Immigration Crackdown: The Albanese government’s new anti-immigrant plan ramps up raids, detention and deportations for alleged visa overstayers, with targets starting around 80,000 and potentially widening to hundreds of thousands. Smart Glasses Watch: Australia is weighing a ban on camera-enabled smart glasses in government workplaces over privacy and security risks, while officials also push new guidance for AI use at work. Working Holiday Changes: Backpackers face a ballot for second- and third-year working holiday visas, with caps sharply lower than last year—while some British travellers are exempt. Student Visa Pressure: Education groups urge international students not to panic as tighter student rules restrict dependants and crack down on course switching. Health & Safety: Australian researchers link a common plastic additive (DEHP) to autism and ADHD symptoms, pointing to possible biological “gene switching” effects before birth. Shark Alerts: Perth-area beaches remain closed after a fatal shark attack, with more closures across WA’s coast. Cricket: Travis Head’s 112 powers Australia to an 84-run win over Zimbabwe and a 2-0 ODI series lead. Weather: A warm September weekend hits parts of south-east Australia, with temperatures up to 10C above average. Defence Diplomacy: Malaysia and Australia agree to elevate defence ties via a new Strategic Planning Committee. Education Abroad: UWA opens its first India campus in Mumbai, with more campuses planned.