Sydney Morning Herald Digest
Daily News • Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Australian Open 2026 LIVE updates: Awesome Alcaraz puts foot down in de Minaur blockbuster after standing up for Aussie over time warning
Alex De Minaur plays world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz as the quarter-finals begin. Follow live.
Best of cartoons, January 28, 2026
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.
‘Forever my hero’: Former A-League title-winning coach Rado Vidosic dies aged 64
Vidosic, a former assistant to Ange Postecoglou, had been working as the head of women’s and girls coaching at Brighton & Hove Albion alongside his son, Dario.
Vision of moment homemade bomb allegedly thrown into Invasion Day crowd
WA Police have released vision of the moment a homemade bomb was allegedly thrown into a crowd of thousands at a Perth Invasion Day rally
Teacher who gave birth admits to sexually abusing student for over a year
A teacher who allegedly gave birth to a 13-year-old student’s baby has admitted to sexually abusing the boy for more than a year.
Third seed Gauff obliterates a racquet after stunning Australian Open quarter-final loss
Coco Cauff’s bid for a third grand slam title went up in smoke with a 1-6, 2-6 defeat at the hands of Ukrainian Elina Svitolina in under an hour.
Alcaraz’s sportsmanship after time violation
Carlos Alcaraz shows good sportsmanship after Alex de Minaur was hit with a time violation.
Crowd roars to another Demon break
Alex de Minaur breaks the serve of Carlos Alcaraz to save the set.
Weekend at Davo’s
And a partnership with Batman.
Victoria heatwave as it happened: State swelters under worst conditions since Black Saturday; fire threatens Great Ocean Road
Stay up to date with Victoria’s heatwave and bushfire threats on Tuesday, January 27.
Australian Open Highlights: Coco Gauff v Elina Svitolina
Watch the match highlights between Coco Gauff & Elina Svitolina in the Quarterfinals of the 2026 Australian Open.
‘Going to be a good night’: Demon wins brilliant 16-shot rally
Alex de Minaur and Carlos Alcaraz engage in an outstanding 16-shot rally.
Accused bomb-maker appears in Perth court after Invasion Day rally scare
A Perth man has faced court charged with making an explosive after an improvised bomb was thrown into a crowd of protesters at an Invasion Day rally on Monday.
Svitolina shares big smile at top 10 feat
Elina Svitolina smiles from ear to ear as Jelena Dokic informs her she’s in the top 10.
Gauff releases anger in players area
Coco Gauff is spotted smashing her racquet in the players area after losing in straight sets in the quarter finals.
Svitolina completes quarter-final masterclass
Elina Svitolina goes through to her first Australian Open semi-final.
Overnight downpour sparks flood emergency in rural Queensland town
North Queensland residents have been forced to flee their homes and a tight-knit rural town is inundated after an overnight downpour sparked a sudden flood emergency.
Two men killed in light plane crash south of Brisbane
Police have confirmed two people have died in a light plane crash in Queensland.
No end in sight to scorching heat as Victorians fight to stay cool
Amid Victoria’s all-time highest temperature, wildlife services worked to protect the state’s animals before more sweltering days.
What it feels like in the hottest place on the planet
The Mallee has broken Victoria’s heat record. But for the locals who have to live with extremely hot weather, it’s all part of life in the region.