Largest Cocaine Bust: Australian police seized a record 2.7 tonnes of cocaine hidden in underground bunkers in Londonderry, NSW, with the haul linked to an organised network allegedly smuggling via Queensland’s Midge Point; two men face life-imprisonment charges. NDIS + Tax Reform: Federal parliament is in crunch mode as Labor pushes NDIS changes alongside capital gains tax reform, with debate focused on who pays the price and whether the Greens will back the package. Workplace Rules: Victoria’s proposed work-from-home legislation would require employers to allow remote work requests (where “reasonably” doable) and compensate if wrongly refused, sparking warnings of extra cost pressure on businesses. Superannuation Timing: Payday Super rules shift super contributions to near-real-time from July 1, raising compliance risk for SMEs that pay quarterly or rely on manual payroll. Child Safety Online: The US court ruling allowing Ohio’s under-16 parental-consent social media law adds to global momentum for tighter youth platform restrictions, including Australia’s. Education + Employment Law: Redeemer Baptist School faces serious scrutiny after claims it paid no salaries for years while classifying staff as church “volunteers,” prompting union action over child protection and employment obligations. Energy + Climate: Fortescue and CMB.TECH signed a milestone deal for up to 12 ammonia-capable vessels to cut shipping emissions, while a Deakin study highlights virtual energy networks letting solar households sell power directly for better savings.