Tasmania AFL: Ken Hinkley has been officially named the inaugural Tasmania Devils coach on a five-year deal, beating other candidates including Nathan Buckley and John Longmire. Critical minerals: Andrew Forrest’s Wonongarra has bought a 16.8% stake in tungsten producer EQ Resources from Oaktree, valuing the holding at about A$189.7m and aiming to strengthen supply-chain security. Farm safety: Farmsafe Australia’s 2026 report says 53 people died and 182 were seriously injured on farms in 2025, urging leaders to “set the standard” on safe work habits. Health: An at-home chlamydia/gonorrhoea test has been pulled after the TGA found it can produce false negatives, with a six-month suspension for Touch Biotechnology. Koalas: UQ is backing a koala sperm and egg bank as a “genetic safety net” for threatened wild populations. Road policing: SA Police has rolled out six shadow patrol cars to deter dangerous driving. Climate: NSW and Victoria ski resorts recorded July heat spikes up to 12C above average. Business/finance: A payments reform push argues Australia’s system is overregulated and should allow more direct fintech participation. SMEs: Lenders say many small businesses are borrowing just to manage cashflow, not growth.