India-Australia uranium push: PM Anthony Albanese and Narendra Modi finalised arrangements enabling long-term Australian uranium exports to India for peaceful use, alongside deeper cooperation on renewables, critical minerals and supply-chain resilience. Strategic tech ties: The two countries also launched PACTS to strengthen cyber, critical technologies and resilient supply chains, and signed the ACITI tech triangle with Canada to boost green energy innovation, AI and minerals. Pacific security flare-up: Australia faced fresh regional pressure after a China missile test that Pacific leaders condemned, with calls for leader-to-leader action and stronger Pacific statements. Telstra outage fallout: A nationwide Telstra network failure exposed how mobile connectivity underpins payments, transport and emergency services; analysts warned the economic hit could run into the hundreds of millions, while EV groups renewed calls for charger fallback standards. Markets & rates: ASX was set to fall amid Middle East tensions and higher oil, while NZ and Australia rate expectations shifted as investors priced more hikes. Business & jobs: FDC’s $969m IPO lifted the ASX with a strong debut, while an e-commerce firm entered administration owing $17m. Energy storage supply chain: Surefire Resources signed a HOAs with Australian Flow Batteries for hydromet testing of vanadium concentrate to support an Australian flow-battery ecosystem. Small business & inclusion: A new “She Means Business” pilot backs women in mortgage and finance broking, with COSBOA saying targeted support can unlock leadership in underrepresented sectors.