KPMG Fallout: A KPMG whistleblower says ASIC must be “dragged kicking and screaming” to investigate audit misconduct, as a parliamentary inquiry digs into alleged mishandling of disclosures. Canberra Planning: The National Capital Authority has released draft detailed rules for North Curtin, with residents warning it risks becoming a dormitory suburb over density, traffic and missing shops/services. Privacy & Scams: Telstra has been fined $277,000 for failing identity checks during SIM swaps, exposing customers to fraud losses. Housing & Rates: New data shows Australia’s property downturn deepening and forecasts shifting toward faster, broader falls, while economic growth hit 0.4% in Q2. AI Data Centres: Labor’s AI push faces fresh backlash risks as firms signal they’ll build away from homes, and communities fight power poles for data centre demand. Indigenous Anti-Racism: The government is funding a national Indigenous-led racism register, with a new dashboard to support anti-racism action ahead of the inquiry’s final report. Pacific Climate Pressure: UNEP warns Pacific island nations face worsening food and water crises as the world misses the 1.5°C goal. Health & Canberra: Ramsay has acquired National Capital Private Hospital for $251m, renaming it and planning changes to patient dining.