Ancient Impact Discovery: Scientists have confirmed Western Australia’s North Pole Dome crater is Earth’s oldest known asteroid impact site, formed about 3.02 billion years ago—offering a rare look at how early impacts may have shaped chemistry and early oceans. Climate Risk & Insurance: A new Actuaries Institute index says home insurance affordability is worsening fast, with 1.61 million households now struggling as climate-driven natural disaster risk pushes premiums ahead of wages. Data Centres Under Pressure: Australia is moving to tighten rules for large data centres, including requirements to support new power generation and curb energy and water use, but community groups are calling for a pause on new projects until stronger protections apply to the whole pipeline. Interim Rules Fight: Advocates warn a delay for existing projects could let developers rush through before the new national standards start. Ozone-Friendly Fire Safety: Industry coverage highlights the shift away from ozone-damaging and high-climate fire suppression agents toward lower-impact alternatives as Australia aligns with global phase-downs. Tasmania Jobs Shock: Tasmania’s Liberty Bell Bay manganese smelter has been ordered to close immediately after sale efforts stalled, leaving more than 200 workers without jobs. Fossil Fuel Costs: A coal mine extension hearing in NSW is being challenged with arguments that climate-driven flood risk is already hitting insurance costs for local homeowners. Wildlife & Cats: A study using NSW wildlife rescue data finds pet cats are linked to under 1% of threatened animals brought to carers over 11 years, reigniting debate over domestic versus feral cat impacts. Space Debris Warning: Coverage also flags growing concern about tiny space debris threatening satellites.