Bushfire watch: Early spring heat has triggered fire bans in Queensland, with Ipswich and the Lockyer Valley hit as Brisbane nears record September temperatures. Online safety fight: Labor’s proposed “digital duty of care” would force social media firms to offer algorithm opt-outs and face big fines, but critics say the plan still isn’t tough enough. Flag and memorial crackdown: Opposition Leader Angus Taylor backs new federal offences that could jail people up to 12 months for flag burning and toughen penalties for war memorial vandalism, while denying it’s aimed at One Nation. Health access: Tasmania has locked in a new Risdon Vale TassieDoc bulk-billed clinic to boost local GP appointments. Property slowdown: Spring’s start is weak, with fewer auctions and clearance rates pointing to continued pressure on home prices. Transport rollback: Queensland has ditched its electric bus plan and will tender for 630 diesel buses. Local life and safety: A woman has died after being pulled from Bondi Beach in Sydney, and a specialist swim push is helping neurodiverse kids reduce drowning risk.