Sydney Morning Herald Digest
Daily News • Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Australia news LIVE: MP Colin Boyce to move spill motion for National Party leadership; Littleproud reacts; Another 16 homes lost in Victorian fires
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WA news LIVE: Ask for Angela: New safety campaign launched for Perth night spots
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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.
Great Southern unlocks fresh upside at shallow WA gold play
Great Southern Mining has unveiled shallow gold hits at its Mon Ami project in Laverton, Western Australia, hinting at a potentially new parallel lode.
Man sprays unknown substance on congresswoman Ilhan Omar and is tackled at Minneapolis town hall
Man sprays unknown substance on congresswoman Ilhan Omar and is tackled at Minneapolis town hall
Pegula, Rybakina off to semis; Ousted Swiatek backs Gauff on privacy; Djokovic, Sinner in star-studded quarters
Follow live as we bring you all the action from day 11 of the year’s first grand slam.
Undersea cable ship off Sydney
The Ile d’Yeu ship laying undersea cable off the coast near Maroubra. CREDIT: WOLTER PEETERS
‘We will see’: Beijing hints at retaliation over Port of Darwin lease
China’s ambassador has warned there was “no room for compromise” on Beijing’s position on Taiwan, as he cautioned against a forced sale of the Port of Darwin.
Parents hate your partner? Here’s what the experts say you should do
The messy unravelling of the Beckham family begs the question: is there a better way to respond when your parents take a dislike to your significant other?
Violations of social media ban must be met with strong action
The success of Australia’s world-first under-16s social media ban depends on robust enforcement, ongoing monitoring of social media companies and their actions, and a commitment to share information with the public.
Minneapolis politician attacked as White House changes tune on shooting
The incident came as Donald Trump’s hardline homeland security adviser Stephen Miller conceded Border Patrol agents may have broken protocol during the operation in which Alex Pretti was shot and killed.
True North beefs up Queensland copper-gold stash
True North Copper has beefed up its Wallace North copper-gold resource after incorporating data from two reverse-circulation drillholes completed last year.
Right or privilege? The WFH wars are heating up
The growing number of battles between employer and employee reveal some insights on the overarching question on whether working from home is now a right or a privilege.
Daylesford driver who killed five ordered to appear at inquest
The driver who crashed into diners outside a Daylesford pub during a medical episode will be compelled to testify at an inquest after trying to avoid it.
‘It’s classified’: The valuable lesson Rose Byrne has learnt on her shock Oscars journey
Rose Byrne talks about how it feels to have landed her first Oscar nomination … and to have said too much.
Two huge ships are floating off the coast of Sydney. This is what they’re doing
One of the ships will be gone within 24 hours. What they leave behind could be vital for Australia’s future.
Shriver files complaint against tennis coach who was engaged to teen player
Tennis great Pam Shriver has reportedly put in a complaint to the governing body of women’s tennis about the past behaviour of controversial tennis coach Rafael Font de Mora, who was back at the Australian Open this year.
Pegula advances to semi finals
Jessica Pegula advances to the Australian Open semi finals after a straight-sets win against Amanda Anisimova.
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.
The first great book club novel of 2026 is here
This is adultery, rebranded for people who have air fryers and money anxieties.