Big Tech News Law: Australia has passed the News Bargaining Incentive, forcing major platforms to strike deals with local publishers or pay a levy tied to local ad revenue, with offsets for payments to larger and smaller outlets. Tragic Search: Tributes are pouring for NSW hiker Lily Hooper, 18, after her body was found in dense bushland following a mistaken message during an eight-day search. Environment & Development: New national environmental standards aim to speed approvals while tightening rules on offsets and requiring developers to avoid, mitigate and repair damage first. Health Workforce Pressure: Victoria’s allied health workers have struck again over wages and worsening conditions, adding to strain on the public system. Workplace Safety Focus: Employers are shifting attention to desks and chairs as musculoskeletal injuries remain the biggest chunk of serious workers’ compensation claims. ASX Watch: Markets open cautiously as US bond jitters and Middle East tensions weigh; CSL’s statutory loss is being met with optimism on underlying earnings. Penguin Biosecurity: Testing is under way after dozens of little penguins were found dead, as Australia ramps up efforts to shield them from H5N1. Business & Housing Costs: Construction-material groups warn local quarry fee hikes could raise costs and weaken supply for new homes.