Bondi Beach terror case: Naveed Akram has been hit with 19 more charges over the December Hanukkah shooting, including attempted murder and firearm offences, as the prosecution presses on with the ISIS-linked allegations. High Court immigration fallout: Australia’s High Court has ruled the Commonwealth can’t claim immunity over unlawful indefinite immigration detention, opening the door to compensation worth tens of millions for detainees released after the NZYQ decision. Child social media ban review: Six months in, eSafety says there’s no clear drop in reports of online harm, and experts warn the impact is uneven for 13–16-year-olds, with many shifting to other apps. Queensland gardening shift: The Queensland Garden Show spotlights how smaller homes and higher density are reshaping gardening, with more balcony, indoor and edible micro-gardens. Solar for apartments: A push to expand rooftop solar to 2.5 million apartment dwellers is gaining momentum, but strata and bureaucracy still slow uptake. Gun laws (Victoria): A coroner urges Victoria to require medical fitness checks for firearm licence renewals, after a suicide by a legal gun owner with mental illness history. Community pay push: The ASU has lodged a major pay claim seeking up to 35% for 300,000 disability and community workers. Cultural heritage warning (NSW): A Wiradjuri rock shelter was destroyed during transmission works, sparking apologies and renewed calls for stronger heritage protections. International education: India has approved campuses for the University of York, University of Bristol and UNSW in Mumbai and Bengaluru. Skills crisis (baking): Industry leaders warn Australia’s baking boom is masking a growing trades workforce shortage.