ODI Cricket: Travis Head smashed 112 off 84 as Australia beat Zimbabwe by 84 runs in Harare to seal a 2-0 series win, with Mitchell Marsh and Cooper Connolly backing him up and Ollie Peake finishing with a late burst. Davis Cup: Alex de Minaur roared back to form, thumping Poland 6-3 6-0 to give Australia a 1-0 lead in Brisbane. Smart Glasses: Australia is weighing a world-first ban on camera-enabled smart glasses in government workplaces, citing privacy and security risks. Backpacker Visa Shake-up: Working holidaymakers face a ballot for second- and third-year extensions, with fewer places and knock-on pressure for regional employers. Student Visa Tightening: New rules restrict international students and dependants, with government aiming to curb net overseas migration. Health Research: Australian researchers link a common plastic additive (DEHP) to possible autism and ADHD pathways before birth. NSW Politics: NSW Liberals pledge to freeze the gun buyback and unwind key restrictions if elected, drawing sharp criticism from Labor. Weather & Fire Risk: Warm, windy conditions are set to push parts of south-east Australia to the hottest September levels in years. Education Abroad: UWA opened its first India campus in Mumbai, with more campuses planned. Tasmania Justice: Tasmania will review AI use in parole decisions after an error involving non-existent case law. Shark Alerts (WA): Perth-area beaches stayed closed after a fatal attack at Sorrento Beach.