Illegal Fishing Crackdown: Australia is investing $56m to tackle illegal fishing, with Border Force surveillance and forfeitures targeting IUU seafood imports and protecting fisheries, reefs and sovereignty. Ocean Health Alarm: A new UN World Ocean Assessment warns of a deepening crisis as climate change, pollution, overfishing and biodiversity loss drive sea-level rise, acidification and collapsing fish stocks. EV Charging in the Bush: The AER is consulting on a ring-fencing waiver for Essential Energy’s “plug and play” plan to add 300 kerbside EV chargers using existing poles and streetlights, aiming to speed rollout in regional NSW. Energy Transition Push: Celero Infrastructure is investing in First Nations-owned Padthaway Resources to expand access to low-carbon and renewable fuel options for BESS, data centres and renewables. Termite Season Warning (WA): Bug Busters marks 40 years urging Perth homeowners not to relax in winter, saying cooler, wetter months can boost underground termite colony expansion before spring damage shows. Koala Timeline Update: A University of Sydney-led genomic study suggests koalas suffered a major population decline around 100,000 years ago—before humans—reshaping how scientists track koala risk. Climate & Weather Watch: The Bureau of Meteorology flags El Niño “approaching” and a mixed national forecast with showers and fronts moving through southern states.