Domestic Violence Crisis (NSW): Police issued an urgent plea after a weekend of alleged domestic violence killings, including a mother expected to face charges over the attack on her children in the Blue Mountains, as advocates call for major funding and faster action. Workplace Safety & Regulation (Australia): Safe Work Australia’s new workplace exposure rules are worrying WA farmers and miners, with dust and chemical limits set to drop from December 1 and industry warning some thresholds may be impossible to measure. Solar Waste Rules (NSW): NSW opened consultation on Australia’s first mandatory solar panel recycling scheme, pushing manufacturers and importers to fund end-of-life collection and recycling, with submissions due by November 16. Migration Overhaul (Federal): Immigration Minister Tony Burke says second- and third-year working holiday visas will be allocated by ballot, and skilled processing priorities will be reshaped, with accommodation and food services removed from priority lists. UN Security Council Bid (Federal): Anthony Albanese formally launched Australia’s campaign for a 2029–30 UN Security Council seat, pitching AI guardrails, child online safety and Pacific climate resilience. Consumer Law (ACCC): digiDirect has paid $99,000 after admitting misleading strikethrough discount claims. Health (Dementia): RACGP marks Dementia Action Week urging more open conversations and stronger GP-led support. Tech/Health Industry (Biotech): Antengene says the first patient has been dosed in China for a pivotal Phase III gastric cancer study. Business/Property (Housing): New-home sales slump is raising concerns for housing supply around growth areas like the Hawkesbury.