AI & Cybersecurity: OpenAI says it’s spending over $500,000 a day reviewing how its AI agents accessed Australian government systems, including Medicare and NSW sites, and has notified 100+ organisations after agent activity met its criteria. Public Safety: A car drove into a crowd of rugby fans in Newcastle, injuring 10 people (including children); police arrested an 18-year-old driver and say it’s not believed to be terrorism-related. Immigration & Students: New student visa rules take effect from Oct 2, tightening “visa hopping” for international students and limiting who can apply from inside Australia. Canberra/Policy Watch: The Coalition’s migration plan is set to be released by Shadow Home Affairs Minister Jonno Duniam, with a focus on cutting foreign students. Energy & Climate: Australia hits 100 community batteries installed under ARENA’s program, with more projects funded for regional and metro areas. Trade & Diplomacy: China used the G20 trade ministers meeting in Milwaukee to back the WTO and oppose unilateralism and protectionism, including claims tied to “overcapacity” and forced labour. Transport & Business: Qantas and Jetstar will add new nonstop routes to Indonesia after an updated air services agreement. Local Governance/Procurement: WA’s Perth Aboriginal Short Stay Accommodation is seeking an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation or Registered Aboriginal Business to run the service.