Sydney Morning Herald Digest
Daily News • Monday, 26 January 2026
Two die as plane crashes, catches fire south of Brisbane
Emergency services rushed to the scene south of Brisbane, as the two people were trapped in the cockpit and grassland surrounding the plane caught fire.
Australian Open 2026 LIVE updates: Demon in Alcaraz showdown; US teen challenges Sabalenka; Gates open early on sweltering day
Alex De Minaur plays world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz as the quarter-finals begin. Follow live.
Swiatek’s shocked reaction to Melbourne heat
Iga Swiatek is shocked when told the temperatures Melbourne is forecast to hit on day 10 of the Australian Open.
Australia news LIVE: Ley’s allies confident she will remain party leader; Melbourne to swelter in worst heatwave since Black Saturday
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.
Inside Yiaga, one of Melbourne’s most ambitious restaurants
Yiaga’s Hugh Allen has made Good Food history as the first chef to be awarded three hats across two venues.
Rapid Recap | MW23: Everton vs Leeds
Catchup with Rapid Recap: Watch the goals and big moments from Leeds United’s visit to Hill Dickinson Stadium to face Everton in Premier League Matchweek 23 action.
Fire rages after light plane crash south of Brisbane
A light plane that crashed just 30 minutes north of the Gold Coast has sparked a dramatic blaze.
Former detective addresses crime ‘price menu’
Former detective Luke Taylor discusses the discovery of an underworld “price menu” for crimes-for-hire including arson and kidnapping.
‘I heard it from the stands’: Shelton’s response after fans yelled for Novak; American women, Italian men surge to quarters
One champion survived and another succumbed at the Australian Open as Jannik Sinner reached the quarter-finals after women’s holder Madison Keys crashed out at the hands of Jessica Pegula. Sinner became the second Italian into the last eight after Lorenzo Musetti beat Taylor Fritz.
Superstar sisters sign new rugby deal
Gold Coast sisters Maddison and Teagan Levi have signed new deals with Rugby Australia with an eye on the 2028 LA Olympics.
‘Money is not the be-all and end-all’: Levi sisters say no to NRLW move
Winning a medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics remains the priority for Maddison and Teagan Levi.
ASX set to jump as Wall Street climbs; $A climbs, gold hits record
US stock indexes are ticking higher, while other markets make louder moves, including another record-breaking rush for the price of gold.
Border Patrol commander Bovino to leave Minneapolis as Trump shifts strategy
The US president is dispatching his border tsar, Tom Homan, to Minnesota to oversee ICE operations there and said he had held a “very good call” with Democratic Governor Tim Walz.
Prince Harry and Meghan at Sundance Film Festival
Prince Harry joined his wife Meghan at Sundance Film Festival to promote their new documentary Cookie Queens.
Kiwi poaching raid confirmed as Kiss successor revealed
Les Kiss’ replacement has been revealed, with a two-time championship-winning coach from two different competitions named at the helm.
Victoria heatwave LIVE: State swelters under worst conditions since Black Saturday; fire threatens Great Ocean Road
Stay up to date with Victoria’s unfolding heatwave and bushfire threats with our live blog.
Are we going to be a country which still makes things?
The government has staked billions on its Future Made in Australia policy, but our heavy industries are struggling.
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.
Ye apologises for antisemitic remarks, blames bipolar disorder in full-page advert
The hip-hop personality formerly known as Kanye West said he was in a severe car accident 25 years ago and damage to his brain wasn’t properly diagnosed until 2023.
Israel recovers last hostage body, paving way for Gaza’s lifeline to reopen
The remains of police officer Ran Gvili – held in Gaza for more than 840 days – have been identified and will be returned for burial, the Israeli military said.