Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Ons Jabeur begin their Australian Open campaigns and Alex de Minaur leads a cast of Australian hopefuls battling for the second round after Jason Kubler, Rinky Hijikata, Olivia Gadecki and John Millman progressed on day one.
The Uber driver who caused a Covid scare in Queensland has claimed authorities exaggerated his illness although health officials say he needed oxygen to help him breathe.
Uber driver Duran Raman, who was unable to speak with police for days after ending up with COVID-19 in ICU, has been slapped with a $4,000 fine by Queensland Police.
Police on Monday confirmed the 36-year-old, Duran Raman, remained in hospital and had been fined for breach last month while he was infectious with COVID-19.