Meta Youth Trial & Platform Liability: A US appeals court has cleared the way for thousands of lawsuits accusing Meta and TikTok of designing social media to harm minors, rejecting arguments that Section 230 blocks suits—setting up a wider global reckoning as Meta’s youth addiction case proceeds. Australia News Bargaining Code: In Canberra, Albanese backed the News Bargaining Incentive, promising “we have your back” for journalists and pushing a levy-based model to force deals with big tech. Teen Social Media Age Checks: Meta also faces scrutiny over youth account removals in Australia, with the broader debate shifting to whether platforms should rely on OS-level age checks. AFL Media & Sponsorship Fallout: Sydney Swans banned five players for the rest of 2026 amid an alleged Pullman Hotel sexual assault probe, while Telstra pauses ambassador activities—adding a marcom and brand-safety layer to sports coverage. Cyber & Consumer Trust: Quest warned customers after hackers accessed a database via a third-party provider, exposing up to 1.7m guests’ details. Property Co-buying Reality Check: First home buyers increasingly co-buy, but most skip written co-ownership agreements—raising risk for couples and friends buying together.