Pacific Sport Boost: Anthony Albanese announces $15.6m for high-performance sport to develop Pacific athletes ahead of Brisbane 2032 and major events through to 2030. Childcare Access: Coalition backs a Senate inquiry into whether early childhood education and care is working for regional communities, including childcare deserts, workforce shortages and the Child Care Subsidy. Datacentre Power Rules: Federal energy minister Chris Bowen says national binding standards are coming for datacentres to use 100% renewables (with possible concessions), as states push back over using gas and coal. Cybercrime Crackdown: FBI and Australian Federal Police dismantle a crypto laundering network linked to North Korea-style tactics, arresting two Perth men accused of hiding malware in open-source tools and stealing 500,000+ credentials from 1,000+ organisations. Privacy & Online Safety: Reports warn Australia’s parliamentary inquiry process is being flooded with AI-generated submissions, while separate coverage highlights privacy reforms aimed at letting Australians erase more of their digital data. Business Payments: Affirm and Shopify launch Shop Pay Installments in Australia, bringing no-late-fee pay-over-time options to merchants. Health & Community: A NSW judge rejects an IHRA antisemitism definition in a case involving “F*** Israel” graffiti; meanwhile, a shark attack survivor story from Coogee Beach underscores the risks and recovery after a rare attack.