My stories for 10 News First Melbourne in January 2024.
Matildas' star Alex Chidiac is keen for more game time as she returns to the A-League. The 24-year-old is back in Melbourne Victory colours after a hectic 12 months | @alexchidiac10 @gomvfc @TheMatildas @aleaguewomen @10SportAU @10FootballAU @BySamMills pic.twitter.com/DcZO3o0WsS
— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) January 3, 2024
Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Australian Open after suffering a muscle tear. The 37-year-old and 22-time Grand Slam champion has flown home to Spain, prompting fears he might’ve played his final match in Australia | @RafaelNadal @BrisbaneTennis @AusOpen @BySamMills pic.twitter.com/xxCfC2yfip
— 10 News First (@10NewsFirst) January 8, 2024
Australia's top female boxer is eyeing off gold at this year's Paris Olympics. Caitlin Parker says she's in the prime of her career, and the 27-year-old is determined to reward her parents for the sacrifices they've made | @Olympics @Paris2024 @BoxingAUS @BySamMills #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/WkGyrrLIuE
— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) January 9, 2024
An honest Andy Murray hopes to put a "rubbish" 2023 behind him. The fifth-time Australian Open runner-up began his Melbourne summer of tennis with a loss today at Kooyong | @AustralianOpen @andy_murray @BySamMills #KooyongClassic24 pic.twitter.com/d7nISnzX7j
— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) January 10, 2024
Melbourne star Clayton Oliver has not returned for pre-season training, with the club granting him extended leave as the four-time best and fairest winner continues to deal with personal issues | @BySamMills @melbournefc pic.twitter.com/UK1DGbaMjd
— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) January 11, 2024
Police have ramped up patrols following the discovery of a man’s body in the street, hours after a home invasion in Doncaster. @BySamMills pic.twitter.com/uGHSGQSdWh
— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) January 13, 2024
Novak Djokovic will kick off his campaign for an 11th Australian Open title tonight. The 36-year-old headlines night one of slam action, with the Aussies suffering a tough day at Melbourne Park | @AustralianOpen @DjokerNole @BySamMills #AusOpen #AO2024 pic.twitter.com/YO4fZMLMZ0
— 10 News First (@10NewsFirst) January 14, 2024
Aussie number two Alexei Popyrin will face Novak Djokovic in the #AusOpen second round. The 24 year-old downed his mate Marc Polmans, as the green and gold enjoyed a good day at Melbourne Park | @AlexeiPopyrin99 @marcpolmans @DjokerNole @AustralianOpen @BySamMills #AO2024 pic.twitter.com/qKSPAvcbdl
— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) January 15, 2024
Aussie Max Purcell has joined Alex de Minaur in the second round of the #AusOpen. Top seed Iga Swiatek also booked her spot, with a straight sets win over former champion @SofiaKenin | @alexdeminaur @MaxPurcell98 @iga_swiatek @AustralianOpen @BySamMills #AO2024 pic.twitter.com/8KXyXIhf7g
— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) January 16, 2024
The AFL's Integrity Unit is investigating North Melbourne midfielder Tarryn Thomas, following an allegation of inappropriate behaviour and domestic violence. The allegations made against Thomas are the latest in a string of off-field controversies | @NMFCOfficial @AFL @BySamMills pic.twitter.com/xNpO9H0Trg
— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) January 18, 2024
@CarltonFC is confident it can avoid a repeat of last year and begin the new season strong. The Blues opened the gates today to their supporters, and a few code-hopping guests | @BySamMills pic.twitter.com/CbgvEbfCW4
— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) January 19, 2024
Alex De Minaur says he is devastated after missing out on the quarterfinals at the #AusOpen. The 24-year-old was knocked out by fifth seed Andrey Rublev, despite at one stage holding a commanding lead | @AustralianOpen @alexdeminaur @AndreyRublev97 @BySamMills #AO2024 pic.twitter.com/FjLhjjIQQp
— 10 News First (@10NewsFirst) January 22, 2024
Authorities have issued an urgent warning ahead of the Australia Day long weekend following a huge spike in preventable burn injuries. Admissions to the hospital have nearly doubled in the past month, most of whom are young men | @BySamMills pic.twitter.com/xzy8Mwnpm2
— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) January 25, 2024
Tens of thousands of people have swarmed the CBD to protest against Australia Day. Indigenous leaders called for a day of mourning to be declared and better recognition of First Nations people | @BySamMills pic.twitter.com/QYJ8lDgS4y
— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) January 26, 2024
Clayton Oliver has returned to Melbourne FC training after more than a month away from the club. The three-time All-Australian trained away from the main group, with the Dees admitting he'll take some time to get up to speed | @BySamMills @melbournefc pic.twitter.com/MR4SfCRg73
— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) January 31, 2024