Sydney Morning Herald Digest
Daily News • Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Auric times WA Munda gold run with red-hot bullion market
Auric Mining has timed its second WA gold toll run from its Munda project exquisitely, with the gold price getting all stratospheric. First gold sales are now just weeks away.
Australian Open 2026 LIVE updates: Zverev, Sabalenka, Aussie duo into semi-finals; de Minaur set for Alcaraz blockbuster
Alex De Minaur plays world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz as the quarter-finals begin. Follow live.
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.
Hastings inks niobium strategy at WA critical minerals plays
Hastings Technology Metals has inked a strategy to monetise valuable by-product critical minerals like niobium at its two WA rare earths projects.
Israel recovers remains of final hostage
Israel has recovered the remains of the last hostage from Gaza, paving the way for the next phase in the peace plan.
Teacher who gave birth admits to sexually abusing student
A teacher who is believed to have given birth to a 13-year-old student’s baby has admitted to sexually abusing the boy for more than a year.
US Border Patrol chief set to leave Minneapolis
The US’s Border Patrol chief and some federal agents are expected to leave Minneapolis as anger grows over the shooting death of a citizen.
National flag is being used to send the wrong signal
The minister for the republic should announce a design competition to create a new flag that’s more relevant to all Australians.
Australia news as it happened: Ley’s allies confident she will remain Liberal leader; Hastie appears to make pitch for job; Temperature records tumble in Victoria, SA heatwave
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.
Man behind bars after alleged antisemitic Australia Day speech
A Rockdale father remains behind bars, charged over what police described as a “reprehensible” antisemitic speech at an Australia Day rally.
Teen charged following police chase as suspicious items seized
A teenager is set to face court following an alleged pursuit in Sydney’s south-west, where police discovered multiple suspicious items in a vehicle.
Former teacher found guilty of child procurement
A former teacher at the prestigious Knox Grammar has been found guilty of procuring a child for sex over a dating app.
‘Don’t show him what you’re doing’: How on-court pods almost helped Learner upset the No.3
Down a set against world No.3 Alexander Zverev, American sensation Learner Tien looked exhausted and unsure. Then his coach spoke up.
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.
Jules Neale hard-launches life post-Lachie at the Australian Open
Word of Jules Neale’s impending arrival at the Open swiftly set tongues wagging on Tuesday.
Giddey denied remarkable 25m shot
Josh Giddey nails a shot from just over 25 metres away during the Chicago Bulls’ match against the Los Angeles Lakers.
$5bn of incorrect age pension payments revealed as seniors left waiting
There were $5 billion in incorrect payments made in three years, with more than 70 per cent overpayments, according to a scathing auditor-general’s report.
WA news LIVE: WA school teacher admits sexually abusing student, having his baby
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The latest illustrations from artist Simon Letch
Gallery of illustrations by the Sydney Morning Herald artist.
Its gold, gold, gold for Rio2 Ltd
Rio2 Ltd has made the giant leap from developer to producer after its first commercial gold pour at the company’s Fenix gold mine in Chile has placed it on an annual trajectory of between 60,000 and 70,000 ounces.