Aviation Security: Australia has launched a security investigation into the flydubai cockpit attack, focusing on co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami’s past links to the country, including a student visa and a cancelled enrolment. Diplomatic Fallout: Iran has rejected claims tying it to the incident, calling it a “false flag” narrative as the UAE-led probe continues. Public Safety & Justice: A new video shows the restrained co-pilot during the incident, while investigators assess what happened onboard and whether any crew actions are in question. Local Debate: Jim’s Mowing founder Jim Penman has sparked backlash with a controversial theory blaming dopamine and modern overstimulation for Australia’s falling birth rate, with demographers pointing to housing, economics and gender inequality instead. Housing Pressure: Auction clearance rates have slid to a three-month low as higher interest rates squeeze buyers, with spring auction activity down sharply on last year. Tech & Regulation: Security leaders are being urged to treat AI agents like high-stakes systems, after reports of frontier AI incidents affecting major organisations, including in Australia.