US–Iran Peace Deal: Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong welcomed the US-Iran framework to end the war, with steps toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restoring freedom of navigation, as global leaders praised Pakistan’s mediation and markets jumped on hopes of lower oil prices. Canberra–Westpac Politics: One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has overtaken Anthony Albanese as preferred PM in a major poll shift, sharpening questions about voter mood and what it means for the major parties’ next moves. Housing & Insurance: Victoria’s lower house passed a defects insurance law paving the way for decennial insurance for apartment buildings, aiming to replace developer bonds over time with a no-fault scheme. Finance & Super: ASIC says super trustees’ death benefit claim handling still isn’t meeting member expectations, despite fewer complaints. Online Safety: UK PM Keir Starmer is set to announce stricter social media limits for under-16s, drawing comparisons with Australia’s already-started ban. Security & Defence: A Lowy Institute report warns China’s ability to strike Australia will grow, with near-term risks focused on cyberattacks and disruption of critical communications. Economy & Markets: Woodside says it has no knowledge of an Exxon Mobil takeover proposal, while ASX moves track the broader oil-price swing tied to the US-Iran deal. Local Life: Coogee Beach reopened under heightened shark-safety measures after a weekend attack left a woman critically injured.