CNET News Digest
Daily News • Saturday, 31 January 2026
‘Be brave for Nico’: Family and friends paddle out for shark attack victim
Nico Antic’s parents were supported by hundreds of swimmers and paddlers at North Bondi to remember their son who they will “miss forever”.
How a boy from the western suburbs conquered Covent Garden
Steven McRae danced his way from Rooty Hill to a coveted place with London’s Royal Ballet. Now he wants to help open doors for other Australian kids with a dream.
Starmer calls for Andrew to face Congress over Epstein
Pressure is mounting on the former prince to formally answer questions about what he saw during his friendship with the convicted sex offender.
Green mocks action of Pakistan bowler during T20 loss
During Australia’s T20 loss to Pakistan, all-rounder Cameron Green was left miffed by the action of the bowler who dismissed him.
Rapid Recap | MW24: Leeds vs Arsenal
Catchup with Rapid Recap: Watch the goals and big moments from Arsenal’s visit to Elland Road to face Leeds United in Premier League Matchweek 24 action.
Rapid Recap | MW24: Chelsea vs West Ham
Catchup with Rapid Recap: Watch the goals and big moments from West Ham’s visit to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea in Premier League Matchweek 24 action.
Rapid Recap | MW24: Brighton vs Everton
Catchup with Rapid Recap: Watch the goals and big moments from Everton’s visit to The AMEX Stadium to face Brighton and Hove Albion in Premier League Matchweek 24 action.
Rapid Recap | MW24: Wolves vs Bournemouth
Catchup with Rapid Recap: Watch the goals and big moments from Bournemouth’s visit to Molineux Stadium to face Wolves in Premier League Matchweek 24 action.
The sports minister’s summer of no sport
Anika Wells has skipped every major sporting event this summer and stayed home in Brisbane after her expenses scandal.
Kaila’s dad says she’s a better basketballer than her brother. He plays in the NBA
Kaila Proctor is the third person in her immediate family to be offered a university scholarship to play basketball in the US.
Ekiteke’s classy finish for double
Hugo Ekiteke’s classy finish for a goal double for Liverpool against Newcastle.
Thick haze of smoke blankets Sydney
Sydneysiders woke to a thick haze of smoke which blanketed the city following fires on the NSW Mid-North coast.
Mountain Culture
A Katoomba brewpub set in an old printing press.
Prince Andrew photo seen in latest Epstein file release
The former Prince Andrew was pictured crouching over an unknown woman in the latest tranche of documents released in the Epstein files.
Tribute in Bondi for young shark attack victim
A paddle out has taken place in Bondi to honour 12-year-old shark victim Nico Antic.
NDIS funding cut from children found dead in Perth, friends say
Friends of the family found dead inside a Perth home say the children’s NDIS funding had been recently cut.
Molotov cocktails thrown at home in south-west Sydney
Police are investigating after multiple glass fire bombs were thrown at a home in south-west Sydney in a “targeted” attack.
Tensions boil over in stoppage time
West Ham’s Jean-Clair Todibo receives a red card after a fight breaks out against Chelsea.
The Morning Serve Day 15
Jelena Dokic and John Millman join Nick McArdle to preview the men’s singles final.
Woman fighting for life after alleged altercation with housemate
A woman was allegedly stabbed by her housemate at a Woodlands home, in Perth’s north-west, following an alleged altercation.