Aged Care Spotlight: SummitCare Australia has been named “Best Nursing Home” in the City of Liverpool, NSW, after a quality award recognising person-centred care and 100% compliance across professional standards. Defence & Tech: The US Air Force has started flight testing its Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile in Australia after the RAAF released a test article, moving the delayed program into its flight-test phase. Cost of Living & Transport: Adelaide commuters are paying some of the highest public transport costs in the country, with riders saying they rely on buses and trains to access work, education and health. Tourism Access: Visitors to Victoria’s Twelve Apostles must now book ahead and pay an entry fee from October 16, with locals and traditional owners exempt. Food & Labelling: Guzman y Gomez is facing criticism over using imported pork while advertising Australian produce, reigniting calls for clearer origin labelling. Health Research: A new Australian-led study suggests childhood obesity is being mismeasured when using BMI alone, with a better definition changing how early obesity rates are identified. Cyber & Compliance: Kiteworks and A-LIGN are extending IRAP-aligned data protection and assurance for Australian public sector agencies and regulated firms. Sport: Cameron Green is ruled out of Australia’s first Test vs South Africa with an abdominal strain, while Australia A’s Nathan McSweeney and Mahli Beardman deliver a big win over India A. Security & Fraud: Counterfeit banknotes are being detected at the highest rate since 2018, with $50 and $100 fakes making up most of what’s seized.