Sydney Morning Herald Digest
Daily News • Monday, 26 January 2026
Australian Open 2026 LIVE updates: Ruthless Swiatek wins first set; Sinner closes on victory; Musetti continues Italian dominance
Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis has had a lucky break after Naomi Osaka withdrew. Can she get past the Polish champion? Follow the action live.
Swiatek bagels Aussie underdog in first set
Iga Swiatek races to a 6-0 first set against Australian underdog Maddison Inglis.
Australia Day 2026 LIVE: Police line on Spring Street keeps Invasion Day crowd from March for Australia rally
Invasion Day activists and anti-immigration protesters will converge on Melbourne CBD as part of Australia Day demonstrations. Follow updates live.
‘It’s worth it’: The shocking cost of degrees for international students
Ariye’s engineering masters degree will cost her $180,000 – and that’s on the cheaper end of the scale. Search our list.
Frenchman sets new record after sailing around the world in 40 days
The seven-person crew faced 10-metre waves and 100km/h winds in beating the previous fastest time set in 2017.
The young gamblers making a fortune betting on absolutely anything
From gambling on which turkey Donald Trump will pardon to whether the US will confirm aliens exist, there is a market for everything – and these traders are cashing in.
How Iran crushed a citizen uprising with lethal force
Despite Iran shutting down the internet and disrupting phone service, some Iranians managed to evade restrictions to share witness accounts and videos.
Jannik Sinner’s lucky heat-rule escape highlights tension between athleticism and safety
The polarisation of opinion sets up a compelling day at the Australian Open on Tuesday, when temperatures are forecast to hit 45 degrees.
Pauline Hanson addresses March for Australia crowd
Pauline Hanson addressed a March For Australia crowd in Brisbane.
South Australia swelters through its hottest Australia Day on record
South Australia has sweltered through its hottest Australia Day on record as the mercury nudged 45 degrees in Adelaide.
Italian star loses the plot with double tantrum
Italian star Darderi loses the plot with double tantrum
Police brothel probe demands a watchdog with real teeth
The allegations against senior officers go to the heart of police integrity.
Haunted by the words of an Italian doctor, I’ve tricked myself into doing the thing I vowed to never do
A note to GPs – there is never any need to tell women like me to “eat better”.
Nick Kyrgios offers to be Carlos Alcaraz’s party organiser
The pair bumped into each other in the depths of Rod Laver Arena and the Australian made a surprising motivational offer to the No.1 seed.
Calls for inquiry into Minneapolis shooting death of US citizen
There are calls for an independent inquiry into the shooting death of a US in Minneapolis.
Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg named 2026 Australian of the Year
Australia’s first-ever qualified astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg has been crowned the 2026 Australian of the Year.
At least six killed in massive US snowstorm
A crippling winter storm has killed at least six people as it sweeps across large parts of the US.
Two men dead, woman serious following drowning in NSW river
Two men have drowned and a pregnant woman has been taken to hospital after getting into trouble in a river on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Sydney marks Australia Day with celebrations and reflection
Sydneysiders have embraced Australia Day on what was a day of deep reflection.
Man arrested over alleged neo-Nazi speech during March for Australia rally
A man has been arrested over alleged neo-Nazi comments he made during Sydney’s March for Australia protest.