Cricket Power Struggle: NSW, South Australia and Queensland have asked Cricket Australia to meet this week over Cricket Victoria’s plan to merge Melbourne Stars and Renegades and sell a second BBL licence, with the Australian Cricketers’ Association warning it’s creating “confusion, uncertainty and anxiety” ahead of BBL privatisation. Economy Watch: Australia’s GDP grew just 0.3% in the March quarter as cyclone disruptions hit exports and government spending weakened, while data-centre investment in NSW and Victoria helped cushion the blow. Cost of Living: The Fair Work Commission has confirmed the national minimum wage will rise 4.75% from 1 July 2026 to $1004.90 a week. AI Infrastructure Boom: IREN shares jumped after it announced an 800MW AI data centre campus in South Australia, targeting first power in 2028 and hundreds of jobs. Health & Safety: A remote NT community in a diphtheria outbreak says its clinic lacks hand sanitiser and locals are struggling to access clear prevention info. Transport Reform: NSW proposes changes so medicinal cannabis users may drive with a prescription, with penalties still applying if THC exceeds a threshold. Wildlife Incident: Queensland is searching for a Tasmanian devil that escaped a wildlife park, using tracker dogs and thermal drones. Middle East Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia opposes Israel’s escalation in Lebanon and wants any ceasefire to include Lebanon. Local Housing: Victoria home sales fell in May year-on-year even as listings hit the highest level in more than a decade.