Following the Iran women’s national soccer team’s third group-stage match of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup, five members of the team have reportedly defected and are now in protective Australian police custody. The defections come on the heels of a turbulent week for the team following the joint U.S.-Israel military offensive against Iran, which killed … Read more
Tennis Australia, the governing body for tennis in the country, recently issued a statement explaining why players were not allowed to wear WHOOP devices during matches at Melbourne Park. Elite players, including Aryna Sabalenka, Jannik Sinner, and Carlos Alcaraz, were asked to remove their devices before their respective matches, igniting speculation, as the WTA and … Read more
Mexican tennis star Renata Zarazúa felt the full force of Melbourne’s scorching conditions ahead of the Australian Open, recently sharing a troubling image of a severe sunburn on her back after arriving in the city. The post sparked concern among fans about the extreme heat players may face at the Grand Slam, with some also … Read more
Taylor Fritz’s girlfriend, Morgan Riddle, has been exploring Australia since arriving in the country ahead of the 2026 United Cup. She recently shared her experiences of visiting the stunning Australian beaches. The couple has been together for over five years, having started dating in early 2020. Riddle is a social media influencer whose content primarily … Read more
Melbourne, Australia — Social media platforms must report monthly on the number of children’s accounts they close once Australia begins implementing a 16-year-old age cap next week, a minister said on Wednesday. Note: Video from a previous report. Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, Streaming service Twitch was added to the list of age-restricted … Read more
Deftones have announced a tour of Australia and New Zealand in 2026, with special guests Interpol – see all the details below. READ MORE: Deftones’ Chino Moreno on longevity, creativity and making music that lives forever Last night, the Sacramento metal band took to social media to share that they’d be travelling Down Under next year … Read more
A frightening incident occurred during Katy Perry‘s Lifetimes tour stop on Sunday (June 29). The 40-year-old singer was performing at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre in Australia when her prop metal ball suddenly malfunctioned. This large metal device, which flies above the audience with Katy inside, tilted forward unexpectedly. Katy was hanging on in an effort … Read more