Education & Scholarships: Australia’s High Commission in Malaysia has launched the Australia Awards–Malaysia Semester Programme, offering more Malaysian students a chance to study part of their degree in Australia and build long-term people-to-people links. Tax Reform: The federal government is moving to fix the “widow’s tax” after backlash over negative gearing changes that left some inheritors without the concession. Royal Commission Focus: A new round of hearings into anti-Semitism and social cohesion will examine how people are radicalised online and the role of authority figures and government responses. Homelessness & Census: Mission Australia is urging people experiencing homelessness to be counted in the 11 August 2026 Census, warning housing stress is pushing more people into insecure living. Energy & Renewables: CEFC has committed $100m to a distribution-connected accelerator to help hybrid solar and battery projects reach construction. Health Breakthrough: Royal Perth Hospital is running a world-first trial targeting nerves in the kidneys and liver to treat hypertension, with early results showing major blood pressure drops. Defence & Tech: Fujitsu, Monash and CSIRO have signed a quantum partnership to boost access to quantum computing and build skills. Sports: Australia’s packed Test schedule is set for 20 matches in 12 months, including a five-Test India tour.