Oil & Gas: Ukraine drone strikes are cutting Russia’s refining output and port capacity, dragging down volumes and revenue even as higher Urals crude prices cushion the hit, according to CREA. Housing & Cost of Living: Falling house prices are arriving at a painful moment for buyers and renters, with some young homeowners saying lower valuations may still help avoid a “two-tier society” even as affordability remains strained. Politics & Campaigning: Progressive strategists in Victoria are being told not to personalise attacks on Pauline Hanson, after research suggested character assaults can backfire and boost One Nation support. AI & Rights: A push for a human rights act is framed as urgent as algorithm-driven decision-making expands, with concerns that digital “duty of care” won’t fully protect rights. Property & Courts: The $95m Point Piper trophy home saga deepens with liquidators appointed and multiple mortgages and disputes clouding who ultimately benefits. Education Integrity: Universities face escalating exam cheating tech, including camera wearables and hidden earpieces, as syndicates target students with blackmail risks. Superannuation: Warren Buffett’s long-hold approach is pitched as a guide for Australians managing retirement savings through patience and compounding.