Wallabies Selection: Les Kiss has named a “pretty powerful” Wallabies squad for the Japan Test in Osaka, with Miles Amatosero and Aidan Ross getting first starts and Josh Nasser back after concussion. Politics & Accountability: ACT Liberal leader Mark Parton admitted texting “my job is boring” during a meeting after allegations he sent it to a sex worker; he says it was private and the complaint was dismissed. Trade & Cost of Living: Australia’s June-quarter trade surplus fell to $1.1b, the lowest since 2017, as fuel supply moves during the Middle East oil crisis lifted imports and EV demand surged. Regional Connectivity: The ACCC is reviewing whether to mandate domestic mobile roaming to improve rural coverage, reopening a long-running fight over competition and investment. Defence & Industry: Australia will become the first non-US operator of the AIM-260 air-to-air missile, and it also completed a first flight test of a fully Australian solid rocket motor. Citizenship & Sport: Two Iranian women footballers who protested by refusing to sing the anthem have become Australian citizens in Brisbane. Health & Safety: WA opposition leader Basil Zempilas wants more graphic road safety ads after a spike in fatalities. Weather Watch: A major cold front is forecast to bring hail, snow and damaging winds to parts of NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and southern Queensland.