Defence & Industry: Perth aerospace firm Innovaero Technologies has lodged an IPO prospectus to raise A$40m, issuing 80m shares at A$0.50 ahead of an expected ASX listing around Sept 18, with funds aimed at expanding its One-Way Loitering (OWL) drone family. Housing & Local Markets: Affordable pockets in Victoria and Tasmania are seeing a surge in buyer interest, with Risdon Vale and Upper Burnie among the hotspots as first-home hopefuls brace for tougher competition under $600,000. Public Safety & Justice: NSW court proceedings in the Bondi terror investigation have heard more than 800 witness statements have been taken, with the matter adjourned to Oct 28 for further work. Domestic Violence Housing: The Albanese government says a $16.8m investment will deliver 19 homes for women and children escaping violence, as part of a broader $308m plan. Energy & Renewables: NSW’s energy minister Penny Sharpe admits failures occurred during a renewables rollout after an Aboriginal heritage site was destroyed, while defending the need to speed up delivery. Business & Media: Sports Entertainment Group has agreed to buy NZ’s MediaWorks for $130m, creating a trans-Tasman audio and entertainment player. Tech & Privacy: Perth’s City of Stirling has rejected a move to ban data centres, keeping the door open for the boom. Sports: Ben Simmons says he’s aiming for a Boomers comeback, while AFLW kicks off with a prime-time Hawthorn vs Melbourne match.