AI Policy Push: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese used a University of Sydney speech to outline new rules for large data centres, including obligations around power and water supply, with a new Office of AI and legislation flagged for early 2027—prompting datacentre moratorium calls from community and environmental groups. Tech Giants vs Government: Commentary around the plan warns Australia will still face tech players with more leverage than many governments, as AI infrastructure decisions collide with local energy and housing pressures. Media Trust & Literacy: ThinkNewsBrands launched an initiative giving Australians a behind-the-scenes look at how stories are researched, verified and produced, aiming to strengthen understanding of professional journalism amid ongoing misinformation concerns. Cyber Risk to Health: Partnered Health’s GP and skin cancer clinic network says medical records were stolen in a cyber attack across at least 16 clinics, with patient details including Medicare and insurance information potentially compromised. Music Industry Deal: Too Lost announced its partnership/acquisition of Brisbane’s Gyro.Group to expand independent music distribution and artist services across Australia, NZ and APAC. Youth Safety Online (UK): The UK proposed a default midnight social media curfew for 16–17-year-olds, with addictive features like infinite scrolling switched off unless teens opt back in.