Aviation Incident: Qantas flight QF122 bound for Sydney was diverted to Christchurch after reports of mid-air flames from the left engine shortly after take-off from Queenstown, with emergency crews waiting on the tarmac. Public Safety: Victoria police have launched a manhunt for Peter O’Ryan, 48, after an axe/hatchet attack in Tyers left three people with critical injuries. Housing & Affordability: Queensland has approved a riverfront transformation at Northshore Hamilton for about 2,200 homes, but the deputy premier says none will be affordable, after scrapping an earlier affordable housing mandate. Climate & Fire Risk: Early spring heat has triggered fire and wind warnings, with Queensland issuing local fire bans as temperatures near record highs. Health Access: Tasmania’s Risdon Vale will get a new 100% bulk-billed TassieDoc clinic, aiming to plug a local GP service gap and deliver 20,000 bulk-billed appointments yearly. Community & Culture: A Qantas-linked tourism and local-experience trend story highlights how Australians are chasing better value and richer local travel during off-season. Sports & Fans: Melbourne set a record with a huge cheerleading fan dance for the 49ers’ upcoming home game at the MCG. EV Shift: BYD says Australia has hit an EV tipping point as battery-electric sales edged ahead of petrol and diesel in recent national figures.