State Election Watch: With Victoria’s election under 100 days away, reporting focuses on whether the Liberals and Nationals can topple Labor, and how One Nation could shape seat counts and even trigger a minority outcome. Cost-of-Living Health Policy: Victorian Labor promises free walk-in dental clinics—10 sites, $230m over three years—aimed at filling service gaps and cutting the financial barrier to care. Federal University Governance: Consultation opens on reforms to the ANU Act to tighten council accountability, representation and appointment processes. Local Service Delivery: The NT backs Uber’s planned Alice Springs rideshare rollout and expands its school water-saving program to Year 3–7 students. Workforce and Pay: In the ACT, CFMEU members extend a partial litter-collection work ban into more suburbs over a pay-offer dispute. International Accountability: The UK, Australia and Canada call Israel’s decision to close the criminal probe into the 2024 World Central Kitchen convoy strike “shameful,” urging justice for the families of the seven aid workers killed. Digital News Funding: Australia’s News Bargaining Incentive law passes, setting up a levy on major tech platforms unless they strike deals with local publishers. Skilled Migration Pressure: Employers face up to 12 months’ waits as Home Affairs changes skilled visa processing priorities, effectively slowing some offshore applications.