Drug Crackdown: Thailand’s PM Anutin has ordered urgent talks after two Australia-linked heroin cases, including a Thai Airways flight attendant arrested in Melbourne with 1.8kg hidden in tote bags, raising fears for Thailand’s aviation image and OECD ambitions. Rugby Showdown: Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has named Jock Campbell at fullback after a 1,316-day wait, with Tom Wright returning from an ACL injury on the bench for the Nations Championship opener against Ireland at Allianz Stadium. World Cup Fever: Socceroos defender Alessandro Circati says Australia are ready to “prove to the world” as they prepare for the Round of 32 clash with Egypt, with penalty practice already underway. Aged Care Overhaul: Labor has conceded to Senate pressure, promising new human oversight for algorithm-based aged care assessments after a vote pushed to wind back automated decisions. Road Safety & Fines: New financial-year increases hit motorists across states, while WA’s Cook Labor Government hands out more community road safety grants. Business & Energy: Sunshine Metals moves to restart Queensland’s Mt Moss plant, and One Bullion begins a high-resolution airborne survey at its Vumba gold project in Botswana.