US Tariff Shock: The U.S. has rolled out 10%–12.5% tariffs on goods from 60 economies under forced-labour rules, with Australia’s trade minister Don Farrell calling the move “completely unjustified” and vowing to lobby for removal. Wildfire Crisis (Europe): France and Spain face major blazes and mass evacuations, with France reporting 140,000+ people displaced and Spain 60,000 fleeing as emergency services strain. Telehealth Euthanasia (Federal Labor): Labor backs removing federal barriers to telehealth euthanasia consultations and changes its constitution to allow MPs a conscience vote on future voluntary assisted dying laws. Queer Arts vs Church Eviction (NSW): Sydney’s Divine Playhouse was shut after a church eviction and lease termination, prompting a sing-in rally and renewed debate over arts freedom and community governance. Bird Flu Watch (QLD/SA): Queensland confirms its first H5N1 case after a migratory petrel tested positive; South Australia reports two suspected cases, as Australia expands surveillance. Labor Conference Tensions: Labor’s national conference ends with unity claims, but Ed Husic’s push for stronger Gaza-related debate was blocked by factional powerbrokers. Fuel Prices & Supply: Australia’s fuel supply is described as “solid and secure,” but petrol and diesel prices are expected to rise as Middle East tensions worsen and a fuel tax cut ends. Local Government Costs: New council rate figures show steep rises in some high-charging areas, with residents questioning whether services are improving.