AUKUS Subsea Security: Australia, the US and the UK are pushing ahead with a new undersea drone plan to protect seabed cables and pipelines from sabotage, with deliveries due next year and Iran-linked concerns in the mix. Social Media & Kids: Meta, TikTok and YouTube have agreed to pay $27m in a US school-district lawsuit over addictive design claims, while Australia’s own “under-16” social media ban debate keeps heating up amid questions about safety-by-design. Defence Procurement: Australia’s AUKUS submarine deal is shifting to buying only second-hand Virginia-class subs, with Marles citing “significant” savings. Property & Cost Pressure: Home prices in Australia’s capitals have started falling again, with experts warning the slump could last a year and cut values by up to 10%. Weather Disruption: Perth and WA copped damaging winds and heavy rain over the WA Day long weekend, leaving tens of thousands without power. Road Safety Backlash: David Warner faces criticism after a “designated driver” Instagram post following a drink-driving charge. Health Tech: A DNA test could help many breast cancer patients avoid chemotherapy, according to a major international study. Wildlife & Farming: A mouse plague is terrorising parts of rural Australia, with farmers reporting extreme infestation levels. Sports Media Moment: Mexico beat Australia 1-0 in a World Cup warm-up, setting up more attention on Socceroos’ campaign.