Indigenous Rights & Politics: Pauline Hanson again sparked outrage over resurfaced remarks calling Indigenous Australians “the most primitive race on Earth,” with Northern Territory senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price condemning the “wilful ignorance” and Hanson refusing to apologise. AI & Copyright: Nationals leader Matt Canavan accused OpenAI of “blackmail” over threats to pull investment unless Australia relaxes copyright rules; Labor says the concerns are being blown out of proportion. Health: Kirby Institute data shows gonorrhoea and syphilis diagnoses up more than 50% over a decade, with experts calling the rise in syphilis among women an urgent priority. Migration & Aged Care: Nursing and midwifery peak bodies told a parliamentary inquiry Australia’s health system relies more on migrant workers, despite visa barriers and exploitation risks. Sport (NRL): NRL finals crowds disappointed Rugby League Commission chair Peter V’landys, while offering a sobering reality check for Sharks fans. Sport (Super Rugby): Super Rugby Pacific released a revamped 2027 draw with more Sunday games and an Anzac Day Reds-Blues double-header. Science & Nature: Researchers named 12 new Australian insect species in honour of Taylor Swift. Business/Mining: Ora Banda Mining shares fell 3.78% as gold prices retreated; Pilbara Gold reported more high-grade gold intersections at Mt York. Energy/Industry: Diesel use at Harmony’s Eva copper mine is set to be a stopgap until Copperstring connects it to the grid, with concerns over high power costs. Culture & Travel: Alike launched build-your-own Sydney and Melbourne tourist passes, letting travellers pick attractions à la carte.