Sydney Morning Herald Digest
Daily News • Monday, 26 January 2026
National weather forecast for Tuesday January 27
National weather forecast for Tuesday January 27.
Man charged over alleged rape, attempted murder in Queensland
A man has been charged with three counts of rape and one count of attempted murder after an alleged attack on a woman in Rockhampton, Queensland.
Museum of Contemporary Art bets on Indigenous art to woo ticket-buying public
The MCA says it will also reintegrate the gallery into the “rhythm of the city” with a range of initiatives — including free ticket days.
An era is about to end for Australian cricket. A spectacular rebirth could follow
The end of this era should not cause concern. Australian cricket remains healthy. An exciting crop of young talent is coming through to form the core of the next great Australian teams.
Parents offered ‘coaching’ before the new school year
As a new cohort of Victorian students make the exciting leap from primary to high school, parents are being encouraged to learn how to help.
How the AFL has been left exposed by Sayers investigation
If they are not already, the AFL leadership should be asking themselves how they became embroiled in an acrimonious marriage split that originated with a grainy photograph of male genitals posted on the internet more than 12 months ago.
Caution won’t conquer Carlos, but these numbers show why de Minaur can
To the naked eye, Alex de Minaur has never played better than his past two matches at the Australian Open. He’ll need all that form and more to topple the world No.1
Trump sends his border tsar to Minneapolis, signalling shift in strategy
Tom Homan will report directly to the president, effectively sidelining Border Patrol boss Greg Bovino and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid the ongoing unrest in Minnesota.
ASX set to jump as Wall Street climbs; $A climbs, gold hits record
US stock indexes are ticking higher, while other markets make louder moves, including another record-breaking rush for the price of gold.
Melbourne forecast to crack 45 degrees in worst heatwave since Black Saturday
Melbourne is forecast to swelter through a maximum 45 degrees on Tuesday, but a cool change at night will send temperatures plummeting.
This chart shows how packed one Sydney metro station will become in peak hour
Modelling shows a new station beneath the city for the $29 billion Metro West line will be almost twice as busy as the existing Martin Place metro station.
How home buyers and sellers are being enlisted to help fight crime
Anyone who is buying a home in cash or doesn’t seem able to afford their purchase will come under focus this year.
Forget ‘me time’: This is the most important travel trend of 2026
You don’t need to become lifelong pen pals with someone you meet overseas to establish an unforgettable connection.
These four Holocaust survivors took refuge in Australia. This is their message for the nation
Three Holocaust survivors and the daughter of another, Alex Kleytman, killed in the Bondi terror attack last month, reflect on their experiences of survival as Australia faces a reckoning.
‘Building cracks, pool damage’: The problem with this Rose Bay apartment plan
A housing battle in Sydney’s east has been triggered by conflicting geotechnical reports.
Melbourne has a new three-hat restaurant that’s beautiful and pointedly Australian
Vue de Monde “wunderkind” Hugh Allen’s ambitious Fitzroy Gardens project achieves a significant accolade out of the gate.
‘Lift however you like to lift’: You can get stronger with gentle weight training
If you’re intimidated by weight training, a new study is full of reassurance.
Chef Hugh Allen makes Good Food history with second three-hat win
At 30, the Yiaga and Vue de Monde chef has accomplished something no other Australian chef has before.
What China’s kill line obsession exposes about its own anxieties
The Chinese tell themselves stories of American decline to feel better. But they hide some essential truths.
As Japan struggles with tourists, this region is still waiting for them
At the train station we’re the only passengers who get off. At our accommodation, we’re the first foreigners our host has seen in a long time.