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As Novak Djokovic's entry into Australia is denied, here's a look at the country's strict COVID-19 restrictions

The Serbian Tennis star's chance to play for a 10th Australian Open title has been thrown into limbo after the country cancelled his entry visa after a public outcry over his 'medical exemption'

Melbourne to witness full houses for Boxing Day Ashes Test, 2022 Australian Open after easing of restrictions

Victoria Premier Dan Andrews said that the state was about to hit 90 percent vaccination, allowing long-standing restrictions to be swept aside, including capacity limits on sporting events.

Gandhi statue vandalised in Australia; Prime Minister Scott Morrison terms it 'disgraceful'

Prime Minister Morrison had unveiled the statue at the Australian Indian Community Centre in Rowville on Friday as part of a celebration of 75 years of India's Independence

Australian Open 2022: Host state Victoria rules out exemption for unvaccinated players

Djokovic is one of many players who have refused to share their vaccination status, casting doubt over whether he will defend his title at Melbourne Park in January.

Australian cricketer Will Pucovski suffers another concussion during training session

The 23-year-old has suffered nine concussions earlier in his career and the latest blow is bound to raise concerns about his long-term health.

Former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya to coach Australia's Mulgrave Cricket Club

Mulgrave Cricket Club, which plays in Victoria's Eastern Cricket Association, said the 110-Test veteran would be in charge for the 2021/22 season.

Australian Open 2021: Grand Slam matches to have daily crowd capacity of up to 30,000

Victoria state's Sports Minister Martin Pakula said it equated to some 390,000 spectators across the two-week spectacle – around half the attendance of last year.

Australian Open: Health authorities rebuff tennis stars' quarantine complaints

The 72 players on the three planes have been deemed close contacts of the four COVID-19 cases and barred from training outside for 14 days, as largely virus-free Australia tries to prevent community transmission.

In Netflix's Bridgerton, Shonda Rhimes provides a blueprint on racial inclusion within period dramas

The characters of Bridgerton never seem to forget their blackness but instead understand it as one of the many facets of their identity, while still thriving in Regency society.

India vs Australia: Boxing Day Test declared as possible COVID-19 hotspot

The news comes on the eve of the third Test between Australia and India, which has caused some controversy by being played in Sydney, the epicentre of a recent outbreak.