Climate & Cost: A new Climate Council report warns rising seas and coastal flooding could damage or wipe out 267,000 properties and 2 million hectares by 2100, with projected losses up to $855bn—WA worst at $230.5bn, and Queensland the most properties at risk. Energy Policy: Labor has softened Australia’s domestic gas reservation plan for LNG exporters, delaying start to January 2028 and allowing “modest” oversupply to keep Asian contract assurances while aiming to ease prices. AI Infrastructure: Nvidia says it’s working with Australian data-centre partners to target up to 2GW of AI capacity by 2027, potentially more than doubling current computing capacity. Fraud & Crime: NSW Police allege a fraud syndicate defrauded banks of over $600m, charging accountants and a director over fake documents and fraudulent loans. Security: A Sydney man, Alexander Csergo, is jailed for foreign interference after preparing fake defence reports for Chinese spies. Regional Transport: Queensland Rail closes the Kuranda Range line for repairs until Sunday 20 September after a bridge defect is found. Local Politics: Adelaide Hills council reverses parts of its Australia Day boycott, allowing citizenship ceremonies and community events from January 2027. Health: Curtin research says dementia prevention can’t rely too heavily on individual choices, calling for more focus on education, housing, safety, healthcare access and social connection.