ODI squad shake-up: NSW allrounder Jack Edwards is called up for Australia’s South Africa tour after Billy Stanlake’s injury, with Spencer Johnson released to manage workload. Mining deal: Artemis Gold agrees to buy Vista Gold in a $598m all-share deal, adding the Mount Todd gold project in the Northern Territory. Shark safety: A great white killed a swimmer near Perth, triggering a rare WA “catch and kill” order as authorities try to locate the animal. Climate and power: A wind-solar-battery hybrid near Narrogin seeks federal approval, while Victoria moves to ban datacentres in residential areas and push them toward renewables and community benefits. Aging Australia: Treasury’s Intergenerational Report flags faster ageing, falling fertility and rising health/aged-care pressure, with deaths projected to outnumber births by the 2060s. AI rules and culture: ARIA disqualifies mostly AI-generated recordings from charts, and Australia backs global calls for stronger AI safeguards. Science in Queensland: Two new stick insect species are identified in Far North Queensland, including a case of mistaken identity. Migration pressure: Bhutanese student visa refusals reportedly spike as Australia tightens integrity-focused rules. Sports: Australia’s ODI squad also gets Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc back for South Africa.