The Daily Aus Headlines: WA man charged over explosive device targeting protesters
Jan 27, 2026
A charged device thrown into a January 26 protest and the police forensic response. Extreme Melbourne heat forces major tennis matches off open courts and triggers emergency protocols. An independent inquiry probes whether a holiday park landslide could have been prevented. Plans for the first cancer lab in space aim to run zero-gravity experiments impossible on Earth.
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Explosive Device Targeted Protesters
- Police say a device containing ball bearings, screws and liquid was thrown into a crowd of January 26 protesters in Perth.
- Authorities allege it was designed to explode on impact but did not detonate, prompting explosives and forensic searches.
Australian Open Suspends Outdoor Play
- Extreme heat forced the Australian Open to close roofs on Rod Laver and Margaret Court and suspend play on outside courts.
- Organisers applied heat protocols, adjusted ball kid rotations and delayed wheelchair championships amid forecasts above 40–45°C.
Inquiry Into Fatal NZ Landslide
- An independent inquiry will examine whether authorities missed chances to prevent six deaths after a Tauranga holiday park landslide.
- Officials say locals warned of a landslip hours earlier and New Zealand's prime minister demanded answers about possible missed evacuations.