Under-16 Social Media Ban Under Strain: Australia’s eSafety watchdog reports only a modest drop in teen social media use three months after the world-first under-16 ban, with account ownership down from 52.4% to 42.1% but most 10–15 year-olds still using platforms; eSafety points to weak age assurance by companies and warns complex investigations are ongoing. Teachers’ Industrial Action Looms: Victorian teachers face a third strike after pay talks stall, with the Australian Education Union planning a 24-hour stop-work action on 19 August unless the state government makes a revised offer. ICAC Corruption Fallout in Catholic Schools NSW: ICAC’s Operation Rosny hears about a friendship breakdown within the Reformers faction, including alleged branch-stacking payments linked to Catholic Schools NSW and lobbyist arrangements. AUKUS Political Sensitivity: Defence ministers again clarify the US submarine rotational force at HMAS Stirling is “enduring” despite earlier comments suggesting a time-limited 2032 end date, underscoring how AUKUS details can quickly become political flashpoints. Royal Commission on Antisemitism: Hearings in Sydney focus on antisemitism across workplaces, schools and the arts, with Jewish professionals describing fear and impacts on participation. Data Breach Notification: CareCloud says a breach disrupted an AWS environment in March 2026 and may have exposed personal, financial and medical information for at least 350,000 people.