Kokkinakis loses epic five-setter against Murray ending at 4am
Australian Open all hours, prison treaty fail, Alec Baldwin charged over shooting | The Guardian
20/01/2023
Australian Open all hours, prison treaty fail, Alec Baldwin charged over shooting
Martin Farrer
Good morning. After the Covid-disrupted disappointments of the previous two years, the Australian Open is shaping up to be a very memorable tournament on and off the court. Australia’s Thanasi Kokkinakis blew a two-set lead to lose an incredible five-setter against Andy Murray that didn’t end until 4.07am, women’s No 2 Ons Jabeur crashed out and Novak Djokovic accused heckling fans of being drunk.
Australia’s human rights commissioner warns today that the country’s international reputation is in jeopardy for failing to meet anti-torture treaty obligations, and we also look back in detail on the career of Jacinda Ardern, Australia’s “sister” across the Tasman who yesterday announced her resignation as prime minister.
‘Odd one out’ | Australia risks being the “odd one out” internationally if the government resists implementing a tax on sugary soft drinks, doctors say, reigniting their calls for a 16c levy on every can in an attempt to slash obesity.
Voice divide | Divisions in the Greens over the voice to parliament have deepened after Sarah Hanson-Young emphasised her support for the yes campaign while the First Nations spokeswoman, Lidia Thorpe, repeated her criticism of the idea.
In from the cold | Australia and China are in discussions about arranging a virtual meeting between the trade minister, Don Farrell, and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Wentao, which would be the first conversation between an Australian trade minister and a Chinese commerce minister in more than three years.
World
Baldwin charged | The actor Alec Baldwin has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal film-set shooting of a cinematographer during a rehearsal of the western film Rust.
Davos rebuke | Greta Thunberg has told the Davos summit that it is “absurd” to listen to the energy industry talk about the climate crisis when they “are mainly causing” the problem.
Trump slip | Donald Trump mistook E Jean Carroll, the writer who accuses him of rape, for his ex-wife Marla Maples during a deposition in the case last year, in what lawyers say could be a significant blow to his defence.
Peru protests | Peru’s capital city is bracing for further unrest as thousands of protesters head to Lima to demand the resignation of President Dina Boluarte, after nearly six weeks of turmoil that has claimed close to 50 lives.
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Prof Megan Davis, a Cobble Cobble woman and expert adviser to the government on the voice referendum, talks about Peter Dutton’s “inexplicable” demand for details about the process and the road to the referendum.
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The world of sport
Cricket | Steve Smith, the former Australia captain, has agreed a deal to play three games for Sussex in May as part of his preparations for the summer’s Ashes and a probable appearance in the World Test Championship final.
Melbourne fireworks | Tennis fans were treated to an all-time classic five-set thriller between local hopeful Thanasi Kokkinakis and Andy Murray that didn’t finish until after 4am. Earlier in the day, Novak Djokovic was heckled by fans, Russia’s Andrey Rublev was singled out by Ukrainian supporters, and Australia’s Alexei Popyrin pulled off an upset of his own by beating eighth seed, Taylor Fritz, in another five-setter.
Rugby union | Governing bodies in England and Wales face a second major lawsuit from a group of more than 55 former amateur players who claim the authorities failed to protect them from brain injuries.
Toyah Cordingley | A court in New Delhi is expected to approve the extradition to Australia of Rajwinder Singh, accused of murdering Toyah Cordingley in Queensland.
Camper killings | Committal hearing continues for Greg Lynn charged with the murders of campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay.
Covid update | The weekly update on numbers and deaths from Covid will be released today.
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