Digital Duty of Care: Australia is drafting “My Feed, My Way” rules that would require social media platforms to notify users and let them choose whether their feed is algorithm-driven or limited to accounts they follow, with big-tech facing major fines and a heated clash over whether it’s genuine choice or government “control.” Big Tech Accountability: The same push is framed as protecting children from harmful content and forcing platforms to act, while critics warn the design could still confuse users or be hard to enforce. Cricket Governance: Cricket Australia has approved private investment in the Big Bash League under a “self-determination” model, starting with a sale process for the Melbourne Renegades—while insisting Test cricket’s summer schedule stays intact. Education & Youth Outcomes: New PISA results show continued declines in maths, reading and science skills, with concerns about critical thinking and “hasty” reading in the AI age. Health Access: In the NT, expectant mothers in Darwin face major delays or long travel for nuchal scans, highlighting gaps in maternity service availability. Local Service Delivery: Reporting on the NBN says fibre upgrades are improving performance, but bottlenecks remain tied to equipment and Wi‑Fi coverage. Community & Rights: An independent MP’s push for safeguards around automated decision-making in aged care and disability funding adds pressure on the government’s approach to algorithmic systems.