Uranium & Indo-Pacific diplomacy: PM Modi’s Australia visit has locked in new arrangements for Australian uranium exports to India, with defence and critical-minerals cooperation also front and centre. South China Sea row: China has hit back over the 10th anniversary of the 2016 arbitral award, while Philippines and allies reaffirm it remains final and binding. Universities crackdown: New anti-racism rules will force universities to adopt recognised definitions of antisemitism and Islamophobia and tighten complaints handling as the royal commission resumes. Travel upgrade: Australia is rolling out digital passenger cards for international arrivals, aiming to speed up re-entry and reduce paperwork. Housing pressure: Research says Melbourne has the least restrictive planning zones of any capital, but inner suburbs are still “locked down” by heritage and height limits. Pilbara jobs & prices: A looming Port Hedland strike threat is driving fresh volatility in iron ore markets. Local safety: The Australian embassy in Qatar has closed to the public amid worsening regional security. Tech & identity: A study says social media can “algorithmically out” users’ sexuality or gender identity before they come out. Sports: North Queensland snatched a golden-point win over Manly, while Kyle Feldt has switched from rugby league to AFL with a Townsville club. Science: WA researchers say they’ve found Earth’s oldest known asteroid impact crater, about 3.02 billion years old.