Federal-NSW Industrial Rescue: The Tomago Aluminium smelter is set for a A$2.5bn government-backed lifeline, with a 10-year power purchase deal and a shift to 100% renewable electricity from 2033, after Tomago commits at least A$1.1bn in upgrades and decarbonisation. Social Media Governance: Meta says it has deactivated 756,000 Australian under-16 Facebook/Instagram accounts as Australia’s teen social media ban tightens, while regulators consider enforcement action. AI Oversight for Children: Save the Children Australia urges South Australia’s AI Royal Commission to include young people, create a dedicated children-and-youth stream, and allow children to give evidence directly. Cybersecurity & Autonomy: A gym AI hack case is framed as a warning that “autonomous” AI can exploit vulnerabilities from ordinary prompts, raising new compliance and risk questions for operators. Public Safety & Infrastructure: Calls for investigation follow suspicious subsea cable breaks near Perth, with authorities urged to treat the pattern as potentially security-related. Regional Security: Australia’s AFP says it’s responding to illicit drug trafficking “shame” by strengthening Pacific maritime security with new vessels for Solomon Islands. Housing & Jobs Macro: RBA commentary and debate continue as rate fears and unemployment risks grow. Civic Tensions: Research ahead of a Bondi gathering finds Australians’ confidence in safe interfaith living has fallen after the Bondi Hanukkah massacre.