Gun Reform Rollout: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the ACT (Canberra) will join Australia’s gun buyback after the Bondi Beach attack, with the federal government funding 75% of buyback/admin costs and 100% of firearm destruction costs; NSW already joined earlier, and the scheme follows January legislation aimed at stopping attacks like the Dec 2025 killing of 15 at a Jewish festival. Crime & Courts: A 45-year-old Irish man has been charged with murder after the death of a 30-year-old Irish woman in Melbourne’s Ferntree Gully; he was remanded in custody and the case has consular support. Israel/Gaza Diplomacy: Growing international pressure is building on Israel, with Australia, Britain, Canada and others condemning Israel’s decision to end a criminal probe into the killing of World Central Kitchen aid workers. Sport (Cricket): Mitchell Starc tore through Bangladesh in the 2nd Test at Mackay, taking six wickets as the visitors were bowled out for 64, with Shoriful Islam also matching Starc’s six-wicket haul on a chaotic day. Work & Wages: Australia has published weekly earnings for engineering roles, showing engineering managers at the top and production workers at the bottom, with a wide pay gap across 10+ specialisations. Community & Recognition: The National Council of Jewish Women of Australia has named the inaugural Esther Award winners, honouring people for courage, lifetime service and allyship.