From Warnie’s stoush with Marlon Samuels, to the Renegades snatching a title from the Stars – the Melbourne derby is the BBL’s most heated rivalry. The sides meet at the ‘G this weekend to launch a blockbuster January for events. > bit.ly/40f0FmB

Ever wanted to play Nick Kyrgios or Aryna Sabalenka? Aus Open organisers are giving grassroots players the chance to take on the world’s biggest stars. Here’s how to register for the opportunity > bit.ly/4a47ACl

Melbourne tennis player Alex Bolt had just 10 minutes’ notice before embarking on a successful qualification run at Wimbledon. His next quest is to qualify for the Aus Open, alongside 23 other Aussies. > bit.ly/41ZnwUs

Cruz Hewitt turned back the clock for fans by dropping several “c’mons” during his first senior grand slam appearance, before falling short in his quest to qualify for the Australian Open. > bit.ly/403BSRg

From a Backstreet Boys singalong mid-match to a player stealing Dylan Alcott's microphone, Australia’s first Red Bull Australia Bassline tournament was fast and loose heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/… Herald Sun #AusOpen

Meet the 16 grassroots tennis players from across the nation - aged from 15 to 72, and including a former ballkid who "high-fived Novak Djokovic" - who have been chosen to play global superstars in the #AusOpen's newest tournament heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/… Herald Sun

Revealed: the 16 pros who will play amateurs in the #AusOpen's wild new tournament. They include two players with world rankings in the top 20 and a French Open champion! See the full list: heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/… Herald Sun

Seven-time #AusOpen champ Dylan Alcott has backed top-ranked Aussies Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin to “go deep” in their home grand slam – but he says one particular player looms as their biggest threat heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/… Herald Sun

A Melbourne dad who entered the #AusOpen's new pros vs amateurs tournament to give his terminally ill father the chance “to watch me one more time” has fallen agonisingly short of claiming the title. But he did knock out three pros along the way: heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/…

Find out why kids are putting stickers all over this Melbourne artwork - and how you can too! heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/… Herald Sun NGV

"He's the one": How Hugh Jackman got his big break in a Melbourne hotel lobby heraldsun.com.au/lifestyle/vwee… Herald Sun

The best Melbourne suburbs to live, work and play have been revealed, and one has emerged a clear winner. How liveable is your neighbourhood? heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/…

A new heart was Remy’s only chance at life after he was born with a severe genetic condition. The brave boy tragically died before his first birthday, spurring his parents to become staunch advocates for organ donation heraldsun.com.au/news/national/… DonateLife 💗 Herald Sun

Women now make up three-quarters of participants in Racing Victoria’s apprentice jockey program, thanks in part to trailblazers like Michelle Payne and Jamie Melham > bit.ly/3EZtj2S

Fashion, footy, racing, concerts, theatre shows. air shows and more – dozens of world-class events are set to supercharge Melbourne and Victoria this month. > bit.ly/3F3CFuu

From aspiring AFL footballer to Olympic silver medallist and now, a 50-game NRL player: Melbourne Storm star Will Warbrick on why the milestone means so much to him: heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/team… Herald Sun Sport

Since moving south to play for the Storm, superstar halfback Jahrome Hughes has come to love watching AFL, playing to full AAMI Park crowds – and keeping a low profile > bit.ly/3DCcryZ

Shayna Jack's dog Hugo became her “reason for getting out of bed every day” as she served an unfair doping ban. After losing her "gentle giant" last week, the swimmer has bravely revealed how she manages her ongoing mental health struggles, to help others heraldsun.com.au/health/mental-…

AFLW star Maddy Prespakis says becoming a parent figure to partner Sophie Cachia’s children has been “really positive” for her mental health, six months on from taking a brave stand against body shamers heraldsun.com.au/health/mental-…

As Collingwood and Storm prepare to host their biggest home-and-away matches of the year, stars of the clubs reveal why the occasion means so much to them. > bit.ly/3Gk8fos