NSW Asbestos Plan: NSW will trial free asbestos removal and disposal under a new $16m, two-year program aimed at cutting illegal dumping and protecting workers and residents from fibre exposure. Agriculture Funding: NSW backs agriculture with a $28m investment in projects using a co-investment model to help regional businesses modernise and stay competitive. Drought Recovery (Central West NSW): Early winter rains have pushed Forbes district into drought recovery, with most areas improving and temperatures running warmer than average. Sunscreen Chemicals: The Australian Sunscreen Council has urged Thailand to tighten proposed limits on homosalate and oxybenzone as part of Thailand’s cosmetic ingredient consultation. Marine & Climate Pressure: A new WMO report warns the Southwest Pacific is facing worsening ocean heat, acidification and sea-level risks, with the region’s last tropical glacier near disappearance. Reef Tourism Spotlight: PADI launches an AmbassaDiver Summit on the Great Barrier Reef, pairing diving with conservation and Indigenous culture. Tasmania Land Sale: FIRB has approved the sale of Tasmania’s Rushy Lagoon for plantation forestry, sparking fresh debate over food security and environmental trade-offs. Supply Chain Disruption: Research finds Australian CEOs expect major supply shocks to force cost increases or margin cuts, with cyber incidents a key disruption driver. Wildlife Conflict: Tasmania’s “Neil the seal” continues to cause chaos, prompting calls for public privacy as officials manage safety risks.