World Cup Watch Sites: Live sites are confirmed across Australia for the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D matches, with venues listed in Sydney (Allianz Stadium, Tumbalong Park, Cathy Freeman Park), Melbourne (Federation Square, AAMI Park, Marvel Stadium), plus Brisbane and other regional options. Economy Update: The ABS says GDP grew just 0.3% in the March quarter, with cyclone disruptions hitting exports and net trade dragging growth, while data-centre investment helped lift machinery and equipment spending. AI and Trust: Australia is taking a more cautious, governance-first approach to AI, but execution is the sticking point as many organisations struggle to move from pilots to real deployments. Children’s Social Media Rules: A draft plan rejects blanket under-16 bans and instead pushes stricter identity checks and risk-based platform restrictions. Indigenous Rights in Court: Appeals judges reserved their decision on whether an activist can prosecute King Charles III over alleged genocide of Australia’s Indigenous people. Community & Reconciliation: National Reconciliation Week events in Horsham saw local groups pledge practical steps toward reconciliation. Health & Housing: The Greens renew pressure on Victoria to fund a cohealth Collingwood upgrade, including community housing, after an independent review. EV Momentum: EVs hit nearly 30% of new car sales in May, with the Tesla Model Y topping the monthly charts. Crime & Borders: Three people face charges in WA over an alleged plot to smuggle a Queensland fugitive out of Australia.