Smartglass scrutiny: Attorney-General Plibersek says the government is considering limits on importing “smartglasses” after privacy concerns about people filming interactions without consent. E-scooter safety push in Queensland: A 13-year-old boy died after a crash in rural Childers, prompting calls for urgent law reforms and tighter age rules for e-bikes and e-scooters. Fire update: The Hawk Fire is now 98% contained, with crews focused on mop-up, hot spots and repairs as rain has made roads slick and muddy. Women’s safety and coercive control: Victoria’s Attorney-General launched a campaign targeting coercive control, after warnings about controlling behaviour among young men and a related fatal “choking” case. Retirement housing pressure: Victoria’s retirement village waitlist has surged, while the sector warns policy and regulation changes could threaten future supply. Nepal flood search: Nepal and Tibet search efforts resumed for nearly 3,000 missing after the disaster, with one Sydney woman found safe and 41 Australians still unaccounted for. Tech and planning backlash: Tasmanian locals plan to challenge approval of an AI data centre near homes in Bell Bay, arguing the council’s decision leaves them little room to act. Big Four accountability fight: A KPMG whistleblower’s court win could cap costs and shape how liable major firms may be in future disputes.