Workplace Safety (Victoria Police): Griffith University and Victoria Police will run a three-year WorkSafe Psychological Health trial to prevent psychosocial harm, with a $1.76m funding boost aimed at fixing workload, role clarity and culture—not just treating trauma after the fact. Sydney City Planning: Designs for the $150m Town Hall Square have been unveiled, featuring a curved grove of native trees, shade and water features for year-round public life in the CBD. Housing & Interest Rates: ANZ warns property prices could fall sharply—especially Sydney—citing higher rates, affordability strain and federal property tax changes. Mortgage Stress: Finance Brokers Association data points to an 18% jump in mortgage default risk, urging borrowers to seek help before missing repayments as the RBA decision looms. Cars (BYD): BYD’s seven-seat Ti7 PHEV is tipped for Australia in 2027, with UK pricing suggesting a similar position to the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Pacific Climate Reality (Tuvalu): Tuvaluans describe climate-driven damage and displacement pressures as sea-level rise threatens homes and crops. NRL (PNG Chiefs): PNG Chiefs add Samoan star Brian To’o for their 2028 debut, continuing a recruitment push to build a squad with strong Pacific identity. Health Policy (Pharmacists): The RACGP opposes a plan to expand pharmacist prescribing, warning about diagnostic uncertainty and patient-care coordination. Vietnam Ties: President Tô Lâm’s Australia visit focuses on trade, energy and defence links, plus education and technology cooperation.