Migration Crackdown: Labor says it will target “visa hopping” by international students and agents, with new rules forcing a separate visa to transfer courses and aiming to curb “permanently temporary” migration. Card Surcharge Fallout: Australia’s card surcharge ban is now in force, but shoppers are spotting new checkout fees and asking if businesses are just renaming surcharges; the ACCC says some fees may still be legitimate depending on what they cover. NSW Tobacco Fight: NSW Health Minister Ryan Park warns illicit tobacco is the biggest preventable health challenge ahead, saying vaping has “kept him up at night” and more action is needed. Foreign Interference Case: A Russian-Australian man accused of spying for Moscow appears in Brisbane court as prosecutors analyse 17 seized devices. Migration Lawyers Crackdown: Federal plans would penalise agents who lodge visa applications they know (or should know) have no legal basis, with “trust” framed as the key issue. NRL Grand Final Alcohol Ads: A report says the NRL decider will be heavily saturated with alcohol promotions, including early-morning ads reaching children. World Cup Venues: The 2027 ODI World Cup final is set for Johannesburg’s Wanderers, with Australia to open against India in Cape Town.