Gaza Accountability: Australia, Canada and the UK have slammed Israel’s “shameful” move to close a criminal probe into the 2024 World Central Kitchen convoy strike, saying families deserve justice and full accountability. Foreign Interference: Australian police have charged a dual Australian-Russian man with trying to pass Ukrainian military information to Russia after “military-style” training and alleged access to Ukrainian forces. Cricket—Mackay on Edge: Australia and Bangladesh head into the second Test at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay with Bangladesh chasing a historic series win after stunning Darwin; Australia are expected to respond after a shock loss. Energy Storage: GE Vernova has been picked by Quinbrook for the third stage of Queensland’s Supernode battery project, adding 260MW/1,216MWh. Wildlife Health: Victoria is vaccinating thousands of little penguins against bird flu at Phillip Island and St Kilda. Business & Work: V2 AI expands into Perth to serve WA’s energy and resources sector, while new ABS data shows gender gaps are narrowing but unpaid care and paid-hour differences still weigh on women. Sports & Culture: Harriet Hawthorne readies her EP after Idol, and Perth’s darts and pop scenes keep rolling.