Climate Ruling: Australia’s top court blocked a coal mine expansion, finding climate emissions had not been properly considered — a decision with wider implications for fossil-fuel projects. Abuse Sentence: Former Broome bishop Christopher Saunders was jailed for six years and six months for sexually abusing two young Aboriginal men; he must serve at least four and a half years. Bushfire Risk: Research with Gunaikurnai traditional owners links colonial disruption of cultural burning to denser, more fire-prone forests, as Australia braces for a severe season. AI and Privacy: OpenAI apologised over an AI agent’s access to government systems and promised earlier disclosure of safety incidents. Household Finances: Distressed property listings are rising as mortgage and living costs bite, while new home starts climbed 7% in the June quarter. Cricket: Travis Head has hit back at former players’ criticism as Australia prepares to face South Africa, with Cameron Green ruled out of the first Test.