CNET News Digest
Daily News • Wednesday, 4 February 2026
Probe into controversial surgeon’s appointment to top Queensland role
The surgeon, who was investigated after complaints over his practice in NSW, will lead a new surgical quality and safety program at Queensland Health.
Best of cartoons, February 5, 2026
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.
The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox
The latest work by the acclaimed Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist.
Cartoons of the week
The best Herald artworks of the week from across the board.
The 16,000km G’day
The hills were alive, with the sound of bemusement.
Graham suffers heavy crash
Australian mogul skier Matt Graham has a bad fall at a World Cup event in Livigno, Italy in March 2025.
CCTV shows Surry Hills service station shooting
Police released CCTV of a fatal shooting at a Surry Hills service station.
Search for woman missing for almost two months
A large-scale search is under way south of Brisbane for an elderly woman who has been missing for almost two months.
International Olympic Committee grills Brisbane 2032 organisers
The International Olympic Committee has grilled the Brisbane 2032 organising committee in Milan.
Seniors receive 5 per cent discount for groceries in SA
South Australians with a seniors card will now receive 5 per cent off at all Romeo’s Foodland stores in the state.
Three structures destroyed in SA bushfire
A bushfire on South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula has destroyed at least three structures.
Mother of Lilie James gives heartbreaking tribute
At the inquest into water polo coach Lilie James’ death, her mother read out a gut-wrenching statement.
Former prince leaves Royal Lodge following Epstein controversy
Former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has left Royal Lodge and will live in a home on Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
E-bikes swarm Sydney Harbour Bridge in wild footage
A flood of young men on e-bikes can be seen speeding over Sydney Harbour Bridge in wild new footage.
Rate rise sparks government policy questions
The new interest rate hike has raised questions about the federal government’s fiscal policy.
Residents reject chance to rename Prince Andrew Avenue in Melbourne
Residents of a Melbourne street named after disgraced former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will not change their address.
Man arrested after police chase in Sydney’s west
A man is in police custody following a dramatic police chase across Sydney’s west.
Thousands of passengers stranded after power fault shuts down Metro Tunnel
Thousands of passengers were left stranded after the Metro Tunnel had to be switched off for seven hours last night.
Thieves steal ‘adored’ bronze Gandhi statue from Melbourne charity
A metal statue of political and spiritual leader Mahatma Gandhi has been stolen from a charity in Melbourne’s south-east.
Historic Australian sites to be sold to raise money for military spending
The government has announced it will offload military property assets in a $1.8 billion real estate fire-sale.