THE TRUTH ABOUT: 26 | History Defined

Dane locks in title defence after Open thriller

With an appreciation for the history of the Australian Open, champion Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen says he'll be back to defend his crown alongside Rory McIlroy.

AAP · Dec 7, 2025

McIlroy says schedule still a factor in Open appeal

Superstar Rory McIlroy says the Australian Open has all of the ingredients to attract the world's best golfers but scheduling still limits its appeal.

AAP · Dec 7, 2025

Great Dane denies Smith in epic Australian Open duel

Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen has dashed Cameron Smith's Australian Open dream in a thrilling climax at Royal Melbourne.

AAP · Dec 7, 2025

Tailender top-scores in Shield debut for Tasmania

Ruwantha Kellapotha led the recovery after Tasmania won the toss and batted poorly in the Sheffield Shield match against South Australia.

AAP · Dec 5, 2025

Diamonds from the rough see McIlroy still standing

Rory McIlroy has avoided disappointing 50,000 Australian Open golf fans with the global superstar recovering from a rare air swing to make the halfway cut.

AAP · Dec 5, 2025

McIlroy and co shift to afternoon action at the Open

Rory McIlroy will start the second round of the Australian Open seven shots adrift of the leading trio.

AAP · Dec 4, 2025

Rory fever takes hold at Royal Melbourne

Tournament drawcard Rory McIlroy has mixed five birdies and six bogeys on a rollercoaster start to his Australian Open campaign.

AAP · Dec 4, 2025

Elvis smiling as young gun shoots to share of Open lead

Elvis Smylie had the Australian Open field, including megastar Rory McIlroy, all shook up, with the Queensland young gun claiming a share of the round-one lead.

AAP · Dec 3, 2025

Let him cook - and eat: Lee hoping to feast at Open

Ahead of this year's Australian Open, Min Woo Lee has bulked up, saying he needed to become stronger after suffering a bizarre injury in last year's lead-up.

AAP · Dec 3, 2025

Bombers ace gives insight into 'gruelling' overhaul

Essendon young gun Archie Roberts has described pre-season training session as "gruelling" after the Bombers brought in a new fitness team.

AAP · Dec 3, 2025