Energy Security: Australia is weighing a new large-scale oil refinery at Karratha, with a $4m pre-feasibility study to be announced by the PM and WA Premier—aimed at boosting fuel refining capacity and jobs after Middle East shocks. Housing Rules: The Productivity Commission says layers of regulation—height limits, floor-space caps, parking mandates, heritage protections and setbacks—are slowing home building, pushing deposit timelines out and worsening affordability. Biosecurity Win: Kangaroo Island has been declared free of feral pigs after a four-year eradication push, protecting native wildlife and local farms. Health Alert (Bird Flu): South Australia reports seven more suspected H5N1 cases in crested terns, bringing Australia’s total suspected count higher while authorities ramp up surveillance; officials say human risk remains low. Tech & Connectivity: Telstra expands satellite services beyond SMS, letting eligible customers use select apps like WhatsApp and Google Maps when out of mobile range. Business & Trade: A major private-credit deal is in focus as Blackstone nears a purchase of HSBC’s Australian loan book, signalling continued appetite for Australian lending assets. Sports: Australian bowlers Kelsey Cottrell and Dawn Hayman miss Commonwealth Games semi-finals by one point, while gymnast Kate McDonald rebounds with uneven bars gold. Culture: Faith No More confirms its first Australian and NZ stadium shows in over a decade, supporting System of a Down in early 2027.