AUKUS Sovereignty Clash: Malcolm Turnbull says Donald Trump’s “might is right” doctrine and US unreliability make AUKUS riskier, arguing Canberra has “sucked up” and sacrificed sovereignty. China Investment Clampdown: Treasurer Jim Chalmers orders China-linked shareholders to divest nearly 18% of rare-earth miner Northern Minerals, escalating Australia’s critical-minerals security push. Census Cyber Reassurance: Ahead of the national census, the ABS and Productivity Minister Andrew Leigh insist cybersecurity concerns are being addressed as online forms go live. Banking Pressure: Westpac shares slide after mortgage applications fell 11% in the quarter and 20% since the May budget, with investors focused on what comes next. Energy & Solar Shift: Trinasolar says Australia’s battery-backed solar boom is changing installer choices, with demand for right-sized systems on constrained rooftops. Wine Hit: Treasury Wine Estates flags a $558.4m bottom-line hit tied to rebalancing its US business, including vineyard fallowing and inventory cuts. Sport—Big Week Ahead: Australia’s cricket calendar ramps up with up to 21 Tests across six series, starting with Bangladesh in Darwin. PNG Spotlight: Papua New Guinea’s investment conference opens in Brisbane as PM James Marape pitches opportunities to Australian and international investors, while boxer Sheilla Yama defends her IBF title in Auckland. Transport Safety: Sydney Airport faces scrutiny after a second near-miss, with ATSB investigating ground-control coordination and training pressures. Business Deal: Tabcorp agrees to buy BetMakers for $267m to modernise wagering tech and accelerate growth.