Australia–India diplomacy: PM Modi’s visit to Australia delivered a package of defence, economic security, energy, education and cultural agreements, with Australian media calling it a “good sign” for economy and diplomacy. Nuclear deal: Australia and India signed an agreement enabling uranium exports for peaceful use under IAEA safeguards, boosting clean-energy cooperation. Energy crunch warning: Santos hit out at the federal domestic gas reservation scheme, warning it could trigger shortages and higher power prices for generators, manufacturers and data centres. Border tech upgrade: Paper passenger arrival cards are set to be replaced by a digital Australia Travel Declaration, after a Qantas trial, with rollout to other airports and seaports over the next 12–18 months. Anti-racism on campus: A legally enforceable anti-racism standard will require universities to adopt definitions of antisemitism, Islamophobia and racism toward First Nations people, alongside transparency rules. Health system probe: An investigation alleges antisemitism is growing across Australian healthcare providers since Oct 7, 2023. Science & environment: Researchers identified Australia’s oldest known asteroid impact crater in WA’s Pilbara (about 3.02 billion years old), while a mouse plague in WA’s grain belt is fouling homes and shops. Sport (local): North Queensland edged Manly 19–18 in golden point, with Scott Drinkwater’s late field goal the difference.