CNET News Digest
Daily News • Thursday, 5 February 2026
Peter Gilmore looks back on his most memorable moments at Quay
Peter Gilmore answers our burning questions as he looks back on his most memorable moments working at Quay Restaurant.
ASX set for heavy losses; Bitcoin plunges, crypto market in ‘full capitulation mode’
Sharp drops hit Wall Street on Thursday as technology stocks fell and bitcoin plunged again to roughly half its record price set last year.
Sydney Summit LIVE updates: Industry leaders, politicians gather to discuss future of city
Follow our live coverage of the annual Sydney Summit discussing the city’s future, our housing challenges, and the big bold ideas that could shape our way of life.
Cara’s sister is an AFLW premiership captain. She’s shooting for netball glory
In one half of netball Cara Koenen delivered a stunning reminder of her value as a goal shooter to the Australian Diamonds ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
Tony Mokbel walks free after prosecutors abandon criminal case
The 60-year-old is now a free man, walking away from court without any pending criminal matters and without the shadow of bail.
Jules Neale shares life update after Lachie scandal
Jules Neale has shared how she’s moved forward in life after the Lachie Neale split scandal that shocked Australia
From reserve rider to medal contender: Aussie snowboarder qualifies for final
Valentino Guseli has qualified for the men’s big air final at the Milano Cortina Olympics after receiving a late entry four hours before the event started.
‘No win, no charge’ legal eagles abandon their historic office after nearly 60 years
The Victorian-era property is going to auction on March 4, nine years after Peter O’Bryan, the partner of late Frank Galbally QC, bought the building outright in 2017.
Bright’s iconic gold medal run
Relive Torah Bright’s iconic gold medal run from the 2010 Vancouver Winger Olympics.
What makes a good rosé wine?
Plus a simple tip for adjusting a rosé that is too sweet for your taste.
Australia news LIVE: RBA governor says raising rates was the right thing to do; Starmer apologises to Epstein victims over Mandelson scandal
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.
Teams for NFL game in Australia announced
The NFL will host its first ever regular season game in Australia later this year.
It’s Beethoven or bust on our family mission to Germany
An exhibition in Bonn offers an opportunity to connect with a long-dead relative through his love for the German composer.
Guseli nails incredible third jump
Aussie snowboarder Valentino Guseli nailed his third big air jump to score 91.50 and progress to the next round of competition.
Rio Tinto, Glencore walk away from $300 billion deal to create the world’s biggest miner
The abandoned talks echo other ambitious mining deals that have faltered in recent years.
LA Rams’ opponent for historic MCG clash revealed
The San Francisco 49ers have been announced as the LA Rams’ opponent for the first regular-season NFL clash in Australia.
Ski-jumpers accused of enlarging penises to enhance performance
World Anti-Doping Agency president Mathias Hafele said the organisation could look into allegations of penis-enlarging, which were first reported in a German newspaper.
R360 money too good to refuse says May
Terrell May says he would leave the NRL if approached by R360.
The Australian suffers its own culture war
Just months after running a glossy campaign to promote its new culture section featuring film critic Stephen Romei, the News Corp veteran has been unceremoniously dumped.
Guseli nails first run, celebrates with a cartwheel
Aussie snowboard star Valentino Guseli nailed his first run after being a late call-up to the big air competition at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games.