Disaster Preparedness: Pacific emergency teams trained in Brisbane on warehouse logistics and disaster response, building local capability to move relief supplies fast when floods and cyclones hit. Pollution & Enforcement: WorkSafe charged Melbourne chemical maker ACB Group after a 2024 factory blaze, alleging unsafe systems and dangerous-goods precautions after hazardous smoke and potential toxic leaks. Marine Climate Research: Southern right whale poo is being analysed to understand diet and microbiomes, as warming seas and shifting krill availability threaten recovery. Bird Flu Watch: WA confirmed a fourth H5 bird flu case in a giant petrel, with authorities stressing no evidence of spread to resident populations yet. Remediation Science: Flinders University researchers say “friendly” phage viruses could help bacteria break down pollutants like heavy metals and petroleum hydrocarbons, though biosafety rules will be crucial. Energy & Environment Tech: Myriota-backed One-Tank moved to the next phase of propane tank monitoring with improved reliability and cheaper satellite connectivity. Climate Resilience Funding: Northern Rivers flood resilience work advanced with a final CSIRO report and further feasibility studies for Richmond River catchment mitigation. Community Nature: Greater Shepparton invited residents to National Tree Day, marking 10 years of One Tree Per Child with 200,000+ native plants delivered. Deep Sea Mining Warning: An NGO report warns deep sea mining could disturb radioactive material and expose marine life and people through the food chain. Workplace Safety (Psychosocial): NSW and other jurisdictions are tightening WHS rules to treat psychosocial hazards as risks that must be managed like physical dangers. Extreme Weather: BOM forecasts severe thunderstorms and flood risk for parts of southern Australia as cold fronts move through.