News Bargaining Incentive: Australia has passed a law forcing major tech platforms to strike deals with local news publishers or pay a 2.5% levy on Australian ad revenue, with Meta, Google, TikTok and LinkedIn in scope and deals with at least eight outlets able to offset the charge. Gaza Accountability: Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia–Israel ties are at a “difficult time” after Israel declined to open a criminal investigation into the killing of aid worker Zomi Frankcom and colleagues, and she has summoned the Israeli ambassador. Bush Tragedy: NSW Police have apologised after a miscommunication led Lily Hooper’s family to believe she was found alive—before her body was confirmed after an eight-day search in Nattai National Park. Jobs Watch: Australia’s unemployment rate rose to 4.5% in July as employment fell, with weakness concentrated in part-time work. Wildlife Health: Australia is vaccinating little penguins against H5N1, while SA reports over 1,000 seabirds dead in suspected mass mortality events. Culture & Community: Powerhouse Parramatta will open on 7 November, and Netflix’s My Brilliant Career debuts at No. 4 globally. Sports Business: Football Australia extends its 10-year partnership with PTP for national team training and recovery.