BOM Trust Shake-Up: Farmers are pushing back on an independent review of the Bureau of Meteorology after a botched $96.5m website revamp and leadership turmoil, with Environment Minister Murray Watt saying the review must restore reliable public weather advice. Offshore Wind vs Gas Pivot: German energy giant RWE says it has agreed with the Trump administration to cancel three US offshore wind leases for $1.22b and redirect funds into LNG and gas power, a move that underlines how policy swings can reshape clean-energy pipelines. Pacific Climate Diplomacy: Australia’s Penny Wong backs a stronger, more united Pacific ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum, flagging climate change, health and economic pressures as shared challenges needing deeper regional cooperation. Bird Flu Threats: Australia is dealing with a growing H5N1 wildlife crisis, including mass mortality events and warnings that the outbreak could spread further through seabirds and other species. Weather System Watch: A cold front is set to sweep through Western Australia and track east over the weekend, bringing showers, gusty winds and a sharp temperature drop across southern states. Wildlife Health Alarm (Snakes): Researchers report a mysterious fungal disease threatening wild snakes in southeast Queensland, with no known cure and uncertainty over how it arrived. Local Nature Wins: Councils are increasingly using “woody meadows” to boost native biodiversity in public spaces, with Greater Dandenong highlighting how these plantings can thrive with low maintenance.