A-League CBA Standoff: Australian Professional Leagues is trying to cool industrial action talk after players rejected prior offers, with the league floating a fresh counter proposal including a major A-League Women salary-cap boost and a roadmap to full-time professionalism. Big Tech News Funding: Australia’s push to make tech giants pay more for local journalism continues to ripple through media planning and agency conversations, as regulators tighten the rules and raise levies. Kids Online Safety Debate: New reporting keeps spotlighting how countries are responding to youth social media harm—some leaning on age limits, others on targeted platform restrictions and stronger controls. Jetstar Fees Backlash: Jetstar is set to charge for overhead carry-on storage from Feb 2027, sparking passenger fury over “paying for everything” while the airline argues it will improve boarding and on-time performance. Australian Museum Repatriation: The Australian Museum repatriated Rapa Nui remains to Easter Island, a high-profile restitution move that will land in marcom and cultural comms circles. Brand Spotlight: MUSASHI JAPAN claims top global brand awareness results across seven markets including Australia, driven by online visibility and advertising.