EV policy & pollution: NSW is being urged to delay its proposed electric vehicle road-user charge, with health and transport experts warning it could slow EV uptake, raise pollution, and hit ride-share and delivery drivers hardest. Disaster resilience & insurance: Queensland says federal disaster funding changes could cost it about $500m a year, while the Hazards Insurance Partnership is set to hold an insurance forum focused on risk reduction and resilience. Water & climate resilience: WA’s Kwinana Water Reclamation Plant is getting an $81m expansion to boost recycled water supply for industry and emerging sectors. Recycling & circular economy: Councils are rolling out practical e-waste and phone-recycling partnerships, including a DV Safe Phone Program that diverts used phones from landfill. Biodiversity protection: A dedication ceremony marks the Mimal Indigenous Protected Area in Arnhem Land, protecting large areas of habitat and cultural sites. Marine biosecurity: A world-first underwater caulerpa removal machine has been launched in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands, aiming to tackle invasive seaweed without divers. Clean energy tech: UNSW is piloting an AI system to expand access to shared rooftop solar and battery storage for apartment buildings. Social media & harm: A royal commission hears how AI-generated images spread after the Bondi attack, amplifying antisemitism online.