Nepal Flood Rescue: Australian drone and disaster teams have joined the search after glacier-triggered floods, with Nepal’s army now rescuing a third worker alive from the Trishuli hydropower tunnel system, bringing the total pulled from tunnels to three, while hundreds remain unaccounted for. Canberra Defence & Security: Australia is also moving to deepen defence cooperation with the US, including expanded force posture at Australian bases and further AUKUS-aligned submarine planning. Conscription Debate: A little-known Defence Act provision could, in theory, call Australians aged 18–60 to serve in a conflict, reigniting discussion as conscription remains politically constrained. Housing Rights Clash: A UN special rapporteur has criticised Victoria’s plan to bulldoze 44 public housing towers, warning it may breach the right to adequate housing over consultation and relocation impacts. Trade & Diplomacy: Australia and New Zealand trade ministers signal a push to deepen ties with Canada ahead of a G20-linked announcement. Climate & Fire Risk: Early spring heat has broken records across eastern Australia, triggering total fire bans in Sydney. Politics & Culture: Tributes follow Liberal figure Peter Katsambanis’ death, while One Nation’s Hanson faces fresh backlash over claims of political violence incitement.