Community Safety: Police are boosting armed patrols at public events and places of worship ahead of Chanukah, after 15 people were killed in the 2025 Bondi Beach attack. WA-China Ties: Western Australia has signed a cooperation agreement with China covering investment in manufacturing, technology, green development, energy and tourism, beyond the state’s traditional resource trade. Housing Pressure: Anglicare finds retail workers, social workers and cleaners can afford fewer than 1% of rental listings; nurses can afford 1.1% and teachers 3.3%. One Brisbane social worker says rent is forcing her to skip some medication. Social Cohesion: A national survey finds community connection and support for multiculturalism remain strong, but economic strain is feeding distrust and concern about immigration. Government Accountability: A public integrity thinktank warns that opaque government algorithms risk another Robodebt-style scandal and urges mandatory audits, a public register and independent oversight. Children Online: The government is defending its under-16 social media ban in court, arguing it is needed to protect children’s brains; Reddit is challenging the restrictions.