Digital Regulation: A new federal digital regulator in Canada would combine online safety and privacy oversight, raising fears of a “super-regulator” while supporters argue it’s needed to tackle tech harms. Aussie Tech & Kids Online: Australia’s eSafety watchdog is checking whether adult porn sites with age checks can still be bypassed using VPNs, after new rules pushed many sites to add 18+ verification. Australia–India Uranium & Sports: Australia and India have finalized the paperwork to operationalize a long-stalled uranium export channel, while PMs also unveiled a sports roadmap and confirmed the Big Bash opener in Chennai. Cricket & Football: Bangladesh’s pace attack has Australia’s batters on notice ahead of upcoming Tests, and the Socceroos’ World Cup run is being framed as a unifying slice of Australian identity. Rugby: The Wallabies extended a brutal losing streak after being blown away by France in the Nations Championship. Community & Culture: NAIDOC Week celebrations rolled through Melbourne, and Tasmania’s “Neil the Seal” keeps becoming a local wildlife celebrity. Wildlife & Safety: A brushtail possum joey rescued in Queensland is recovering after being found beside its dead mother, while police investigate a fatal Fremantle street incident and a serious Tamworth crash.