Open

If you’re among the hundreds of thousands of fans descending on Melbourne Park for the 2023 tournament, or planning your summer schedule to watch the grand slam event from home, here is a comprehensive guide.

  • Jackson Graham
Novak Djokovic is through to the Adelaide International final.

Djokovic unsure on hamstring setback; Czech teenager rewrites history

Novak Djokovic hopes he has dodged a serious hamstring injury and can play in the Adelaide International final ahead of his Australian Open title bid.

  • Marc McGowan
Venus Williams.

She’s ranked 1007 and won one set this year, but Williams nabs Aus Open wildcard

Venus Williams has scored a main draw wildcard in a surprising development, while Pat Rafter has been careful not to reignite a feud with Nick Kyrgios.

  • Marc McGowan