ACT Gun Reform: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the ACT will join Australia’s gun buyback after the Bondi Beach mass shooting, with the federal government funding 75% of buyback and admin costs and 100% of destruction costs—ACT becomes the second jurisdiction to sign on after NSW. Aged Care Algorithm Row: Health Minister Mark Butler pushes back on claims about the “aged care algorithm” after a Four Corners investigation, arguing the royal commission backed an Independent Assessment Tool questionnaire—not the secret scoring algorithm used to set funding. Canberra Mobility Debate: Canberra’s Lime e-scooter and e-bike rollout is under renewed scrutiny as residents warn about illegal parking, rider behaviour and the risk of a fatality forcing change. Western Australia Bird Flu Fears: WA braces for H5N1 impacts on black swans, with experts warning the species could be a high-risk “indicator” for wider spread. Israel/Gaza and Syria Diplomacy: US envoy Tom Barrack says Israel’s control of the Golan Heights violates UN resolutions and flags claims about Israel “baiting” Turkey after a strike near the border. Sports Betting Lobby Scrutiny: Four Corners reports a sports betting lobbyist has been using Parliament House break rooms for meetings, prompting complaints from Senate staff.