Retail & Jobs: Woolworths’ Australian turnaround remains in focus after South Africa’s Sam Ngumeni took over as CEO on 1 June, replacing Roy Bagattini as the retailer tackles store incidents, supplier tensions and pressure on its clothing business. Biosecurity: Australia seized more than 100,000 live exotic cockroaches from a commercial breeder in Bathurst, NSW—Madagascar hissing and dubia species—flagged as illegal to import or keep. Labour & Health Policy: The Health Services Union is pushing for 12 days of paid reproductive health leave to be added to the National Employment Standards, arguing workers are forced to choose between treatment and jobs. Energy & Industry: Arafura mine is set to deliver a $25bn boost for the Northern Territory, while battery and solar projects keep expanding across states. World Cup Economy: Brisbane’s South Bank will run a World Cup live site from 14 June, screening Socceroos matches and other games to draw crowds and spending. Trade & Macro: Australia’s economy is still being weighed down by slowing growth and productivity concerns, with data-centre investment adding debate over whether jobs are being displaced.