Government fiscal policy is under scrutiny as rising costs demand restraint, while high excise taxes are blamed for a booming black market in booze. Stock markets show a rebound after a losing streak, despite underlying pressures, raising questions about the Reserve Bank's independence and its impact on the economy.
Pauline Hanson's far-right party is gaining traction with billionaire support, while long-standing questions resurface regarding Australia's first political assassination. Concerns are also highlighted over foreign interference compromising national sovereignty and the Albanese government's FOI cost scam impacting transparency.
Rail services face disruption due to union disputes, while a major sleep apnoea company expands with an acquisition and smelters face closure as government funding runs out. Property managers are advised on pest prevention for short-stay rentals, and new city development dreams are confronted with realism.
An outback town grieves after a child's death and subsequent riot, while a Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion faces criticism for its interim findings.
Calls are made for strict rules on AI data centers to ensure accountability, alongside discussions on the crucial importance of data integrity in the age of artificial intelligence.
A high-profile legal case sees a producer testify on a rising star's complaint of sexual harassment to Rebel Wilson.