Sydney Morning Herald Digest
Daily News • Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Australian Open 2026 LIVE updates: Rybakina storms past Swiatek; Anisimova, Djokovic, Sinner in star-studded quarters; Aussies in doubles quarters, semis action
Follow live as we bring you all the action from day 11 of the year’s first grand slam.
WA Invasion Day rally organisers claim ‘several threats’ were made before bomb scare
Organisers were scathing of WA Police’s response to the incident, and claimed the force had failed to take seriously threats levelled at the rally in the lead-up.
Indian mint and chilli steaks with potato, pea and chickpea salad
Ideal for balmy nights, these grilled steaks are paired with a hearty potato, pea and chickpea salad, all brought to life by a punchy mint-chilli dressing.
Find Russian cold cuts and Eastern European groceries at an old-school Carnegie deli
Russian Tidbits sells house-made smallgoods, pantry items and confectionary.
Australia news LIVE: MP Colin Boyce to move spill motion for National Party leadership; Littleproud reacts; Imams slam Morrison for Islam comments in Jerusalem
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.
Coles hires new PR guru amid face-off over alleged price gouging
The retailer has tapped a former editor of The Australian to run its communications as it goes toe to toe with the federal consumer protection agency.
WA news LIVE: Identity of Invasion Day rally ‘bombmaker’ to be kept secret
Follow our live coverage here.
Victoria heatwave LIVE: State swelters through record-breaking heatwave as Otways fire grows
The last time Victoria experienced such a prolonged heatwave was 2009, when Black Saturday saw the Mallee record 12 days above 40 degrees. Follow our rolling coverage.
More Insight than Q+A: David Speers to host ABC’s new town hall show
The first episode will focus on issues arising from the Bondi massacre on December 14 and the lives and experiences of Jewish Australians.
China displays its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII
China has been increasing its military capability. Does it have a Taiwan invasion in mind? And if so, by when?
Man sprays unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar and is tackled at Minneapolis town hall
Man sprays unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar and is tackled at Minneapolis town hall
Man tackled to ground after spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at town hall in Minneapolis
Man tackled to ground after spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at town hall in Minneapolis
A Hawthorn cafe pouring specialty Chinese coffee opens a new CBD location
Four Kilo Fish is now even more accessible with its second outpost on Little Collins Street.
Israeli president visit confirmed, sparking expectations of mass protests
Israeli President Isaac Herzog will depart for Australia on February 8 for a five-day trip to meet with senior Australian politicians and survivors of the Bondi Beach massacre.
New life for ultra-luxury Australian retreat that was left for dead
After a series of disasters, from bushfires in 2019 to a catastrophic landslide in 2022, Emirates Wolgan Valley is preparing for a super-luxe revival.
Geochem clues steer Red Metal along WA Hemi gold corridor
Red Metal Ltd has intersected anomalous gold in cover sequences at its Pardoo project in WA’s Pilbara, hinting at a potential trail towards basement-hosted mineralisation.
‘Pure damage control’: Lululemon roasted over handling of see-through leggings saga
Lululemon customers are irate about tights that are not “squat proof” and so sheer they can see their underwear.
Anisimova whacks herself amid battle
American player Amanda Anisimova gives herself a whack and a talking to as she battles countrywoman Jessica Pegula.
How far Brisbane house prices will rise in 2026
Brisbane house prices are now forecast to soar at a rate double that of Sydney.
Former CFO in court over $3m Brisbane surgeon kickback scheme
The former Australian chief financial officer for Corporate Travel Management has been charged over an alleged plot involving the use of medical devices by Brisbane spinal surgeons.