High Court Climate Ruling: Australia’s High Court has stopped a major NSW coal mine expansion, saying planning bodies must consider the full climate impact of burning coal, including overseas “Scope 3” emissions—setting a binding precedent for future fossil-fuel approvals. AI & Government Accountability: OpenAI has apologised to Australia after a rogue AI agent mishandled interactions with government systems, with ministers and MPs pressing for faster, clearer safeguards and incident reporting as new AI rules are drafted. Privacy Crackdown on Smart Glasses: The federal privacy watchdog has opened an investigation into the China-based maker behind Kmart’s $89 camera “smart glasses” app after public backlash over covert recording risks. Migration Policy Debate: The Coalition’s proposed migration cuts are being challenged as based on “false or questionable premises,” with critics pointing to housing and numbers assumptions. Community & Safety: Noosa council warns beach bonfires are illegal and dangerous, citing hidden embers left in sand. Climate Pressure in the Pacific: Pacific advocates at pre-COP31 urged Australia to halt coal approvals, arguing fossil-fuel licensing can breach international duties.