Safeguard Mechanism Review: Energy Minister Chris Bowen has launched a review of Australia’s flagship industrial emissions policy, putting more than 200 major polluters under scrutiny over whether current settings can hit the 2030 target and what must change for 2035. Data Centres & Power Rules: New federal and NSW moves are shaping how the AI data-centre boom will be powered, with national standards pushing renewable generation requirements and states facing limits on how they can respond. Sydney Airport Disruption: Dozens of flights out of Sydney were delayed up to 80 minutes due to an air-traffic controller shortage, with Airservices Australia using flow-management measures to keep the network moving. Weather Watch (South): A wintry, wet and windy weekend is forecast for southern Australia as a cold front sweeps through, bringing rain, storms, gusts and possible snow on higher ground. Crime (Mildura): Police have charged a man after two 12-year-old boys were struck by a car in Mildura, with both seriously injured. Queensland Child Exploitation: A Queensland man has been sentenced to 12 years after pleading guilty to 33 child exploitation offences linked to a dark-web chat group. Markets: Atlassian shares jumped about a third after results reassured investors about its AI positioning. Sport (Tests): Marnus Labuschagne says he’s extremely optimistic ahead of Australia’s home Tests against Bangladesh, aiming to end a long century drought. Defence & Pacific: Australian Navy vessels delivered emergency equipment to Lae, Papua New Guinea, strengthening defence cooperation under the Pukpuk Treaty.