RBA Holds Rates: The Reserve Bank kept the cash rate at 4.35% as it weighs a slowing economy against stubborn inflation and Middle East risks. Pakistan Tragedy: Albanese is demanding a transparent probe after police in Pakistan shot dead nine-year-old Hania Ahmed, with her father calling for justice over a “mistaken identity” response. Security in the Indo-Pacific: US Marines plans a permanent war-ready weapons stockpile on Australia’s southeast coast, with tender documents pointing to capacity by 2028. China Spy Claims: China alleges foreign agencies are using “spy turtles” to monitor its waters, urging stricter checks on foreign maritime gear. Climate Warning: The Bureau of Meteorology confirms a strong El Niño pattern, raising fears of hotter, drier conditions and worse fire weather. AFL Tribunal: North Melbourne’s Paul Curtis loses his bid to overturn a three-match rough conduct ban. Health Research: A Western University study links hip and knee implant degradation to factors like body weight and longer implantation times. Local Business Wins: Nambour’s print centre rebounds after flood damage with a new digital press, expanding what it can produce locally. Culture & Fashion: Australian Fashion Week faces fresh criticism over runway diversity and body-size representation.