Australians are increasingly adopting slow living, making smarter purchasing decisions, rethinking personal finance, enhancing their home tech setups, and transforming their homes into spaces for celebration and recovery.
Key issues include corporate tax dodging, the Senate voting down a gas inquiry, Gold Coast Council's hidden depot proposal, persistent economic inequality, and the neglect of Australia's environmental crisis as political parties shift right.
Concerns are highlighted by a jury finding an expat businessman a Chinese spy asset, alongside advancements in modern protective technology enhancing security and public safety.
The cultural scene faces a setback as a major music festival is cancelled just weeks before its scheduled start.