Critical Minerals Push: US President Donald Trump says Washington will invest $US3b in critical minerals and battery projects, including defence-linked loans for lithium, scandium and magnets, as part of a national security push. Tasmania Gun Law Backlash: Shooters Union candidate Phillip Bigg warns a Tasmanian rule requiring election material to list a home address could make candidates targets for gun thieves. NT Land Rights: At the Garma Festival, Yolŋu leaders announced plans for a new Dilak Land Council, marking 50 years since the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (NT). Police Integrity: Tasmania Police is investigating allegations a constable had a relationship with a suspect, disclosed information and misled superiors, with the matter referred to the Integrity Commission. Social Media Safety: A New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay another $567m over harm to minors, including limits on under-18s’ features and default hiding of “likes.” Workplace Action: BHP faces potential $120m revenue hit as Port Hedland workers plan weekend strike action over wages. E-scooter Safety: UK research finds e-scooter riders face much higher brain and internal injury risks than motorcyclists, with very low helmet use. Online Abuse in Politics: New research highlights how widespread online abuse is for Australian women in politics, with many reconsidering public office. Alan Jones Trial: Alan Jones’s indecent assault case continues in NSW Local Court as complainants testify.