Qantas Disruption: A Qantas Boeing 737 from Queenstown to Sydney was diverted to Christchurch after passengers reported flames from the left engine; two engineers were sent to investigate. EV Shift: BYD says Australia has hit its “EV tipping point” after battery-electric cars outsold petrol and diesel in August, with EVs at about a quarter of new sales (and 36% including plug-in hybrids). Renewables & Jobs: Yeyurringal Energy and Avenis Energy are joining forces on utility-scale solar and battery projects in Victoria, including Shepparton North, with a stated focus on First Nations workforce and local suppliers. Property Watch: Spring’s start has been soft, with fewer auctions and clearance rates hovering around the winter average, though activity is expected to pick up through September. Digital Duty of Care: Labor’s proposed algorithm opt-out for social media faces Senate hurdles after a minor party questioned penalties; fines could reach $100m. Travel Rules: Thailand will cut visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days from Sept 15, hitting longer backpacker trips. Energy Storage Milestone: Avenis/Yeyurringal’s Shepparton North battery project is moving through planning, with construction targeted for early next year. Regional Economy: Red CentreNATS in Alice Springs drew about 700 entrants and is estimated to boost the local economy by around $5m annually.