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Australian wheelchair tennis youngsters have followed in the world-beating tracks of Dylan Alcott, winning the ITF's World Team Cup junior title in Portugal.

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This Archibald Portrait Of Ultimate Daddy Taika Waititi Just Won A Prize & BRB Gonna Heist It

Ocean's Nine, let's go.

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The Greatest Blessing For Disabled Australians Would Be One Of Us As The Disability Minister

"The fact is the Disability Minister should be a person who identifies as a disabled person. A person who’s proudly part of the disability community."

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Below the Line: Albanese has COVID, but Morrison is 'blessed' with an even bigger problem – podcast

When tennis superstar Dylan Alcott’s post rebuking the Prime Minister for his clumsy “blessed” comment is outperforming election news stories on social media, you know the leaders’ debate didn’t go as hoped for the Coalition.

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Scott Morrison fails the 'character' test posed by his Warringah candidate

For months there has been a great deal of debate about Scott Morrison’s “character”.

The Conversation

Australian PM under fire for saying he is ‘blessed’ not to have children with disabilities

Scott Morrison says his words have been twisted and that his remark was ‘in good faith’

The Independent UK

The PM Has Apologised To One (1) Disabled Person For His Fkd Comments Which Is Somehow… Worse

Morrison also managed to partially blame his "political opponents".

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Scott Morrison apologises for offence caused by saying he was ‘blessed’ to have children without disability

PM says sorry for remark during leaders’ debate after claiming that opponents ‘twisted’ his words

The Guardian - AU

Tennis boom across Australia as Barty, Alcott, Kyrgios and Kokkinakis success 'breeds success'

The number of people hitting the tennis court this year in the wake of Australian successes Ash Barty and Dylan Alcott has soared more than 300 per cent. Milly Bonassi, 14, is one of them.

ABC News

‘What a bloody legend’: praise for Ash Barty as a champion on and off tennis court

Former players, including Evonne Goolagong Cawley, join fans from Australia and around the globe in paying tribute to world No 1 after decision to leave game

The Guardian - AU

Dylan Alcott wants in at National Cabinet

Australian of the year and Paralympian Dylan Alcott wants to go to national cabinet to make a personal plea for better services for disabled Australians.

AAP

Katie Allen tells Q+A she stood up for her beliefs on religious discrimination bill, Dylan Alcott says those with a disability deserve a chance

Rebel Liberal MP Katie Allen tells Q+A she is happy that she "stood up" for her beliefs over protections for transgender school students.

ABC News

Dylan Alcott AO: inspiration to the nation

Dylan changed his attitude, and so should everyone else.

Newcastle Herald

Australian stars shine to erase off-court drama and create ‘dream’ grand slam

Thanks to Ash Barty, the Special Ks and Dylan Alcott, Tennis Australia chief Craig Tiley is celebrating an extraordinary event

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Australia’s Preferred PM, Dylan Alcott, Has Slammed Tennis’ Cooked Wheelchair Athlete Pay Gap

The Aus Open hasn’t even disclosed the prize money for the wheelchair division which is suss af.

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ICYMI Cameras Caught Dylan Alcott And Grace Tame Sharing The Most Wholesome Moment At The Open

"Love you Tame-y!!!"

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Ultimate GOAT Dylan Alcott Necked Beers From A Water Bottle In Post-Match Interviews

Cheers big ears.

ABC News

Dylan Alcott farewells tennis and pays tribute to Ash Barty ahead of Australian Open women's final

Retiring tennis champion Dylan Alcott farewells the game and pays tribute to Ash Barty ahead of her Australian Open final.

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Daily Mirror

Andy Murray’s text message reduces Dylan Alcott to tears in Australian Open interview

Legendary Australian sports star Dylan Alcott retired following his Australian Open final defeat - and was reduced to tears by a text from Andy Murray.

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Ch 9 Pushed Back Its Nightly News Bulletin Bc Dylan Alcott’s Final Game Was Essential Viewing

As it should.

The Guardian - AU

No dream ending for Dylan Alcott as Australian Open final defeat ushers in retirement

The newly-anointed Australian of the year was beaten 7-5 6-0 by Dutchman Sam Schröder in the quad singles final at Melbourne Park

ABC News

Dylan Alcott retires after loss to Sam Schröder in Australian Open quad wheelchair singles final

Dylan Alcott gives his all in what was his final match before entering retirement, but Dutch opponent Sam Schröder proves too strong in the quad wheelchair singles decider on Rod Laver Arena.

ABC News

Dylan Alcott's calls for free rapid antigen tests, NDIS funding guarantee backed by disability advocates

Advocates back new Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott's calls to provide free rapid antigen tests to people with disability, saying the measure could help save lives during the pandemic.

ABC News

Australian Open day 11: Ash Barty storms into Australian Open final and pays touching tribute to Dylan Alcott — as it happened

Ash Barty produces a dominant display to make it to the women's singles final at Melbourne Park but was quick to move her focus to another Australian tennis champion. Look back on day 11 at the Australian Open as it happened.

The Guardian - AU

I applaud your work Dylan Alcott, but we can’t all ‘love’ our disability

As we listen to the new Australian of the Year, don’t forget there are many other stories that might not be quite as heartwarming but that represent the daily reality of disability

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