Sydney Morning Herald Digest
Daily News • Monday, 26 January 2026
Australian Open 2026 LIVE updates: Shelton sets up Sinner showdown; The surprise reward for qualifier Inglis; Musetti continues Italian dominance
Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis had a lucky break after Naomi Osaka withdrew from their third round clash, but the Australian qualifier lost in straight sets to world No.2 Iga Swiatek tonight.
American star confident ahead of next big test
A chance to battle the reigning Australian Open champion, Jannik Sinner, is not a frightening reality for Ben Shelton. He explains why.
This Australian just earned $480k at the Open. You’ll never guess how she plans to spend it
This year’s Australian Open has proven the biggest pay day of Maddison Inglis’ tennis career. And she’s already got a luxury item on top of her shopping list.
Superquiz, Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz.
Shelton books a date with world No.2
Ben Shelton secures victory over Norway’s Casper Ruud in the fourth round to lock in a fierce battle against the world No.2.
Australian Open Highlights: Elena Rybakina v Elise Mertens
Watch the match highlights between Elena Rybakina & Elise Mertens in Round 4 of the 2026 Australian Open.
Australian Open Highlights: Lorenzo Musetti v Taylor Fritz
Watch the match highlights between Lorenzo Musetti & Taylor Fritz in Round 4 of the 2026 Australian Open.
Australian Open Highlights: Maddison Inglis v Iga Swiatek
Watch the match highlights between Maddison Inglis & Iga Swiatek in Round 4 of the 2026 Australian Open.
Shelton roars after remarkable comeback
Ben Shelton screams as he celebrates winning the second set against Casper Ruud.
Potential explosives device thrown into Perth Invasion Day rally
A man is in police custody after a device was thrown into a crowd during an Invasion Day rally in Perth, forcing thousands of marchers to evacuate over bomb fears.
Bondi hero Ahmed al Ahmed handed keys to city
Bondi Beach terror attack hero Ahmed al Ahmed has become the first person to receive the keys to the City of Canterbury Bankstown.
Best of cartoons, January 27, 2026
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.
Thousands of new WA citizens welcomed on Australia Day
Plenty of people have come out to enjoy the public holiday despite it being the coldest Australia Day in 35 years.
Brisbane swelters through hottest Australia Day in 27 years, as storm hits nearby region
Heatwave conditions were expected further inland for the rest of the week.
Engaging in diplomacy, cup in hand
While tenniswear gets the wobbles.
Australian Open Highlights: Luciano Darderi v Jannik Sinner
Watch the match highlights between Luciano Darderi & Jannik Sinner in Round 4 of the 2026 Australian Open.
Undercover neo-Nazis infiltrate March for Australia as police block opposing protests
Some marchers were draped in Australian flags, others were observed hurling abuse at people of colour and, at one point, an Asian restaurant.
Sinner speaks after fourth-round win
Jannik Sinner speaks after his fourth-round win against Luciano Darderi.
Great Ocean Road towns under threat; Victoria braces for record heat
Residents have been told to get out of the Otways danger zone, before a day of extreme heat that has triggered a statewide total fire ban.