Indigenous Affairs Backlash: Pauline Hanson is slammed after resurfaced comments calling Indigenous Australians the “most primitive race on Earth,” with the Indigenous Australians minister condemning the remarks as racist and divisive. Housing & Child Safety Crisis (WA): WA’s child protection minister flew to the Pilbara after reports vulnerable Aboriginal children were left unsupervised for days in a South Hedland public housing home, prompting Premier Roger Cook to call the situation “completely unacceptable.” Public Housing Demolition Fight (VIC): The Albanese government defends Victoria’s plan to demolish 44 public housing towers in Melbourne despite a UN complaint and a High Court legal challenge. Marine Risk & Trade: A new push to rethink marine war risk highlights how disruptions can hit far beyond physical damage, affecting shipping routes, costs and regulation. Rare Earths Build Progress (WA): Iluka’s Eneabba rare earths refinery passes the midpoint of construction, with key contracts and offtake support moving the project toward commissioning. Data Centres Funding (NXT): NextDC raises capital via a subordinated convertible note to fund its pipeline as contracted capacity and AI-driven demand rise. Corporate Moves (ORI/DNL/REA): Orica completes its US Nelson Brothers JV buyout; Dyno Nobel advances its fertiliser separation exit; REA agrees to hand over India’s housing portal control to Aurum PropTech while keeping a minority stake. Sport & Culture: Rybakina becomes WTA world No.1 after winning the US Open; and Australia’s NFL debut at the MCG draws huge attention as the league expands its presence.