Cricket Pathways: Lisa Keightley has been appointed Cricket Australia’s national development lead, tasked with strengthening women’s pathways while she keeps coaching Sydney Thunder. Aged Care Pressure: States and territories are again urging Health Minister Mark Butler to scrap cuts to private health rebates for over-65s as more older Australians languish in hospital waiting for aged-care beds. Health Policy Debate: A push to expand autonomous pharmacist prescribing is being challenged on the grounds that convenience can’t replace quality and that prescribing and dispensing should stay separate. Elder Pay Update: The Age Pension rises from 20 September, with the single rate set at $1,237.70 per fortnight (plus deeming rate changes). Online Harm & Consent: NSW’s women’s safety roundtable focused on how algorithms and online environments shape harmful attitudes linked to sexual violence, calling for stronger Respectful Relationships education and better parent support. Tech & Media: Foxtel’s Fox Sports channels will rebrand as Kayo Sports in 2027. Housing & Cost of Living: South Australia has been named Australia’s least affordable state in new data, with affordability at its worst on record. Pacific Energy: Australia delivered battery storage to Palau to boost renewables and cut diesel use. Business/Trade: ASIC has set a Sept. 30 deadline for crypto firms to enter Australia’s compliance pathway or face enforcement. Safety & Health: Newcastle Airport hit a new passenger record, while researchers warn Australia’s flu season could worsen winter hospital overcrowding.