Retail & Consumer Safety: A test by 404 Media shows scammers can use AI-generated songs and cover art to slip fake tracks onto real artists’ verified Spotify and other streaming pages via digital distributors, with royalties flowing to the fraudster. Fashion & Animal Welfare: PETA is pushing for a ban on wool after protests against real fur, reigniting debate over what animal products should be allowed in fashion. Payments & Small Business: Australia’s upcoming card surcharge ban is leaving some small retailers stuck with bank processing fees, forcing tough choices between absorbing costs or raising prices. Superannuation: After federal tax changes, major funds report a sharp jump in voluntary super contributions, with members topping up more aggressively. Energy Costs: The Coalition unveils a “Fuel Price Shield” that would automatically halve fuel excise when Brent averages above US$100, aiming to blunt oil shock impacts at the bowser. Agriculture & Food Supply: The National Farmers’ Federation warns backpacker visa changes could reduce harvest labour and lift food prices, while also pointing to the PALM scheme as an alternative. Tech & Kids Online: Prime Minister Albanese meets Apple’s Tim Cook on child safety features, as Australia pushes tighter controls on under-16s’ social media access. Home Security: Melbourne demand for steel security doors is rising, with market growth tied to homeowner investment in physical protection.