Digital Duty of Care: The Albanese government has unveiled draft laws that would let Australians aged 16+ opt out of algorithm-driven feeds, with platforms facing penalties up to $109.2m and new protections aimed at harmful content affecting women, porn, crime and eating disorders. Big Tech vs US: The White House has pushed back, warning trading partners against “extortion” via fines and digital taxes, while Canberra insists the alliance with Washington remains solid. Local politics feud: Liberal MP Andrew Hastie escalated his fight with One Nation over a “traitor” cartoon, trading accusations of “lying cowards” with Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce. Housing pressure: First-home buyer demand is retreating after Labor’s capital gains tax and negative gearing changes, though some signs of a rebound are emerging. Aged care/NDIS strain: NSW emergency departments are seeing longer stays, as the NSW health minister points to federal delays in aged care and NDIS placements. Canberra crime crackdown: ACT Policing arrested seven alleged Bandidos members tied to a major cocaine trafficking case, with drugs, weapons and collectibles seized. Defence and industry: Australia will invest $2.4b in Air 6500 IAMD upgrades, while Austal shares jumped after a higher US offer for Austal USA. Energy market: Santos says it will stop dipping into domestic gas supplies for Gladstone LNG exports, as the export tax debate continues.