AI Regulation Push: Australia will set up an Office of AI inside the PM&C to coordinate national AI standards, aiming to speed approvals while keeping rules tight as data-centre growth and job-safety concerns mount. Energy & Climate Cost Fight: CSIRO’s GenCost report says power prices may rise after 2030 regardless, and that ditching net zero won’t automatically cut costs—while coal and nuclear options are projected as among the most expensive. Middle East Fuel Shock: Rising tensions around Iran and a proposed US shipping levy could lift petrol prices by more than 10 cents a litre in coming weeks. India Nuclear Deal: Australia and India finalised the administrative arrangement for long-term uranium exports under IAEA safeguards, strengthening India’s nuclear fuel security. Work & Jobs Watch: Roy Morgan’s “real unemployment” jumped to 11.7% as employment fell, with part-time work driving the decline. Tech/Industry Funding: Queensland mapping firm Emesent secured $17m to scale autonomous mapping and its Cortex AI platform. Local Business Pressure: Perth commercial electricians warn compliance testing deadlines are colliding with a national electrician shortage. Health & Travel Warnings: Smartraveller updated Qatar and UAE advice, urging Australians to reconsider travel due to unpredictable security. Queensland Community: Ipswich attempted a Guinness world record for the largest trombone ensemble with 600+ players.