CNET News Digest
Daily News • Wednesday, 4 February 2026
Graham family rallies behind Matt’s Olympic moment
The celebration is on in Point Frederick, NSW, to honour Australia’s Milano Cortina 2026 flag bearers, Matt Graham and Jakara Anthony.
Owner of Arnie, dog found dead in claimed stolen ute, flanked by police at court
Nathan McKeown was charged in November over the death of his seven-year-old German shepherd, in a case that gripped people around Australia.
Australia news LIVE: Bill Gates denies ‘false’ Epstein files accusations as ex-wife Melinda speaks; Israeli president Isaac Herzog’s visit inflaming tensions
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.
Happy Shop
A fast-casual sibling to Happyfield, serving chopped cheese sandwiches and beignets.
Yes, there are too many crime dramas, but this one is as good as Broadchurch
Starring Yellowstone’s Kelly Reilly, Under Salt Marsh is exceptional – and made with exquisite care.
Harry Potter’s Draco Malfoy becomes Lunar New Year Symbol
Harry Potter villain Draco Malfoy has become an unlikely mascot across China this Lunar New Year.
Sydney teen charged with making death threats to Israeli president
The teen was arrested after a raid on his inner west home. He also allegedly made online threats to US President Donald Trump.
ASX set to slide as Wall Street’s tech slump continues
Wall Street is losing ground Wednesday under the weight of sinking technology stocks.
Andrew ‘asked stripper for sex acts’
The former prince and Jeffrey Epstein requested a threesome and “various sex acts” from an exotic dancer, legal letters claim.
Melinda Gates responds to Bill Gates being in the Epstein files
Philanthropist Melinda French Gates says her ex-husband Bill Gates needs to ‘answer to those things,’ referring to Gates’ alleged ties with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Son of Norway’s crown princess cries in court, denies ‘rape videos’ on phone
Marius Borg Høiby said that “few can relate to the life I have led” and that his upbringing in the public eye since he was a toddler had led him to crave alcohol and sex.
Man dies in restaurant, police declare several crime scenes in Toowoomba
The man was involved in an altercation with a group of people at a nearby bus stop before the melee moved to the restaurant.
Grant ‘worried’ about new interchange rule
Melbourne star Harry Grant admits he is “worried” about the NRL’s new eight-player interchange rule.
Former NRL chases intruders who broke into his home
A former NRL player wearing only his underwear has described how he chased masked intruders who broke into his Brisbane home.
‘I regret ever knowing him’: Bill Gates denies Epstein claim in latest release of files
The billionaire Microsoft co-founder conceded he went to dinners with Epstein but denied ever going to his island or meeting girls with him.
Queen Camilla questioned on Epstein
The Queen was asked about the Andrew-Epstein saga as new claims about the former royal’s relationship with the paedophile financier emerged.
From the outside, William Tan led a glamorous life. Now he faces dozens of sickening charges
The former high-flier phoned his elderly mother one day from prison. He had an urgent request: that she visit a website to delete one of his accounts – without reading anything on it.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor officially moves out
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has now left his royal residence to live at a private property owned by King Charles.
Full throttle: EU trade deal promises cheaper cars, more exports
The federal government appears set to conclude the vast trade deal this month to align Australia with 27 nations in a pact that counters the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
‘Bloodbath’: Washington Post axes a third of its staff
After a company-wide online meeting, staff members began receiving emails with one of two subject lines.