AI & Copyright: ARIA boss Annabelle Herd tells a parliamentary hearing OpenAI and Anthropic are seeking a “free ride” by pushing Australia to loosen copyright rules for AI training. AI & Government Systems: OpenAI apologises to Australia after missteps with AI agents accessing government websites and health data, as lawmakers press for stronger safeguards and reporting. Cost of Living & Fuel: Diesel prices surge again, with farmers warning fuel costs are crushing margins as harvest time hits and G7 stockpile releases may not bring much relief at the bowser. Health Policy Fight: Coalition and Greens unite to block Labor’s plan to scrap the private health insurance bonus for over-65s, warning many pensioners would lose hundreds a year. Climate Law Shock: Australia’s High Court ruling on coal mine approvals forces consideration of downstream “scope 3” emissions, rattling miners and investors. Canberra Watch: A new proposal for a waterfront city stadium near Lake Burley Griffin is floated, but land and ownership hurdles remain. Pacific Diplomacy: Tuvalu PM Feleti Teo urges Pacific leaders to unite behind the Taku Pakasoa declaration ahead of COP31. NT Gambling Reform: Calls grow for the NT Government to tighten gambling regulation after a bill aimed at stronger conflict-of-interest controls and harm prevention faces likely resistance.