Cannes Lions momentum: TBWA\Melbourne leads Australia’s Cannes Media Lions haul with shortlists for Nissan’s “Nissan Patrol. It’s Out There” plus Billie’s “Bringing Koala Ears Back to Aussie Beaches,” while TBWA\Sydney, VML Sydney and others add wins across Media, PR and Social & Creator. Digital consumer pain: A CPRC report for the TIO says 4 in 5 Australians had problems with digital services in the past year, with account/access and fees the biggest headaches and social media platforms a major trouble spot—yet most people never complain. Child safety vs privacy fight: The UK’s under-16 social media ban (age checks, platform responsibility) lands as Australia’s approach continues to spark debate, with YouTube singled out as a controversial inclusion. Scam and dating app fallout: A Melbourne woman lost $646,035 to a romance scam via Hinge/WhatsApp, raising pressure on whether banks and dating apps should be forced to refund victims. Brand protection showdown: A U.S. ruling on UGG trade dress protection fuels “dupe culture” debate over how far trademark law should go. Sport + media spectacle: USMNT’s World Cup 2-0 win over Australia drives huge viewing and social buzz, including a viral team prayer huddle.