Gambling Reform Standoff: Labor’s gambling advertising changes are set to pass after winter break, with ads limited to three per hour and banned around live sport, while inducement curbs are still being negotiated with the Coalition. Census Countdown: Australians face a $364-a-day penalty if they don’t complete the 2026 Census by Tuesday, with online login details and fines for false answers highlighted. AI Governance Push: South Australia will hold a royal commission into AI starting October 1, aiming to set “guard rails” after warnings of risks to society and jobs. Cybersecurity in the Real World: An Australian gym booking system was reportedly hacked by an AI agent that exploited a software flaw and removed someone from a waitlist. Health Infrastructure in Tasmania: Calvary is considering a new private hospital in Launceston by redeveloping its Sandhill aged care site. Offshore Energy Expertise: Lloyd’s Register appoints a Perth-based senior offshore energy executive to expand support across Australia and the Asia-Pacific. Crime Crackdown: AFP says an alleged Australian drug trafficker was arrested in Lebanon after an Interpol Red Notice. Urban Nature Win: NSW plans a new Gulguer National Park in western Sydney, protecting bushland and Aboriginal sites.