Healthcare affordability crunch: New data shows Australians are skipping medical appointments because of cost, with one in five delaying doctor visits and more people turning up at emergency departments when they can’t afford a GP. Jobs and rates pressure: June employment jumped by about 76,000 and unemployment held at 4.4%, lifting participation and keeping another RBA hike firmly on the table. Gambling ads under scrutiny: Australia’s sports betting advertising is facing a fresh reckoning as debate grows over whether humour and creativity are masking real harm and whether rules are keeping up. Commonwealth Games build-up: Australia has named a 257-athlete team for Glasgow, with standout swimming and the youngest-to-oldest competitor mix grabbing attention. Cricket in India talk: Cricket Australia says a one-off Test in India is “open for consideration,” with ECB and BCCI approval needed. Regional diplomacy: Australia and Indonesia co-chaired ASEAN-Australia talks in Manila, pushing stronger maritime security and economic resilience. Trade and investment: Australia-China Business Council urges firms to treat the Chinese market seriously as China’s growth steadies. Security cooperation: Philippines police will expand cyber and specialist training with the AFP to tackle transnational crime. Sporting business: ESR-Reit proposes a Melbourne logistics buy for A$52.5m, adding to its Australian portfolio. Science and deep time: Pilbara rocks suggest Earth’s water recycling into the deep interior began far earlier than thought. RBA card-payment shake-up: Surcharges on debit and credit payments are set to be scrapped from October 1, likely reshaping frequent-flyer points deals.