Sydney Morning Herald Digest
Daily News • Monday, 26 January 2026
First Nations group outraged by killing of K’gari dingoes
Traditional owners on the south-east Queensland island condemned the state government’s decision to euthanise the pack, linked to the death of Canadian backpacker Piper James.
Alcaraz device drama angers greats
Carlos Alcaraz was forced to remove his Whoop device from his wrist. Todd Woodbridge and Lleyton Hewitt were left stunned and disappointed.
Australian Open 2026 LIVE updates: Pegula threatens Keys’ title defence; All-Aussie showdown in doubles, Sinner chases second crown
Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis has had a lucky break after Naomi Osaka withdrew. Can she get past the Polish champion? Follow the action live.
Australia Day 2026 LIVE: Major Sydney protests to go ahead with increased police presence; Invasion Day rally paid tribute to Lake Cargelligo shooting victims
Follow our rolling coverage of all the major Australia Day events and protests taking place across Sydney today.
ICU nurse Alex Pretti honored in video salute to veteran after being fatally shot in Minneapolis
ICU nurse Alex Pretti honored in video salute to veteran after being fatally shot in Minneapolis
Otways communities urged to prepare to evacuate, Victoria to reach 49 degrees tomorrow
Emergency services are warning people to get out of the Otways danger zone by sunset, before extreme heat bears down on much of the state.
Commentators stunned by ‘disastrous’ Keys sight
Madison Keys botches the easiest of smashes in a wayward start to her match against Jessica Pegula.
Australia Day 2026 LIVE: Melbourne rallies to take place outside Parliament House, Flinders Street Station
Invasion Day activists and anti-immigration protesters will converge on Melbourne CBD as part of Australia Day demonstrations. Follow updates live.
Trump’s gold rush: America has the world running scared
The first year of the US president’s second term has been chaotic and generated a raft of uncertainties and risks for other countries and their economies.
David Byrne brings love and a healthy dose of weirdness to Melbourne
At his first Melbourne show since 2018, David Byrne is as energetic as ever, with inspired arrangements breathing new life into Talking Heads classics.
Police surge into remote township as manhunt for accused triple murderer continues
Officers are scouring an area about an hour north of Lake Cargelligo in response to reported sightings of alleged fugitive Julian Ingram.
Scorchers reveal dynasty plans after latest BBL triumph
Perth Scorchers captain Ashton Turner doesn’t see his team’s BBL dynasty ending any time soon, and has revealed he almost selected Joel Paris “on one leg” for their latest triumphant title decider.
Snow storm doesn’t stop Patriots booking Super Bowl return
For the first time since the days of Tom Brady, New England will play in a Super Bowl, this time in Santa Clara.
Massive storm brings widespread snow and travel disruption to US
Massive winter storm brings widespread snow and significant travel disruption to parts of the US.
Silenced documentary following lawyer Jennifer Robinson gets Sundance premiere
New documentary Silenced, which follows high profile lawyer Jennifer Robinson and highlights trials involving Amber Heard and Brittany Higgins, premieres at the Sundance Film Festival.
Dellacqua bullish about Inglis, Demon
Casey Dellacqua has belief in Maddison Inglis and Alex de Minaur as the Aussies zero in on mammoth Australian Open challenges.
Manhunt continues for Julian Ingram
Police continue to search for accused triple killer Julian Ingram, with the focus shifting to the Mount Hope district.
James claims historic fifth straight X Games gold
Scotty James saves his best for last, landing a historic switch backside 1440 into a backside 1440 combination to complete his winning run at the X Games event in Aspen.
Snowfall in Chicago part of massive winter storm across the US brings ice, frigid temperatures
Snowfall in Chicago part of massive winter storm across the US brings ice, frigid temperatures