Health Reform: New Zealand is set to cut endometriosis diagnosis waits by adapting Australia’s RANZCOG living evidence guideline, letting GPs diagnose based on symptoms and exams instead of defaulting to laparoscopic surgery. Childcare Safety: Canberra’s Edge Early Learning Charnwood has been suspended for three months after regulator concerns over staffing turnover, educator experience and supervision failures, following a serious incident at another centre. Pacific Climate Pressure: Tuvalu’s climate minister used the Pacific Islands Forum to accuse Australia of “not doing enough”, warning warming risks are arriving faster than expected. Politics & Housing: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s approval has hit its worst since taking office, while Treasurer Jim Chalmers insists house prices will return to growth next year despite CBA warnings of a deep downturn. Regulation & Banking: APRA has tightened licence conditions on ING Bank Australia after it overstated liquidity and breached minimum requirements, including a $50m operational risk capital add-on. Environment & Wildlife: A Sydney koala underpass has reportedly recorded zero koala use since opening, reigniting debate over whether such infrastructure actually helps. Rural Crime: Queensland police investigate the theft of 5,500 sheep worth about $1.7m, with shortages possibly helping the crime go undetected. Tech & Privacy: Australia is considering privacy law updates aimed at governing AI and smart tech use.