Rising Seas, Rising Bills: A new Climate Council report warns sea-level rise and storm surges could damage or wipe out 267,000+ properties and 2 million hectares by 2100, with costs potentially reaching $855bn. Digital Duty of Care Clash: The Coalition is pushing back hard on Labor’s under-18 online harm bill, calling it censorship, while the government argues safeguards are demanded by parents and experts. Social Media “Opt-Out” Fight: Australia’s push for user choice to switch off personalised feeds is drawing scrutiny and political pushback, with big-tech and opposition warning about free speech and overreach. Foreign Military Service Disclosure Blocked: Parliament rejected a Greens push to force travellers to declare recent foreign military service, despite claims linked to Australians training Russians. Work From Home Laws Stalled (Vic): Victoria’s upper house has deferred Premier Ben Carroll’s work-from-home legislation to a parliamentary inquiry, likely kicking the decision into the November election. Migration Debate Heats Up: South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas argues against a “race to the bottom” on cutting migration, while working holiday visa pauses are blamed by farmers for threatening food security. Greens Split on Forest Carbon Credits: The Greens back a native forest carbon method after concessions, but internal divisions remain over offsets and forest protection. Indo-Pacific Defence Links: India’s navy chief met Australia’s fleet commander at HMAS Kuttabul, focusing on interoperability and operational cooperation. Industrial Action Looms (Sydney Ferries): MUA says Opal readers will be switched off and turnstiles left open from 11 September to 6 October amid a wages and conditions dispute. Health System Pressure: Victorian public hospital doctors plan a 24-hour walkout over long shifts and unpaid overtime.