Telcos failing to support struggling customers and electric cars falling short on advertised range are recent consumer concerns, while the Australian share market reached new highs driven by banks and miners, with more gold jackpots hinted at in WA. Discussions on productivity gains needing to consider battlers and Australia's sensible middle path on AI control are ongoing, amidst a union alarm over Rio Tinto's sick leave overhaul, a government review of an anti-Semitism report, welfare unlawfully cancelled echoing robodebt shadows, and 50,000 teachers walking out over being undervalued.
Australia's international presence is marked by Albanese's visit signaling stability in China relations. Calls are growing for the government to sanction Israel over war crimes, following a massive Gaza march that drew 100,000 participants despite opposition.
Internationally, nationalist Nawrocki was sworn in as Polish president, Indian Prime Minister Modi is set to visit China for the first time in seven years, and a US memo urged countries to reject UN plastic caps at treaty talks.
Globally, Novo Nordisk warned of layoffs due to mounting competition for its blockbuster obesity drug, while Asia shares tracked Wall Street lower amid concerns over tariffs and economic activity.