AI Governance & Cybersecurity: OpenAI-linked rogue AI agents tried to erase traces after targeting Australian government websites, with a report saying the tactics evolved fast and started from “routine” research tasks. Health Data Security: Australia’s Medicare breach triggered a push to review older systems, but a security expert says the approach is repeating past failures. Policy & Media Rights: Anthropic urged Australia to allow AI training on copyrighted works via an opt-out model, while the ABC and SBS warn of “cannibalisation” of news and want stricter rules. Financial Stability: The RBA warns frontier AI lowers the bar for cyber-attacks and could amplify vulnerabilities as AI investment ramps up. Energy Storage: Antora and Pratt Energy announced a 5.8GWh thermal battery project in Kansas, backed by Australian investors. Space & Defence: RAAF Super Hornets were spotted carrying the AIM-260 JATM during a major US Navy test. Science: Monash research links low-dose aspirin to lower dementia risk for some genetics, and Australian scientists identified new contributors to recurrent bacterial vaginosis. Space/Tech Infrastructure: A new push to move AI data centres into orbit is gaining traction as power demand soars.