Climate & Cost of Living: A new Climate Council report warns rising seas and coastal flooding could damage or wipe out 267,000 properties and 2 million hectares by 2100, with losses tipped at $855bn—WA worst-hit ($230.5bn), and Queensland and NSW carrying the biggest property counts. Housing Pressure: Cotality data shows Australia’s dwelling values down 3.1% over three months to August, with time on market rising and vendor discounting widening—signalling a broader downturn beyond premium suburbs. Gas Policy Shift: The Albanese government has softened its domestic gas reservation plan for LNG exporters, pushing the start to January 2028 and aiming for “modestly” oversupplied east-coast conditions to keep prices down. Digital Rights Debate: Australia’s proposed social media algorithm opt-out is gaining scrutiny as politicians push for users to control feeds rather than default engagement ranking. Foreign Interference Case: An Adelaide businessman, Alexander Csergo, is jailed for reckless foreign interference after compiling reports for suspected Chinese intelligence contacts. AI Infrastructure Push: Nvidia says partners are targeting up to 2GW of AI data-centre capacity in Australia by 2027. Sports (Local Interest): The injury-hit Opals edge Italy to reach the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals, setting up a Spain clash.