Aid Worker Safety: The UN marks World Humanitarian Day warning that attacks on aid workers are hitting children hardest, with 300+ killed in 2025 and record violence driven partly by armed drones. Fuel Security: Australia opens consultation on its $14.8bn Fuel Security and Resilience package, including a 1-billion-litre diesel and jet fuel reserve and higher stockholding rules. RBA Watch: RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser says rates may rise again if inflation upside risks “crystallise”, pointing to the Middle East, the global AI boom and weak productivity. Australia–Thailand Crime/Defence: Anthony Albanese and Thailand PM Anutin Charnvirakul agree to step up action against transnational crime and boost defence ties, with a “generous offer” of jet fuel access for Australia. Mortgage Fraud: AUSTRAC and partners warn of mortgage fraud risks, with lenders urged to tighten controls and report suspicious activity. EV Warranty Warning: V2G (vehicle-to-grid) use may void EV warranties in Australia unless explicitly covered. Property Co-buying: First home buyers increasingly co-buy, but many skip key co-ownership paperwork that protects them if things go wrong. NSW ICAC: Catholic Schools NSW chief denies wiping evidence after a factory reset on a work phone and iPad. Widow Tax Fix: Parliament passes a deal to close the “widow tax” loophole after NDIS funding negotiations. Crime: Darwin man charged over alleged Islamophobic threats; NSW Supreme Court hears Erin Patterson’s appeal over the “mushroom killer” case.