Digital Duty of Care: Labor’s draft “digital duty of care” would force social platforms to let Australians opt out of algorithms, with mandatory changes aimed at reducing harmful content for minors and potential $100m fines—though the plan faces political pushback. Telstra Outage Lessons: A review into Telstra’s July mobile network failure says the real problem was missed systemic risk warnings, not just leadership absence. Online Safety & Smart Tech: Separate reporting flags smart glasses moving faster than the law, while researchers warn about risks from tech-facilitated abuse. Property Slowdown: Australia’s spring home market has started weak, with fewer auctions and clearance rates pointing to softer prices ahead. Climate & Disasters: Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau eruption grounded flights at Jakarta’s main airport as ash spread; Nepal’s Bhotekoshi floods are assessed as affecting 32,933 people and damaging homes, roads and hydropower. Health & Research: A Melbourne trial uses mosquito control stations to curb Buruli ulcer spread; meanwhile, a study links fairy circles to possible natural hydrogen beneath the ground. Sports Tech in the Spotlight: The MCG begins its rapid Super Bowl-style NFL transformation for the Rams–49ers match.