The legal proceedings against Australia's most decorated soldier, Roberts-Smith, for alleged war crimes dominate justice headlines, coinciding with the Nationals leader's vision for 'Australia on steroids' focusing on economic growth through infrastructure and population increase.
Australia and China discuss energy security amidst global volatility, while domestically, a fuel crisis drives record electric vehicle sales as the Reserve Bank faces scrutiny over its potential to induce a recession.
Concerns are raised about how social media's algorithmic power has reshaped truth, transforming its initial democratic promise into a system that potentially undermines democratic principles.