Federal political developments include a significant Liberal poll decline following a senior MP's move to the backbench, parliamentary scrutiny of Optus as the session resumes, a critical assessment of media's role in influencing political discourse, and the Liberals' retort to Labor's stance on Gaza.

• Liberal poll blow days after MP’s retreat to backbench — Michael West -
• If Australians want nice things, try shunning the destructive newsrooms — Independent Australia -
• Optus in government’s sights as parliament returns — Michael West -

• Liberals channel The Castle to slam Labor’s Gaza claims — Michael West -

Global developments highlight the second anniversary of the Israel attack marked by vigils amidst the Gaza death toll, and growing concerns regarding the AUKUS defence pact's viability and public relations challenges.

• Vigils mark Israel attack anniversary, Gaza death toll — Michael West -
• A crack in the AUKUS public relations pressure hull! — Michael West -

The economic landscape anticipates a new consumer confidence survey to provide insights into future household spending trends.

• Consumer confidence survey to signpost spending outlook — Michael West -

Cultural narratives celebrate the unveiling of the story of Indigenous boxing champion Lionel Rose, a significant figure in Australian sporting history.

• Lionel Rose — a champion revealed — Independent Australia -