Biometrics at the gate: Facial-recognition “express lanes” are being trialled at Australian sport venues, with Geelong Football Club letting members enter via selfie verification instead of tickets. Migration shake-up: Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has postponed a National Press Club speech on migration changes, drawing accusations of “chaos and confusion” as Labor scrambles to finalise details. Prisons under strain (WA): Western Australia is paying prisoners about $10.15 a week to sleep on the floor amid chronic overcrowding, with the opposition and prison officers union calling it inhumane. Energy policy clash: Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen has put Queensland and the NT on notice over plans for AI data centres that don’t commit to renewable power. Health infrastructure (WA): Construction has started on the $950.6m New Mandurah Hospital, with a target opening in early 2029. Education spotlight (WA): WA’s NAPLAN results show many Year 3 students struggling in numeracy, while older students outperform in every category. Tech and privacy: Kmart’s ultra-cheap AI smart glasses sold out fast, reigniting privacy concerns over camera-enabled wearables. Community safety (Qld): Five young children were rescued after a house fire in Stanthorpe, with seven people taken to hospital.