CNET News Digest
Daily News • Friday, 30 January 2026
Australian Open 2026 LIVE updates: Sinner’s stellar start against Djokovic in clash for final spot as Albanese watches RLA blockbusters
Follow live as we bring you all the action from day 13 of the Australian Open.
Perth billionaire faces court and applies for bail
Perth billionaire Laurence Escalante has been given bail after facing court.
Why builders are digging this huge hole in the inner city
Furniture and homewares store Life previous occupied the site.
Hewitt, Woodbridge explain Alcaraz’s pickle juice treatment
Lleyton Hewitt and Todd Woodbridge explain what Carlos Alcaraz was feeling with his cramps.
Parents and two sons found dead in Perth home
A mother and father and their two teenage sons have been found dead in a suspected double murder-suicide in Perth.
No escape from Alcaraz: A 22-year-old’s legend grows in five-set Rod Laver Arena epic
After almost five-and-a-half hours, Carlos Alcaraz surged back from the brink in the fifth set to stun Alexander Zverev and become the youngest man ever to reach the final at all four majors.
Economists warn Qld has two options to cut debt – but both mean breaking election promises
The Crisafulli government is stuck between two unpopular moves if it is to deliver on a promise to control state debt, according to economists.
Australian Open Highlights: Carlos Alcaraz v Alexander Zverev
Watch the match highlights between Carlos Alcaraz & Alexander Zverev in the Semifinals of the 2026 Australian Open.
Alcaraz explains how he pulled off five-set miracle
Carlos Alcaraz speaks to Nine’s Jim Courier after his incredible semi-final victory.
Alcaraz waves his hands at winning point
Carlos Alcaraz stays alive in the final set against Alexander Zverev.
Melania review: Lavish documentary on US first lady beautifully shot but short on substance
Amazon is spending more than $100 million on this documentary about Melania Trump. Is it getting its money’s worth?
Andrew Hastie says he will not fight to become Liberals leader
Andrew Hastie will not challenge Opposition Leader Sussan Ley for leadership of the Liberal Party next week.
Man killed after bulldozer rolls at Port of Brisbane worksite
A man has been killed after a bulldozer rolled at a cement site at the Port of Brisbane.
Alcaraz ‘hurting’ from Zverev’s clinical shot
Carlos Alcaraz hunches over after Alexander Zverev’s winner.
Alcaraz receives standing ovation for miracle shot
Carlos Alcaraz arrives just in time to pull off a miracle effort.
New shoes, old debates and the great kindergarten gamble
From education to politics and the NRL, there’s plenty to talk about as Sydney heads back to school and work.
$1000 fine for hiding $45 million in bribes: ‘Embarrassing’ end to landmark corruption case
It is one of the most high-profile bribery cases in corporate history, and now the years-long saga has concluded with a guilty plea and a paltry fine.
I was born in Australia. I look Indian. Since Bondi, that makes me a target
Sadly, some Jewish people now feel they have to hide their identity. That’s not an option for people like me, who can’t hide the colour of their skin.
‘Abuse of power’: Strata giant faces landmark lawsuit over charges
The legal action is being fought on behalf of lot owners in dozens of Melbourne buildings who have received misleading fee notices.
Courier ‘shocked’ at Alcaraz’s fifth set decision
Jim Courier reacts to Carlos Alcaraz’s decision not to use a five-minute break during the set break.