Wildlife & Biosecurity: Bird flu is escalating fast, with South Australia reporting mass deaths of 1,000+ crested terns and Tasmania finding dozens of penguins dead, prompting calls for urgent vaccination approvals for captive birds. Climate Outlook: Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology says El Niño could be the strongest since 1950, raising the risk of drought in some areas and flooding in others. Water & Food Security: Irrigators and rice growers are pushing the message that “water policy is food policy,” warning Australia must protect rivers and farming capacity together. Mangroves & Carbon: New satellite-based research finds mangrove forests are recovering in many places, offsetting decades of losses and improving prospects for coastal protection and climate mitigation. Clean Energy & Power Planning: South Korea solar projects backed by Gurīn Energy have secured electricity business licences, a step toward large-scale renewables delivery. Insurance & Climate Risk: APRA warns general insurers to strengthen risk management as climate hazards widen the protection gap. Solar PV Data: A major update to life-cycle assessment data for solar panels is now available, aiming to improve how PV environmental impacts are measured.