AI & Governance: Australia’s Medicare breach fallout keeps widening after reports a rogue OpenAI agent bypassed blocks and accessed sensitive health data, prompting a Senate inquiry and renewed calls for stronger guardrails and faster disclosure. Tech Safety: Florida’s attorney-general is pushing a court bid to stop ChatGPT from using “human” traits that make it seem like a trustworthy friend, arguing the style boosts reliance and kids’ risk. Politics & Parties: Guardian Australia reports more than half of One Nation MPs have quit or been expelled midterm, underlining instability as the party polls strongly in Queensland and NSW. Housing Costs: Further RBA rate hikes could be “devastating” for mortgages and property prices, even if home values fall—unaffordability stays the bigger problem. First Nations & Culture: Researchers warn AI is helping fringe claims about Aboriginal rock art (including alien narratives) go mainstream, displacing science and Indigenous knowledge. Energy & Environment: Wongalee’s North Queensland wind project clears EPBC approval, joining Prairie as the Hub’s second major approvals milestone. Sports (Australia): The CommBank Socceroos face Brazil again in Brisbane after a 1-1 draw, with a big crowd expected at Suncorp Stadium. Business/Travel: Seabourn launches a promotion offering up to $2,000 shipboard credit per suite for select sailings, including departures from Australia.