Humanitarian Appeal: Seven former Australian cricket captains have written to Foreign Minister Penny Wong urging action over Imran Khan’s detention in Pakistan, stressing basic humanity and medical access. Politics & Apologies: Pauline Hanson has issued a qualified apology for calling Indigenous Australians “the most primitive race on Earth”, while Canberra’s resources minister says her “sorry if I caused offence” is “gaslighting” and a “pseudo-apology”. Energy Deals: Santos has signed two LNG agreements—one with POSCO Steel for 10 years starting 2030/31, and another with Western LNG—highlighting continued LNG portfolio growth. Climate Push: Climateworks Centre has joined the Electrify Australia campaign to speed up electrification across homes, transport and industry. Business & Jobs: Queensland caravan maker Australian Off Road has entered administration after 26 years, blaming Chinese imports and product copying. Tech & Infrastructure: Cleanaway has picked Macquarie Telecom for SD-WAN upgrades across 350 sites. Regional Economy: Queensland tops a quarterly index for the June quarter, with dwelling investment and business investment leading. Sports: Tasmania is making a bid to host AFL’s Gather Round as the competition’s future home debate heats up.