Sydney Morning Herald Digest
Daily News • Monday, 26 January 2026
Australian Open 2026 LIVE updates: Pegula ousts champ Keys; Kubler, Polmans win all-Aussie clash; Inglis in Swiatek test; Sinner chases second crown
Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis has had a lucky break after Naomi Osaka withdrew. Can she get past the Polish champion? Follow the action live.
Australia Day 2026 LIVE: Major Sydney protests to go ahead with increased police presence; Invasion Day rally paid tribute to Lake Cargelligo shooting victims
Follow our rolling coverage of all the major Australia Day events and protests taking place across Sydney today.
‘Portables from the get-go’: The Victorian schools facing an enrolment crush
A booming part of Melbourne has seen an influx of more than 25,000 students in recent years. Search your neighbourhood to see which areas have the fastest growing schools.
The remote township at the centre of manhunt for alleged triple murderer
Police are scouring Mount Hope after reported sightings of fugitive Julian Ingram, accused of killing three people in Lake Cargelligo 100 kilometres to the south.
Australian Open Highlights: Jessica Pegula v Madison Keys
Watch the match highlights between Jessica Pegula & Madison Keys in Round 4 of the 2026 Australian Open.
Ex-tropical cyclone heads south as North West communities begin the cleanup
Luana hit the Dampier Peninsula on WA’s far north coast on Saturday evening, dumping 200mm of rain in 24 hours.
Kupp touchdown helps lead Seahawks to Super Bowl
Cooper Kupp, playing against his old team, helps lead the Seahawks to the Super Bowl.
‘This moment will shape history’: Clinton, Obama urge Trump to change course
Republicans are increasingly voicing concerns about overreach by immigration enforcement squads while demanding an independent investigation into the latest fatal shooting.
The surprise beneficiaries of Ozempic boom? Airlines, possibly
A US investment bank is already eyeing the benefits of lighter passengers for the airlines in reduced fuel costs.
‘We have to put out the message of unity’: Freeman’s road to AC honour
The Indigenous athlete who lit the cauldron at the Sydney Olympics and went on to win the nation’s hearts joins an illustrious list of gold medallists in receiving our top gong.
Troye Sivan called out a doctor who criticised his looks. But the ‘random sicko’ says he won’t stop
The Australian singer was accused of suffering from “twink death” by a cosmetic doctor who recommended procedures to “improve” his “problem areas”.
Are you ageing well? Try these 4 simple tests to find out
While there’s no crystal ball to predict your future health, there are a few basic tests you can give yourself to gauge your current strength, power, cardiovascular fitness and balance — all of which will influence your physical abilities going forward.
Alen Stajcic was just sacked – but his OAM days later says much more
What a weird, incongruous time. To be at one of the lowest points in your career while receiving one of your country’s highest honours.
‘Inherently dangerous’: Popular Blue Mountains destination closes
A surge of visitors to a lookout has posed such a serious safety risk, the council has shut it temporarily.
Trump is in decay and it affects the whole world, including us
If our PM declines to spend $US1 billion to join the Board of Peace, will Trump punish Australia?
Woodbridge: Demon playing his best tennis yet
Todd Woodbridge says Alex de Minaur is in career-best form at the Australian Open.
Where to watch Australia Day fireworks across WA
Western Australians will have the opportunity to celebrate Australia Day with a bang with several fireworks displays set to light up the sky across the state.
Defending champ knocked out by podcast pal
Defending champion Madison Keys is knocked out of the Australian Open by podcast pal Jessica Pegula.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary keeps animals cool amid heatwave
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is keeping its animals cool amid a heatwave by misting them with water and putting out ice blocks.
Otways parks closed, towns urged to evacuate by sunset, Victoria to reach 49 tomorrow
Residents have been told to get out of the Otways danger zone by sunset, before a day of extreme heat that has triggered a statewide total fire ban.