Housing & rates pressure: Economists warn rising bond yields and inflation fears could push Australia toward recession risk, with further rate hikes threatening double-digit property value falls. Housing cycle debate: A property analyst rejects the “18-year land cycle” crash theory, pointing instead to affordability, confidence and a structural land-supply shortage. Climate & environment: Australia’s new environmental protection agency has approved a Queensland coal mine extension to 2055, triggering koala and habitat concerns. Pacific defence & diplomacy: Australia and the US pledge expanded defence cooperation, potentially boosting US force posture in Australia. Pacific climate warning: Pacific leaders and Tuvalu’s minister say Australia isn’t doing enough as warming targets worsen. Nepal flood response: Australia is sharing telecom data to help locate missing Australians after the disaster, with the death toll now above 1,200. Food security: Woolworths’ imported US dairy use draws criticism from dairy farmers over pressure on local producers and jobs. Tech & cyber: Yubico expands OpenAI passkey security bundles into Australia as hardware-backed passkeys roll out. Business & markets: Uber cuts about 10% of global staff, with Australian roles affected; ASX also tracks global bond-market stress. Sport: Wallabies prop James Slipper signs for a 17th Super Rugby season with the Brumbies.