Sydney Morning Herald Digest
Daily News • Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Maiden program shines as Moonlight strikes gold in Qld
Moonlight Resources’ first swing at its Clermont project in Qld has struck thick, shallow gold, including 40m at 1.3g/t from surface, with drilling set to resume soon.
Australia news LIVE: Ley’s allies confident she will remain leader; Heatwave sees mercury reach almost 50 in South Australia, Victoria, breaking records
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Crisafulli condemns flag burning, reigniting hate speech debate
The premier said a flag-burning incident at an Invasion Day protest was “as disgraceful as you get”, and he called on the Commonwealth to consider outlawing the act.
Australian Open 2026 LIVE updates: Demon in Alcaraz showdown; Sabalenka smashes into semis; Players get cooling breaks
Alex De Minaur plays world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz as the quarter-finals begin. Follow live.
Dateline geophysics hint at deeper US gold-rare earths prize
Dateline Resources has revealed zones of elevated chargeability from an induced polarisation survey conducted at its US gold and rare earths project.
WA news LIVE: WA school teacher admits sexually abusing student, having his baby
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‘They’re not targeting Australians’: Police chief says NRL fans will be safe in Vegas
One of Las Vegas’ top police officers has assured travelling Australians they need not worry about the recent shootings.
Trump could see this crisis turning rapidly. His response was inevitable
The US president’s political instincts have proven themselves pretty reliable over the years, and it is clear he could see the politics of this crisis changing rapidly.
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.
Man dies after being rescued from Perth beach in Australia Day tragedy
One man has died and another was taken to hospital after the pair were caught in a powerful rip at one of Perth’s most popular beaches.
Exercising during a heatwave? Here’s what you should know
Extreme heat places additional stress on the cardiovascular system and thermoregulation, so maintaining the same intensity, duration, or timing year-round isn’t always safe.
Will Murdoch get rewarded for his expensive gift to Trump?
The decision to launch a print newspaper defies industry trends, but it will beef up Rupert Murdoch’s conservative bona fides.
Hacked ABC News account posts graphic Bonnie Blue image
The national broadcaster’s Facebook account posted several inappropriate images on Tuesday afternoon after a staff member’s account was compromised.
Zverev stunned by ‘unbelievable’ shot
Learner Tien takes out the second-set tiebreak in his quarter final against Alexander Zverev.
WA Eastern Goldfields coughs up more gold for Great Southern
Great Southern Mining has its sights set on a maiden gold resource with more shallow high-grade intersections at the company’s Golden Boulder discovery in WA.
Why Trump just proved Mark Carney’s point
Canada’s prime minister stood up to the US president. Trump’s response tells us that Carney’s remarks struck a nerve.
Gun law reforms to address calls for mental health checks, minister says
Reforms heading to Queensland parliament will target gun ownership requirements in response to the Wieambilla inquest recommendations.
Mayor ‘really sorry’ after council officers empty child’s inflatable pool
Sutherland Shire mayor Jack Boyd has apologised after an inflatable pool being used by a child with disabilities was emptied by council officers on Australia Day.
Australian talent shines at Sundance Film Festival with seven films on show
Seven Australian productions made it into the line-up of this year’s premier independent US film festival, an event that has been punctuated by protests against ICE raids.
Man found not guilty of Oxford Street nightclub rapes
David Charles Massa was accused of twice raping a man in the crowded smoking area at Universal Sydney. A jury has delivered their verdict.